Oklahoma's premier 2017 peanut event set for March 23
ALTUS, Okla. Peanut experts will provide updates on everything from variety and market type selection to industry insights at the 2017 Peanut EXPO on March 23, taking place at the Southwest Technology Center in Altus.
02/27/2017
Oklahoma canola producers need to scout for aphids
FREDERICK, Okla. Substantial numbers of turnip and green peach aphids were recently found in Oklahoma's Canadian and Tillman counties, so winter canola growers need to be increasingly vigilant and protect their investment by scouting for aphids now.
02/27/2017
US-64 bridge rehabilitation project starts near Cleveland March 6
The project below is weather permitting:
US-64 bridge rehabilitation project starts near Cleveland March 6
A $4.4 million project to rehabilitate the US-64 bridge over Cowskin Creek near Cleveland is scheduled to begin Monday, March 6. This is located...
02/27/2017
I-40 narrows; SH-48 closes, detours in Okfuskee County through fall 2017
The project below is weather permitting.
I-40 will be narrowed to one lane in each direction at SH-48 (mm 217) and SH-48 will be closed at I-40 near Okemah in Okfuskee County beginning Monday, March 6 and continuing through fall 2017 for bridge reconstruction. The...
02/24/2017
Gary Hall Jr. - Project Lead the Way
A shocking experience with an electrical outlet at a young age determined Gary Hall Jr.'s career pathway following in his father's footsteps.
02/24/2017
Director's Weekly Memo 2017-2-20
CareerTech Champion: Jason Burks - Broken Arrow High School BPA; Kiamichi Tech honors Okie Drilling; CareerTech grad speaks to Leadership Oklahoma; Good Day for ag ed, FFA and CareerTech; What's new with ACT WorkKeys?; CareerTech events; and useful links.
02/24/2017
Various factors add up to determine bred cow value
STILLWATER, Okla. Research by Oklahoma State University's Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources examining 15 years of auction data relative to the value of bred cows indicates beef herd expansion is still going strong.
02/24/2017
Scott helps food business dreams come true
STILLWATER, Okla. When you walk into Darren Scott's office, one of the first things you may notice is the brain sitting on a shelf. It is not in a jar full of formaldehyde, but rather the gummy, edible variety. However, this 'office accessory' does serve a purpose in...
02/23/2017
Libby Parker
Cheerleader chooses a career in nuclear medicine after a CT scan.
Nominations Sought for Excellence in Child Abuse Prevention
For Release:?? Feb. 23, 2017 ' Cody McDonell, Office of Communications- (405) 271-5601
The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is accepting nominations to recognize persons and organizations for their demonstrated outstanding commitment and dedication to child...
02/23/2017
Another drought Well, maybe.
Say the word drought and for some people it immediately conjures up images of long, hot summers or, for others, it may trigger reminders of the brutal 1930s Dust Bowl. However, the hard, uncomfortable truth is Oklahoma is always a few weeks away from being at the mercy of this...
Western Oklahoma Braces for Extreme Fire Danger
A number of fires are on-going in Oklahoma this afternoon and extreme fire weather conditions are forecast again tomorrow across western Oklahoma, including the Oklahoma Panhandle. High temperatures and dry fuels coupled with gusty winds will result in an extremely dangerous...
Tulsa Man Receives Life Sentence for Assaulting, Robbing Insurance Adjuster
OKLAHOMA CITY ' A Tulsa man who filed a bogus insurance claim and assaulted an insurance adjuster has been sentenced to life in prison. Prentice E. Ponds II, 43, was on parole at the time of the crime. He has a long criminal history with multiple felony convictions....
Bleeker named Office Services Division Manager at ODOT
Jamie Bleeker was named Office Services Division Manager for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation in February. In his new role with the division, he oversees the department’s information technology management, printing services, mail distribution and...
Gov. Fallin Appoints Secretary of State Mike Hunter as Attorney General
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today appointed Secretary of State Mike Hunter to the post of state attorney general.
Hunter succeeds Scott Pruitt, who resigned after being confirmed by the U.S. Senate to become administrator of the Environmental...