Gov. Fallin Statement on Chief of Staff Being Subpoenaed by Special House Committee
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today issued the following statement after the Oklahoma House of Representatives Special Investigation Committee served a subpoena on her chief of staff, Chris Benge, to appear before it:
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'Since my office has just...
11/30/2017
First Two Flu Deaths of the Season Reported
For Release: Nov. 30, 2017 ' Jamie Dukes, Office of Communications (405) 271-5601
The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) announced the first two deaths caused by the flu in the state. Both deaths occurred in patients who were over the age of 65. There have...
Eastbound I-40 narrows near US-177 in Shawnee due to accident
*** As of 2:30 p.m.***
Eastbound I-40 is narrowed to one lane between the US-177 (mm 181) and SH-18 (mm 186) exits to Shawnee due to an accident. Motorists are advised to expect delays and congestion through the afternoon.
11/30/2017
December Transportation Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, Dec. 4
The Oklahoma Transportation Commission will hold its monthly meeting at 1 1 a.m. Monday Dec. 4 . in the R.A. Ward Transportation Building, 200 N.E. 21st St. in Oklahoma City. Items to be addressed at the meeting include:
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The commission will be asked to...
11/30/2017
Eastbound I-40 OPEN near US-177 in Shawnee after accident
*** As of 7:30 p.m.***
Eastbound I-40 is now OPEN between the US-177 (mm 181) and SH-18 (mm 186) exits to Shawnee after an accident. Motorists are advised to watch for workers on the shoulders while clean-up is completed through the evening.
11/30/2017
US-169 narrowed north of Lenapah in Nowata County
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US-169 narrowed north of Lenapah in Nowata County
As part of an ongoing bridge replacement project, north and southbound US-169 is narrowed to one lane with temporary traffic signals in place through early December at Hickory Creek in Nowata County. This is...
11/30/2017
OKC Traffic Advisory 11-30-17
The projects below are weather permitting:
I-44 narrows at N.W. 36th St. tonight
Westbound I-44 (runs south) will be narrowed to two lanes between N.W. 36th St. and N.W. 10th St. from 8 p.m. Thursday to 6 a.m. Friday for ongoing bridge work at N.W. 23rd St....
11/30/2017
Tulsa Traffic Advisory 11-30-17
The projects below are all weather permitting:
US-75/US-64/SH-51 ramps closed on Inner Dispersal Loop
As part of a bridge rehabilitation project, scheduled to complete in early 2018, the following ramps are closed at the southeast corner of the Inner Dispersal...
Beware of bed bugs when thrift shopping
STILLWATER, Okla. Whether shoppers are on the hunt for the unique, vintage and collectible, or in need of everyday necessities such as dishes, clothing and even furniture, there are plenty of fun finds in thrift stores.
11/29/2017
Avoiding bed bugs before and after thrift store purchases
STILLWATER, Okla. Thrift-store shopping can be fun and often has the added benefit of reducing the wear and tear on the family budget.
It is not without some risks, though. Picking up second-hand household goods, clothing and furniture could lead to increased exposure...
11/29/2017
Tulsa Traffic Advisory 11-29-17
Work Zone Wednesday- Don't MMMBop Your Bumper; Give Other Drivers Space
The projects below are all weather permitting:
I-44 narrows at 49th West Ave. Thursday morning
Westbound I-44 will be narrowed to one lane at 49th W. Ave. from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday...
11/29/2017
OKC Traffic Advisory- I-35 narrows to one lane near S.E. 15th St. Wednesday morning
*** As of 10 a.m.***
Northbound I-35 will be narrowed to one lane between S.E. 15th St. (mm 125B) and the I-40/I-235 Dallas Junction (mm 126) from 10:30 a.m. to noon today to repair damage to an overhead sign. The east and westbound I-40 ramps will remain open; however,...
11/29/2017
OKC Traffic Advisory 11-29-17
Work Zone Wednesday- Don't MMMBop Your Bumper; Give Other Drivers Space
The projects below are weather permitting:
I-40 ramp at Air Depot Blvd. closes, I-40 narrows at S.W. 29th St. in Midwest City
The westbound I-40 on-ramp from Air Depot Blvd. will be closed...
11/28/2017
Oklahoma's stocker cattle industry getting a who's who update
STILLWATER, Oklahoma Knock, knock. Who is there? Oklahoma's stocker cattle industry. You mean that group industry analysts always knew had a significant positive effect on the state economy but could not list just how much as there was little by way of verifiable data? Yes.
11/27/2017
Interim Commissioner Names General Counsel for Oklahoma State Department of Health
For Release Nov. 27, 2017?? ??Contact: Tony Sellars, Office of Communications, 405-271-5601
Interim Commissioner Preston Doerflinger announced today that he is naming Julie Ezell as General Counsel for the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH).
'Julie has...
11/27/2017
Gragg honored for dedication to horticulture industry
STILLWATER, Okla. Viewers may not see him on screen very often, but Kevin Gragg has been an integral part of the popular television program Oklahoma Gardening for more than two decades.
11/27/2017
OSU's James Trapp riding into the sunset after 41 years of public service
STILLWATER, Oklahoma The new year will be bringing more than its normal share of change when Oklahoma State University's James Trapp retires in January after 41 years of public service, the last 11 years as associate director of the statewide Oklahoma Cooperative Extension...