OSU, public libraries team up to bridge 'digital divide' in rural Oklahoma
STILLWATER, Okla. Oklahoma State University's Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources and public libraries in four Oklahoma towns are joining forces to provide broadband access to residents in some of the state's more rural areas.
Tulsa Traffic Advisory 4-20-17
Do your part to make highways safer by setting aside distractions and giving work zones your undivided attention. Your Life Matters: Drive Like It. - www.facebook.com/OKDOT
The projects below are all weather permitting:
US-75 resurfacing...
04/20/2017
OKC Traffic Advisory 4-20-17
DO your part to make highways safer by setting aside distractions and giving work zones your undivided attention. Your Life Matters: Drive Like It. — www.facebook.com/OKDOT
The projects below are weather permitting:
***Prepare now: I-44 ramp at I-235 closes...
04/19/2017
Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter Statement on Oklahoma City Bombing Anniversary
OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter released the following statement regarding the anniversary of the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building on April 19, 1995.
“On this day 22 years ago, our city, state and entire nation was changed...
04/19/2017
OKC, Tulsa structures to light up Thursday honoring DPS 80th anniversary
Two of Oklahoma’s most recognizable buildings will light up in blue the evening of April 20 in honor of the 80 th anniversary of the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The Devon Energy Center in Oklahoma City and the BOK Center in...
OSU Wheat Field Day set for April 28 in Chickasha
CHICKASHA, Okla. Talk about one-stop shopping: Wheat producers will be able to evaluate more than 45 varieties at the Oklahoma State University Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources' Wheat Field Day in Chickasha on April 28.
04/18/2017
Club members share impact of 4-H with state legislators
STILLWATER, Okla. When driving in downtown Oklahoma City, one of the buildings dotting the landscape is the Capitol Building. While most people simply drive by, a group of Oklahoma 4-H'ers recently spent the day there while learning about how the state's government works.
Forest industry contributes to state economy
Oklahoma's forest and forest products industry had a total impact of $4.5 billion on the state's economy, including supporting more than 18,000 jobs with wages and salaries in excess of $738 million according to a new report.The report, which is produced periodically, is a...
04/18/2017
Students, Supporters Gather at State Capitol for Oklahoma's Promise Day
More than 200 students, faculty, representatives from Oklahoma's public colleges and universities, and other supporters gathered at the state Capitol Tuesday to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Oklahoma's Promise scholarship program, to show appreciation for the Governor...
Gov. Fallin Statement upon Signing Wind Tax Legislation
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin today released the following statement after signing House Bill 2298, which was authored by Speaker Charles McCall (R-22), and Senate President Pro Tempore Mike Schulz (R-38) and passed the Senate 40-3 last Monday. This legislation...
04/17/2017
Volunteers Being Sought for Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps
For Release: April 17, 2017 – Jamie Dukes, Office of Communications (405) 271-5601
Disasters can strike anywhere at any time. Whether it’s a natural disaster such as a tornado, or a man-made terrorist attack, there is a need for volunteers to respond to all...