DASNR's Max Melstrom earns top regional recognition
STILWATER, Okla. Oklahoma State University's Max Melstrom has become one of the go-to professionals when it comes to determining the value of natural resource use and environmental policy in Oklahoma, the region and beyond.
04/10/2017
Don't Zone Out: Work Zone Safety matters for everyone
Seventeen seconds.
For drivers who don’t follow the speed reductions inside a highway work zone, 17 seconds is roughly the amount of time their speeding will save them.
Five seconds.
That’s the average time a driver takes to glance down at a text message....
04/10/2017
ODOT concludes inspection of SH-51 Verdigris River bridge in Wagoner County
All lanes of SH-51 are open at the Verdigris River between Wagoner and Coweta in Wagoner County following bridge inspection by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. The department was notified by the U.S. Coast Guard early this morning that a barge traveling the...
04/07/2017
Nominations Sought for Community Health Champion Awards
For Release: April 7, 2017 – Jamie Dukes, Office of Communications – (405) 271-5601
The Oklahoma Turning Point Council (OTPC) is seeking nominations to recognize initiatives or projects in Oklahoma which contribute to health improvement and quality of...
04/07/2017
New technology developed at OSU to make liquid fuels
STILLWATER, Okla. Vehicles have engines powered by liquid fuels, like gasoline and diesel. Oklahoma, and the entire United States, already has the infrastructure and pipelines in place for fuel delivery.
04/07/2017
Save energy, money while keeping cool this spring, summer
STILLWATER, Okla. Triple digit temperatures can literally make Oklahoma a hot spot in the summertime, but keeping the house cool when the heat is on does not have to scorch the wallet and singe the budget.
04/07/2017
Protecting children and pets from window falls
STILLWATER, Okla. After a long winter, it is hard to resist the urge to fling open the windows and invite in spring's warmer temperatures. But, families should remain watchful to ensure small children and pets do not fall out of an open window.
04/07/2017
Beware of warm-weather poison hazards
STILLWATER, Okla. As the springtime temperatures emerge, Oklahomans will steadily become more active both inside and outside their homes. As they begin working around the house or meeting friends and family for outdoor activities, it will be important to always keep safety...
04/07/2017
Go green when you clean
STILLWATER, Okla. The phrase 'clean green' actually has nothing to do with the cleanliness of money in your wallet and everything to do with the quality of the air circulating in your humble abode.
04/07/2017
Using homemade cleaners can improve indoor air quality at home
STILLWATER, Okla. What do vinegar, cornstarch and baking soda have in common? Besides sharing space in the kitchen pantry, these and other household items can be used as the basis for do-it-yourself cleaning supplies.
04/07/2017
Clean up the clutter with the help of a tape measure
STILLWATER, Okla. As homeowners prepare for the traditional spring cleaning effort, they should add a tape measure to the list of essential items necessary to do the job right.
I-40 narrowed near Shawnee through late April
***Updated***
The project below is weather permitting.
Westbound I-40 is narrowed to one lane at US-177/US-270 (mm 181) near Shawnee through late April for work associated with ongoing bridge reconstruction.
East and westbound I-40 lanes are shifted just west of...
04/07/2017
I-40 lanes shifted near Shawnee through spring 2018
***Updated***
The project below is weather permitting.
East and westbound I-40 lanes are shifted just west of US-177/US-270 (mm 181) near Shawnee through spring 2018 for bridge reconstruction at Old Town Trail. Drivers can expect some temporary I-40 lane and ramp...
04/06/2017
Gov. Fallin Announces 400 New Jobs from MedXM Expansion
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin today announced that Mobile Medical Examination Inc. (MedXM), a national leader in the design and implementation of preventive care technology and in-home health risk assessments, will be expanding into Oklahoma City to house...
04/06/2017
Governor Mary Fallin Announces 400 New Jobs from MedXM Expansion
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin today announced that Mobile Medical Examination Inc. (MedXM), a national leader in the design and implementation of preventive care technology and in-home health risk assessments, will be expanding into Oklahoma City to house...
04/06/2017
Gov. Fallin Signs Digital Learning Legislation into Law
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin today signed HB 1576, her digital learning legislation, into law. This legislation, carried by Rep. Chad Caldwell (R-40) and Sen. Gary Stanislawski (R-35), supports the Governor’s Oklahoma Connect and Learn Initiative. ...
04/06/2017
4-H Music Corps showcases talented club members
STILLWATER, Okla. Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote, 'The reward of a thing well done is to have done it.' If that's the case, a group of 4-H'ers from across the state have joined forces to combine their musical talents for a job well done.