More exports and fewer imports supporting U.S. beef markets
STILLWATER, Okla. More exports and fewer imports are helping to support beef markets, with February total beef exports up 19.3 percent and, combined with the January total, represent a year-to-date increase of 20.1 percent for the first two months of the 2017.
04/17/2017
Crop planting intentions highlight land-use changes
STILLWATER, Okla. The end-of-March 2017 wheat planted acreage numbers decreased 8.2 percent from one year ago at 46.1 million acres, driven by poor wheat prices and following a general trend of decreasing wheat acreage resulting in the lowest all-wheat-planted acreage...
04/17/2017
Public invited to get involved in I-35 corridor study in Moore and Norman
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation in partnership with the City of Moore and the City of Norman is hosting an open house meeting Thursday, April 27 to gather public input as part of a study of the I-35 corridor in Moore and Norman.
This corridor study will analyze...
Commissioner Doak Hosts Healthcare Innovation Summit
OKLAHOMA CITY – Mobile apps, wearable heart monitors and high-tech shoe soles could help solve some of America’s healthcare problems. These cutting-edge products are just a few of the topics up for discussion at the Healthcare Innovation Summit hosted by...
04/14/2017
OSU selected as host for Mandela Washington Fellowship
STILLWATER, Okla. What began as a class assignment will result in the beginning of an international relationship and a wonderful opportunity for 25 African community leaders.
04/14/2017
SH-10 narrows near US-60 in Ottawa County April 17
The project below is weather permitting:
SH-10 narrows near US-60 in Ottawa County April 17
A project to resurface five miles of SH-10 from the US-60 junction in Ottawa County (near Wyandotte) to the south five miles is expected to begin Monday, April 17. There...
04/14/2017
Students get creative to help bring litter awareness to Oklahoma
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 14, 2017
Press Release # 17-015
Nearly every county in Oklahoma participated in the 2017 Trash Poster Contest bringing litter awareness to youth in the state.
Thirteen students’ posters...
04/13/2017
2017 Child Abuse Prevention Award Winners Announced
For Release: April 12, 2017 – Cody McDonell, Office of Communications – (405) 271-5601
The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) earlier this week recognized five outstanding child abuse prevention leaders and efforts at the State Capitol. The OSDH was...
04/13/2017
OSU represented on statewide conservation task force
OKLAHOMA CITY The Oklahoma Conservation Task Force, a new statewide collaboration focused on advancing conservation efforts across the state, was recently launched at a special signing in Oklahoma City.
04/13/2017
Forestry youth camp registration is open
Do you know a teen who could benefit from a week of canoeing, hiking, fishing and swimming in a beautiful forest? Oklahoma Forestry Services invites girls and boys between the ages of 13 to 15 to apply for its 61st annual Oklahoma Forestry Camp, which will be held June 5 - 10...
04/13/2017
Express Employment Professionals make donation to OHP for purchase of K-9 officer
On Thursday, officials from Express Employment Professionals presented a check to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, allowing for the purchase of a new K-9 officer. The ceremony took place at OHP’s Robert R. Lester Training Center in Oklahoma City.
Department of Public...
04/13/2017
SH-9 lanes shift in Stigler beginning Monday, April 17
This project is weather permitting
Drivers can expect lane shifts on SH-9 (Main St.) from the Snake Creek bridge to east of Airport Rd./City Lake Rd. in Stigler beginning Monday and continuing through mid-summer for a resurfacing project. The work also includes...
04/13/2017
SH-9 lanes shift in Stigler through mid-summer 2017
This project is weather permitting
Drivers can expect lane shifts on SH-9 (Main St.) from the Snake Creek bridge to east of Airport Rd./City Lake Rd. in Stigler beginning Monday, April 17 and continuing through mid-summer for a resurfacing project. The work also...
04/12/2017
Extension focus on small businesses could pay big dividends
STILLWATER, Okla. - Dreaming about launching a small business or expanding an existing one and actually doing it are two very different things, right? Sure, the possibilities are endless, but figuring out the best path to success can be overwhelming.
April Commission Wrap-Up: Gov. Fallin talks transportation issues
ODOT reminds drivers “Your Life Matters: Drive Like It,” $64 million in contracts awarded
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 12, 2017
PR# 17-014
Highlights of the Oklahoma Transportation Commission’s Monday, April 10 meeting...
US-69 narrowed at Comanche Ave. in McAlester through spring 2018
Northbound US-69 is narrowed to one lane over Wade Watts Ave. just north of Comanche Ave. through June for bridge work as part of the project to reconstruct US-69. Additionally, access to Wade Watts Ave. and Kiamichi Dr. is closed from the US-69 frontage...