Gov. Fallin Statement on House Democrats' No Votes on Revenue Measure
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin today released the following statement on the vote on House Bill 2365 in the House of Representatives Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget meeting this afternoon:
“I am disappointed the House Democrats on the Joint...
Free Program for Oklahoma Schools Tracks Fitness for Students
For Release: May 1, 2017 – Cody McDonell, Office of Communications (405) 271-5601
In recognition of National Physical Education and Sports Week (May 1 - 7), the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) reminds educators about a free program available to measure...
05/01/2017
Free Fraud Fighting Lessons for Oklahoma Seniors
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma’s seniors are the perfect target for con artists. Many of them have a “nest egg,” own their own home and have excellent credit. This summer the Oklahoma Insurance Department is arming seniors with the tools they need to...
05/01/2017
Treatment protocol plan a valuable management tool for cow-calf operations too
STILLWATER, Okla. It is 'calf-working time' in Oklahoma, which should serve as a valuable reminder for producers to get with their veterinarians to review, revise or if one does not exist develop a treatment protocol plan for their specific cattle operations.
05/01/2017
Debt and Its Impact on Retirement Savings
According to the Employee Benefit Research Institute, nearly 82% of baby boomers (ages 55-64) are carrying significant debt loads. What does this mean for your retirement? Quite simply, the dollars going toward debt are not going toward your retirement security. Why are we...
WEATHER CLOSURES: Highway Closures Alert 5-1-17 4 p.m.
Winter Weather:
All highways in Cimarron and Texas Counties in the panhandle are now open following winter weather.
The following highways are impacted by high water or flooding:
CHEROKEE COUNTY
SH-80 is closed five miles south of SH-51 between...
05/01/2017
OKC Traffic Advisory 5-1-17
85 deaths in Oklahoma highway work zones in 5 years. DON’T BECOME A STATISTIC! Your Life Matters: Drive Like It. - www.facebook.com/OKDOT
The projects below are weather permitting:
I-40 ramp to Meridian Ave. closes tonight
The westbound I-40...
05/01/2017
Tulsa Traffic Advisory 5-1-17
85 deaths in Oklahoma highway work zones in 5 years. DON’T BECOME A STATISTIC! Your Life Matters: Drive Like It. - www.facebook.com/OKDOT
The projects below are all weather permitting:
SH-11 (36th St. North) bridge project at...
05/01/2017
SH-20 narrowed at Keetonville Hill in Rogers County today
The project below is weather permitting:
SH-20 narrowed at Keetonville Hill in Rogers County
East and westbound SH-20 is narrowed to one open lane at Keetonville Hill in Rogers County until 3 p.m. today while crews remove a large rock from the shoulder...
05/01/2017
WEATHER CLOSURES: Highway Closures Alert 5-1-17 8 p.m.
Winter Weather:
All highways in Cimarron and Texas Counties in the panhandle are now open following winter weather.
The following highways are impacted by high water or flooding:
CHEROKEE COUNTY
SH-80 is closed five miles south of SH-51 between Hulbert and...
05/01/2017
WEATHER CLOSURES: Highway Closures Alert 5-1-17 11 a.m.
Winter Weather:
Currently in Cimarron County, US-56 is closed from Boise City to the Texas County line and SH-325 is closed from Boise City to New Mexico due to snow packed roadways.
Also in Cimarron County, US-56 from Boise City to New Mexico and US-385 from US-56...
05/01/2017
I-235 narrows to one lane, traffic slows near I-44 this morning
I-235 narrows to one lane, traffic slows near I-44
Southbound I-235 will be narrowed to one lane just south of I-44 and traffic will be slowed by a temporary rolling roadblock from 11:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. today for pothole repair in the construction zone.
Drivers...
05/01/2017
WEATHER CLOSURES: Highway Closures Alert 5-1-17 5:30 a.m.
Winter Weather:
Crews are out treating roadways in Texas and Cimarron counties due to slick and hazardous conditions. Currently, US-56 is closed from the Kansas state line in Texas County to Boise City and Sh-325 is closed in Oklahoma due to snow packed roadways. All...
04/30/2017
WEATHER CLOSURES: Highway Closures Alert 4-30-17 8 p.m.
Winter Weather:
In Cimarron and Texas Counties, crews are plowing and treating highways due to slick and hazardous conditions. Several highways are closed in Cimarron and Texas Counties due to impassable roads, see the list below. Poor visibility due to blowing snow and...
04/30/2017
WEATHER CLOSURES: Highway Closures Alert 4-30-17 11 a.m.
Winter Weather:
In Beaver, Cimarron and Texas Counties, crews are plowing and treating highways due to slick and hazardous conditions. Some highways, including US-412, US-56, US-287 and US-54 are closed due to impassable roads. Poor visibility due to blowing snow and...
04/30/2017
WEATHER CLOSURES: Highway Closures Alert 4-30-17 7 a.m.
Winter Weather:
In Beaver, Cimarron and Texas Counties, crews are plowing and treating highways due to slick and hazardous conditions. Poor visibility due to blowing snow and roads snow packed and slick roads are being reported. Drivers should be aware of the possibility...
04/29/2017
Gov. Fallin Declares State of Emergency
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin today declared a state of emergency for all 77 Oklahoma counties due to severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, tornadoes and snow impacting the state.
The massive storm system has delivered widespread rain and...
04/29/2017
WEATHER CLOSURES: Highway Closures Alert 4-29-17 11:30 p.m.
Winter Weather:
In Cimarron County, crews are plowing and treating highways due to slick and hazardous conditions. Poor visibility due to blowing snow is reported. Roads in Texas County are reported wet at this time but crews are closely monitoring for the possibility of...