Options exist to control Hessian fly problems in wheat
STILLWATER, Okla. Occurrences of Hessian fly have been found in southwestern Oklahoma winter wheat this fall, making it important for producers to identify field infestations and strategies that can assist in managing the pest next year.
12/01/2016
2017 Pre-Retirement Seminar Dates
Start planning your retirement with an OPERS Pre-Retirement Seminar. Seventeen seminars are scheduled between January and June of 2017, including a new location in Weatherford. Seminars will be held in the following cities Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Weatherford, McAlester,...
12/01/2016
Tulsa World Editorial: Commissioner Michael Thompson
Tulsa World editorial
December 1, 2016
Michael Thompson is commissioner of the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety and state secretary of safety and security.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is smaller today than it was when I joined in 1990. In 1990,...
12/01/2016
State Regents Approve Budget Request, Legislative Agenda
The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education voted Thursday to request $957.9 million for FY 2018, which reflects an 18.3 percent increase over the FY 2017 appropriation of $810 million.
11/30/2016
Commissioner Doak Applauds Bill to Increase Access to Healthcare in Rural Areas
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak is issuing his support for the Expanding Capacity for Health Outcomes (ECHO) Act. The U.S. Senate passed the bill Monday. It aims to increase access to healthcare in rural areas.
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11/30/2016
Laverne 4-H'ers show appreciation for local veterans
STILLWATER, Okla. The sun is barely peeking over the horizon as members of the Laverne Sr. and Jr. 4-H Clubs gather to unfurl about 40 American flags and place them at businesses along the main street of this small town in far northwest Oklahoma as a way to commemorate...
11/30/2016
Life lessons in the woods
STILLWATER, Okla. He plays soccer, basketball and baseball. He's not a bad golfer and takes pride in being tough to tackle on the football field.
Nationwide Service Will Help Oklahomans Find Lost Life Insurance Policies
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Oklahomans will now have access to a national service that helps them find life insurance policy benefits. The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) is partnering with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) to provide the...
11/29/2016
History of the Christmas tree
STILLWATER, Okla. The sight and smell of real Christmas trees gives us a reminder of many happy moments in the past, along with the promise of the bright future that spring is sure to bring
11/29/2016
Healthy holiday gifts for your pet
STILLWATER, Okla. When you are making your list and checking it twice, there is a good chance you have not only your family's names on there, but the names of your pets, too. Pets are very much a part of the family and many people plan to have a gift or two under the tree...
11/29/2016
Ladder safety
STILLWATER, Okla. With chillier temperatures ahead, plenty of homeowners will be kept busy with light home maintenance projects such as clearing leaves and debris from the gutters and hanging holiday decorations, all tasks which will more than likely require a ladder.
11/29/2016
Consider a ball-and-burlap tree for Christmas this year
STILLWATER, Okla. The majority of sales from Oklahoma Christmas tree farms are choose-and-cut operations. However, some customers decide to try and keep the Christmas spirit going long after the holiday season with ball-and-burlap trees.
11/29/2016
Picking out the perfect tree can be a joy for the whole family
STILLWATER, Okla. The Griswolds understood the significance of picking out the family Christmas tree, as do many Oklahomans about this time of year. Visiting one of Oklahoma's 'choose-and-cut' tree farms is a good way to jumpstart the holiday spirit.
11/29/2016
Christmas trees in Oklahoma
STILLWATER, Okla. Oklahoma Christmas tree growers can pick any of the native adapted species of tree to grow and sell.
11/29/2016
All that is left is the tree
STILLWATER, Okla. The presents have all been opened. There are no more candied yams to stuff in your mouth. All of your company has left, and the Christmas decorations have been boxed up until next year.
11/29/2016
DPS announces further budget cutbacks for FY17
DPS implements additional cost-saving measures
to make up for FY17 budget shortfall
The Department of Public Safety announced today they will be implementing additional cost-saving measures to make up for a budget shortfall for FY17. Effective December 1,...
OSU Horse Judging Team captures AQHA World Championship
STILLWATER, Okla. The Oklahoma State University Horse Judging Team capped off an undefeated season at the recent 2016 AQHA World Championship Show in Oklahoma City, winning world champion honors for the second year in a row and the third time in the past five years.
11/28/2016
Be aware of electrical safety during the holiday season
STILLWATER, Okla. It is the time of year to trek up to the attic or down to the basement to bring out all of the treasured holiday decorations, many of which have great sentimental value. The multiple houses in the Christmas village have always been a favorite, along with...