County Health Departments to Offer Flu Clinics
With flu season just around the corner, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) announced today that county health departments will begin offering flu vaccine statewide the week of October 3.
Flu vaccination is recommended each year for everyone 6 months...
4-H'er overcomes obstacles in the show ring and in life
STILLWATER, Okla. Shelby Frost has an infectious laugh and a smile that will light up a room. But when she is in the show ring with her sheep, she is all business and ready to face any obstacle head on.
One family's farm story
As hard as it might be to imagine, 75-year-old Ruelle Kinslow's current Kingfisher County address is the only one he's ever known.
09/28/2016
Checking inside and outside the home for earthquake damage
STILLWATER, Okla. In the aftermath of an earthquake, damage to homes, buildings and other structures may or may not be visible. That is why it is important to thoroughly check both inside and outside your property as soon as it is safe to do so.
09/28/2016
Landowners may be accidentally poisoning wildlife
STILLWATER, Okla. Cool evenings and warm days are a sure sign autumn is here, which means hunting seasons are blasting off in Oklahoma. But, high humidity and warm temperatures this time of year may be contributing to the accidental poisoning of many wildlife species
AG Pruitt Continues Fight to Protect Rule of Law Following Clean Power Plan Arguments
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Scott Pruitt released the following statement at the conclusion of a full day of oral arguments in West Virginia v. EPA . Attorney General Pruitt was joined outside the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit by...
09/27/2016
Nursing Home Caretaker Pleads Guilty to Neglect, Receives Jail Sentence
OKLAHOMA CITY – A former nursing home caretaker pleaded guilty to neglect following charges brought by Attorney General Scott Pruitt, and will spend 90 days in the Oklahoma County jail.
Kendra Leann Scott, 28, of Oklahoma City, was employed as a Certified Nurse...
09/27/2016
Gov. Fallin Names Businessman to Join Oklahoma Works Leadership Team
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today announced that Mike Fuller, general manager at American Castings in Pryor, has been named a regional leader to support the ' Oklahoma Works ' education, workforce and job creation initiative.
Fuller will lead the Key...
OSU igniting the interest of Jenks High School students
STILLWATER, Okla. Normally, a fire on high school property would result in plenty of screaming and panicked students running for their lives. However, a recent fire at Jenks High School, which was lit by Oklahoma State University personnel, was greeted with 'ooooos'...
09/27/2016
Oklahoma's Promise Recipients Promote Literacy
For April and Bianka Tobias, reading intervention and receiving the Oklahoma's Promise scholarship were instrumental in redirecting the trajectory of their lives.
Director's Weekly Memo 2016-9-19
CareerTech State Board meets in Stillwater in September; CareerTech employees participate in Stillwater Area United Way Day of Caring; CareerTech Champion: Todd Kirkland - Mid-Del Technology Center; Tech Centers That Work participants review survey data at workshop; Project...
Those are not spider webs in the trees
STILLWATER, Okla. With Halloween quickly approaching, some might think massive populations of giant spiders have taken over parts of the state, spinning webs in tree branches as far as the eye can see.
09/22/2016
Is earthquake insurance for you
STILLWATER, Okla. As earthquakes become increasingly common in Oklahoma, it is worthwhile for residents to consider purchasing insurance to protect their property as the ground shakes and rolls underfoot.