Fire Behavior Advisory Issued
A Fuels and Fire Behavior Advisory is currently in effect for a large portion of Oklahoma as well as Texas, Kansas, Colorado and New Mexico. The above normal rainfall in 2017 led to excessive fine fuel growth. This combined with increasing drought conditions has created...
03/13/2018
OKC Traffic Advisory 3-13-18
The projects below are weather permitting:
I-40 narrows at Hruskocy Gate in Midwest City Wednesday, Thursday
Westbound I-40 will be narrowed between Hruskocy Gate (mm 159A) and Eaker Gate/Town Center Dr. (157C) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday for surface...
03/13/2018
I-40 narrows near US-377 in Seminole County Wednesday, Thursday
These projects are weather permitting
Drivers can expect the following lane closures on I-40 in Seminole County Wednesday and Thursday for surface repair:
Westbound I-40 will be narrowed to one lane about two miles west of US-377/SH-99 (near mile marker...
03/13/2018
Tulsa Traffic Advisory 3-13-18
The projects below are all weather permitting:
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US-169 pavement project; lane and ramp closures at US-64/SH-51 junction
Northbound US-169 will be narrowed to one lane between US-64/SH-51 and 41st St. South from 7 p.m. Wednesday to 6 a.m. Thursday
The...
03/12/2018
Gov. Fallin Helps Welcome Irish Prime Minister to Oklahoma
DURANT ' Governor Mary Fallin today helped welcome Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar to Oklahoma, where he visited here with members of the Choctaw Nation who donated money to Irish famine relief in 1847.
While in Oklahoma, Varadkar personally thanked Choctaw...
03/12/2018
State Board of Health Meets Tuesday
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The Oklahoma State Board of Health will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday, March 13. Agenda for the meeting follows:??
Regular Meeting of the
Oklahoma State Board of Health
March 13, 2018, 11:00 AM
Posted at www.health.ok.gov
Oklahoma State Department...
03/12/2018
Time to Prepare for Storm Season
For Release: March 12, 2018 ' Jamie Dukes, Office of Communications, (405) 271-5601
In the blink of an eye, disasters can alter a family's normal routine. Neighborhood streets can be closed because of large debris or downed power lines. Suddenly, an area that is a...
03/12/2018
Wheat producers facing tough call on nitrogen application
STILLWATER, Okla. (March 12, 2018) Even after recent rains, Oklahoma wheat producers managing their crops for yield and grain quality are facing tough decisions about if, when and how much to fertilize at this critical juncture of the growing season.
03/12/2018
Limited wheat pasture run by cattle expected
STILLWATER, Oklahoma Strong feedlot demand has kept prices for stocker and feeder cattle firm throughout the winter, with many stocker cattle that in a typical year would still be on wheat pasture already in the feedlot.
03/12/2018
Tulsa Traffic Advisory 3-12-18
The projects below are all weather permitting:
US-169 pavement project; lane and ramp closures at US-64/SH-51 junction
Northbound US-169 is narrowed to two open lanes at the US-64/SH-51 junction until further notice. Expect delays in the corridor.
The...
03/12/2018
SH-9 East narrows in Norman, I-44 narrows near S.W. 149th St., S.W. 104th St. Monday
These projects are weather permitting
SH-9 East narrows in Norman Monday
Westbound SH-9 East will be narrowed to one lane at US-77 (Classen Blvd.) in Norman from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today for guardrail repair.
I-44 narrows near S.W. 149th St., S.W. 104th...
03/12/2018
Tulsa Traffic Advisory 3-12-18
The projects below are all weather permitting:
US-169 pavement project; lane and ramp closures at US-64/SH-51 junction
Northbound US-169 is narrowed to two open lanes at the US-64/SH-51 junction until further notice. Expect delays in the corridor.
The...
03/12/2018
OKC Traffic Advisory 3-12-18
The projects below are weather permitting:
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I-35 narrows at S.E. 66th St. through March for city project
The left lane of northbound I-35 will be intermittently closed between S.E. 66th St. (mm 122A) and S.E. 15th St. (mm 125B) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily through...
03/09/2018
OKC Traffic Advisory 3-9-18
The projects below are weather permitting:
I-235 closes, narrows at I-44, N. 36th St. Saturday, Sunday
Ongoing work for the new N. 50th St. bridge over I-235 requires the following weekend lane closures on I-235 between N. 36th St. and I-44:
Southbound I-235...
03/09/2018
Tulsa Traffic Advisory 3-9-18
The projects below are all weather permitting:
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US-169 pavement project; lane and ramp closures at US-64/SH-51 junction
Northbound US-169 is narrowed to two open lanes at the US-64/SH-51 junction until further notice. Expect delays in the corridor....
03/09/2018
SH-11A closes in Wakita Saturday
SH-11A will be closed between W. Osage St. and Main St. in Wakita from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday at the request of the city for a film production. Detour will be eastbound Osage St. to northbound Poplar St. to westbound Main St. to SH-11A. For more information about the...
03/09/2018
SH-86, US-77 close in Perry Monday night
The following state highways will be closed in Perry from 8 p.m. Monday to 3 a.m. Tuesday at the request of the city for a film production:
SH-86/Cedar St. will be closed between N. Fifth St. and N. Ninth St., and
US-77/N. Seventh St. will be closed between...
03/08/2018
OSU open house to showcase entomology careers
STILLWATER, Okla. Do you like insects, spiders, scorpions or other invertebrates? Have you ever wondered what it takes to become an invertebrate expert, otherwise known as an entomologist? If so, Oklahoma State University has an opportunity for you.
03/08/2018
I-40 narrows near McLoud in Pottawatomie County Thursday
Westbound I-40 will be narrowed to one between mile marker 174 and SH-102/McLoud Rd. (mm 176) in Pottawatomie County until 2 p.m. Thursday for cleanup from an earlier accident.
03/08/2018
I-40 narrows at Harrah-Newalla Rd., SH-102 Friday for surface repairs
Westbound I-40 will be narrowed to one lane between Harrah-Newalla Rd. (mm 172) and SH-102/S. McLoud Rd. (mm 176) near McLoud from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday for surface work. Motorists are advised to use caution and expect delays through this area.