Hickman to be Sworn in as New State Regent
'Fairview resident and former House Speaker Jeff Hickman will be sworn in as a member of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education on May 26.'
05/18/2017
I-40 narrows near McLoud in Pottawatomie County Thursday, Friday
This project is weather permitting
Eastbound I-40 will be narrowed to one lane three miles east of Harrah-Newalla Rd. (near mm 175) in Pottawatomie County from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday for surface repair.
Westbound I-40 will be narrowed to one lane at SH-102...
05/18/2017
OKC Traffic Advisory 5-18-17
The projects below are weather permitting:
Shields Blvd. ramp closes; I-240 narrows near I-35 Thursday
The westbound I-240 off-ramp to Shields Blvd. from 7 p.m. Thursday to 6 a.m. Friday. The right lane of westbound I-240 will be closed between I-35 and S. Western...
05/18/2017
Public invited to open house meeting on future US-62/SH-51 project in Cherokee County
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is hosting an open house meeting June 1 in Briggs to present information and gather public input on a proposed project to improve US-62/SH-51 east of Tahlequah in Cherokee County.
This section of US-62/SH-51 just east of...
05/18/2017
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The projects below are weather permitting:
Shields Blvd. ramp closes; I-240 narrows near I-35 Thursday
The westbound I-240 off-ramp to Shields Blvd. from 7 p.m. Thursday to 6 a.m. Friday. The right lane of westbound I-240 will be closed between I-35 and S. Western...
05/18/2017
Tulsa Traffic Advisory 5-18-17
The projects below are all weather permitting:
US-75 resurfacing project; lane closures
As part of an ongoing resurfacing project, delays can be expected in the following areas, especially during peak travel times:
The right lane of...
05/18/2017
I-35 traffic diverts to ramps at SH-15 near Billings Friday night
Northbound and southbound I-35 traffic will be diverted to the on- and off-ramps at SH-15 (mm 203) near Billings in Noble County from 8 p.m. to midnight Friday for ongoing bridge work. Motorists should expect delays and traffic congestion during this time as traffic exits and...
05/17/2017
Attorney General Hunter Statement on Passage of Senate Concurrent Resolution 12
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter released the following statement on the passage of Senate Concurrent Resolution 12, creating the Oklahoma Commission on Opioid Abuse.
The resolution passed unanimously in the House and by a 38 - 2 margin in the...
Single Mom Overcomes Odds
Mandii Brower turned the darkest days of her life into an inspiring story of sacrifice and transformation.
05/17/2017
Gov. Fallin Statement on Betty Shelby Jury Verdict
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin tonight released the following statement after jurors reached their verdict in the trial of Tulsa police officer Betty Shelby:
“I ask Oklahomans to respect our criminal justice system and especially...
05/17/2017
Be wary of identity theft and scams following a weather disaster
STILLWATER, Okla. Oklahoma residents are more than familiar with the weather advisories and warnings that come across the television and radio. When the sirens sound, Oklahomans know what they need to do to be safe.
05/17/2017
Now the recovery begins
STILLWATER, Okla. After destructive natural disasters, families can be left with the daunting task of cleaning up and, ultimately, rebuilding.
05/17/2017
Practice proper safety techniques during storm cleanup
STILLWATER, Okla. Storm season is in full swing, with tornadoes and windy thunderstorms leaving trails of debris in their wakes, debris that may be heavy, bulky or even ripe with bacteria, which can lead to potential health problems.
05/17/2017
Debris in pastures potential health risk to cattle
STILLWATER, Okla. Insulation and building debris from tornadoes can cause problems for cattle producers, difficulties that potentially could have a significant effect on animal health and time management costs.
Assessing structural damage after a disaster
STILLWATER, Okla. One of the major milestones on the road to recovering after a storm is assessing the structural damage to homes and other buildings.
Chainsaw safety important as tornado cleanup begins
STILLWATER, Okla. Many Oklahomans are now faced with a massive cleanup job after severe weather recently ripped through the state. The storms left much destruction in their wakes, including houses, cars and trees.