Jimmy Reece
CareerTech program leads high school athlete to law enforcement career.
01/23/2017
Maria Lopez
Autry Tech grad finds TWO careers for the price of one!
01/23/2017
Grant Program Helps Increase Quality of Care for Nursing Homes Across the State
The care and quality of life for nursing home residents in Oklahoma are improving thanks to projects funded through the Oklahoma State Department of Health's (OSDH) Civil Monetary Penalty (CMP) Fund.
The CMP Fund is made up of fines collected from nursing homes. These...
High fire danger setting up across Oklahoma
Oklahoma is officially in our winter fire season. This is a period where grasses and other fuels are dry, dormant and readily available to burn. Combine that with strongwinds, low humidity and increasing drought indices and the state begins seeing increasing fire activity...
01/23/2017
Tax Season is Upon Us
Each year, OPERS sends an IRS Form 1099-R to all retired members who received benefits in the previous calendar year. The 1099-R shows the amount of federal and state tax withheld along with other possible deductions such as medical insurance premiums. ( more )
01/23/2017
State agencies to host legislative briefing 1-24-17
Several of Oklahoma’s state law enforcement agencies will be conducting an informational briefing for incoming and current legislators on Tuesday, January 24.
Participating agencies will include the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety (DPS)/Oklahoma Highway Patrol...
01/23/2017
SH-51 narrows just east of US-177 in Stillwater through spring 2017
SH-51 will be narrowed to one lane in each direction between Fairgrounds Rd. and Brush Creek Rd. about two miles east of US-177 in Stillwater from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday and continuing daily through spring for a bridge rehabilitation project over West and East...
01/23/2017
SH-51 narrows just east of US-177 in Stillwater through June
SH-51 will be narrowed to one lane in each direction between Fairgrounds Rd. and Brush Creek Rd. about two miles east of US-177 in Stillwater from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday and continuing daily through June for a bridge rehabilitation project over West and East...
01/20/2017
SH-39 closes near Chickasha in Grady Co. through early summer 2017
The SH-39 bridge just east of US-62 near Chickasha in Grady Co. will be closed to through traffic for bridge replacement, road reconstruction and widening of SH-39 through early summer 2017.
SH-39 traffic will be detoured locally during this time. Drivers should...
Gov. Fallin Statement on the Passing of Oklahoma Journalist Frosty Troy
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today released the following statement on the passing of Frosty Troy, who was a longtime editor of the Oklahoma Observer and a member of the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame: ??
'Frosty Troy was a diligent journalist who...
01/19/2017
Oklahoma Irrigation Conference set for March 1 in Altus
ALTUS, Okla. Southern Plains agricultural producers looking to get the most out of their water-use investment should register now to attend the March 1 Oklahoma Irrigation Conference in Altus.
01/18/2017
Innovative Solutions Needed to Fix America's Health Insurance Problem
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak is offering innovative ideas on health insurance to national leaders. Doak responded today to a request from U.S. House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy asking for recommendations as lawmakers move forward with...
01/18/2017
OSU's Pecan Management Course offers something for new and veteran growers
STILLWATER, Okla. They are tasty in a pie, make a savory addition to a crusted chicken and make a great treat as part of a candy turtle. However, for those more interested in the growing aspect of the pecan as opposed to the baking opportunities, make plans to attend the...
01/18/2017
ODOT starts the New Year with positions filled in Division Four
Travis "T.J." Dill was selected as Division Four Urban Construction and Maintenance Engineer in January 2017. In his new role, he will be responsible for highways in the Oklahoma City urban area, overseeing everything from development of a...
01/18/2017
SH-33 bridge reconstruction, widening in Guthrie continues through summer 2018
Motorists should be aware of construction on SH-33 in Guthrie starting Jan. 30 and use caution through the area. Eastbound and westbound SH-33 will remain open at Cottonwood Creek between 12th St. and Division St. during the initial reconstruction and widening of the bridge...
01/18/2017
SH-33 bridge reconstruction, widening in Guthrie begins Jan. 30
Motorists should be aware of construction on SH-33 in Guthrie starting Jan. 30 and use caution through the area. Eastbound and westbound SH-33 will remain open at Cottonwood Creek between 12th St. and Division St. during the initial reconstruction and widening of the bridge...
01/18/2017
Malmstrom named Division One Construction Engineer
Jamie Malmstrom was named Division One Construction Engineer for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation in January 2017.
Prior to joining ODOT, Malmstrom worked as an engineer for Nebraska Department of Roads. He began his career at ODOT as the Division Eight Claremore...
01/17/2017
Oklahoma Earns March of Dimes Apgar Award for Prematurity Campaign
Oklahoma lowered its preterm birth by at least 8 percent since 2010, giving more babies a healthy start in life and earning it the March of Dimes Virginia Apgar Prematurity Campaign Leadership Award. The state's preterm birth rate dropped to 10.3 percent in 2015, down from...