May Is National Foster Care Month
By Tom Bates, Governor Mary Fallin's special adviser on child welfare and Pinnacle Plan implementation.
In Oklahoma, foster care has received heightened attention over these last several years as we have worked to implement the Pinnacle Plan reforms. Recruiting...
05/09/2017
Concert series at The Botanic Garden at OSU begins May 12
STILLWATER, Okla. If you enjoy the natural beauty of a lush garden and the sounds of great music, make plans now to attend the Concert in the Garden series at The Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University.
05/09/2017
Statement From Chancellor Glen D. Johnson Regarding Passage of SB 529
'Higher education is pleased that reforms in SB 529, including annual parental income checks for eligible college students, will generate savings that will provide additional students from middle-income families the opportunity to earn the Oklahoma's Promise scholarship.'
05/09/2017
Tulsa Traffic Advisory 5-9-17
The projects below are all weather permitting:
Pittsburg Ave. closed under US-64/SH-51
All lanes of Pittsburg Ave. are closed under US-64/SH-51 (Broken Arrow Expressway) until late May for a bridge maintenance project.
US-64/SH-51...
05/09/2017
OKC Traffic Advisory 5-9-17
The projects below are weather permitting:
I-40 narrows at Scott St. Tuesday night
The left lane of westbound I-40 will be closed between Scott St./Reno Ave. (mm 154) and just west of the I-35/I-40 Fort Smith jct. (near mm 152) from 7 p.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m....
05/08/2017
Director's Weekly Memo 2017-5-1
High Plains names Woodward Industrial Foundation retired president as Partner for Progress; Tulsa Tech competes in MRO Americas Aerospace Maintenance Competition; Wes Watkins Tech biomedical students present capstone projects; Oklahoma FFA fights hunger; CareerTech events; and...
05/08/2017
I-35 narrows at Cimarron River bridge near Mulhall exit Monday
The left lane of southbound I-35 is closed at the Cimarron River bridge (mm 167-165) just south of the Mulhall Rd. exit in Payne County until 3 p.m. Monday for bridge work. Motorists are advised to use caution in the work zone and to expect delays.
05/08/2017
US-64 narrowed near Moffett in Sequoyah County through late May
This project is weather permitting
Westbound US-64 will be narrowed to one lane from just west of the Arkansas state line, near Moffett, to Roland beginning Wednesday and continuing through late May for resurfacing.
Drivers can expect delays and congestion and...
05/08/2017
Tulsa Traffic Advisory 5-8-17
The projects below are all weather permitting:
Pittsburg Ave. closed under US-64/SH-51
All lanes of Pittsburg Ave. are closed under US-64/SH-51 (Broken Arrow Expressway) until late May for a bridge maintenance project.
US-75 resurfacing...
05/08/2017
OKC Traffic Advisory 5-8-17
The projects below are weather permitting:
I-40 narrows at Scott St. Monday night
The right lane of westbound I-40 will be closed between Scott St./Reno Ave. (mm 154) and just west of the I-35/I-40 Fort Smith jct. (near mm 152) from 7 p.m. Monday to 6 a.m....
05/08/2017
SH-18 narrowed south of Cimarron Turnpike in Pawnee County
The project below is weather permitting:
SH-18 narrowed south of Cimarron Turnpike in Pawnee County
North and southbound SH-18 is narrowed to one open lane with temporary signals in place just south of the Cimarron Turnpike in Pawnee County until late...
05/08/2017
SH-18 narrowed south of Cimarron Turnpike in Pawnee County through late May
The project below is weather permitting:
SH-18 narrowed south of Cimarron Turnpike in Pawnee County
North and southbound SH-18 is narrowed to one open lane with temporary signals in place just south of the Cimarron Turnpike in Pawnee County until late...
05/08/2017
US-64 narrows near Moffett in Sequoyah County beginning Wednesday
This project is weather permitting
Westbound US-64 will be narrowed to one lane from just west of the Arkansas state line, near Moffett, to Roland beginning Wednesday and continuing through late May for resurfacing.
Drivers can expect delays and congestion and...
05/06/2017
FLOODING: Highway Closures Alert 5-6-17 10 a.m.
CHEROKEE COUNTY
SH-80 is closed five miles south of SH-51 between Hulbert and Fort Gibson.
MAYES COUNTY
SH-20 is closed at Spavinaw Creek, 2.5 miles west of the SH-82 junction.
OTTAWA COUNTY
SH-125 is closed at River View Park in Miami
REMEMBER:...
05/06/2017
FLOODING: Highway Closures Alert 5-7-17 10 a.m.
CHEROKEE COUNTY
SH-80 is closed five miles south of SH-51 between Hulbert and Fort Gibson.
MAYES COUNTY
SH-20 is closed at Spavinaw Creek, 2.5 miles west of the SH-82 junction.
REMEMBER:
Use caution in work zones as lanes already may be narrowed with...
05/06/2017
SH-156 narrowed to one lane east of US-77 in Noble Co.
SH-156 narrowed to one lane east of US-77 in Noble Co.
SH-156 is narrowed to one lane 3.75 miles east of US-77 in Noble County west of Marland through Monday for pavement repairs. Traffic signs are in place. Drivers are encourage to locate an alternate route and...
05/05/2017
Commissioner Doak Disappointed With State Farm Decision to Close Tulsa Facility
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak released the following statement regarding State Farm’s plan to close its Tulsa facility in 2019.
“I am extremely disappointed in both the decision and the communication between State Farm and...
05/05/2017
OSU Wheat Field Day set for May 12 in Lahoma
ENID, Okla. A wide range of information about crop varieties, markets and best management practices will be featured at the Oklahoma State University Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources' Wheat Field Day near Lahoma on May 12.
05/05/2017
Gross Receipts to the Treasury in April Show Growth for Third Time since New Year
Charts and graphs
OKLAHOMA CITY – April Gross Receipts to the Treasury are higher than the same month of last year, marking the third time in four months that collections have shown growth, State Treasurer Ken Miller announced today.
April receipts...