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.
09/22/2016
Football and agriculture
STILLWATER, Okla. Imagine football without agriculture. Not that difficult, right? Well, wait a minute. Not so fast'
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.
09/21/2016
Older Adults Have the Power to Prevent a Fall
Fall is just around the corner, but falls shouldn’t be just around the corner for older adults. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH), along with the National Council on Aging (NCOA) is celebrating the ninth annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day on September...
09/20/2016
Attorney General Scott Pruitt Challenges U.S. Department of Labor Overtime Rule
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Scott Pruitt on Tuesday announced Oklahoma along with 20 other states filed a complaint in federal court challenging the United States Department of Labor’s new overtime rule. If implemented, the new rule will more than double the...
09/20/2016
Free trees offered to tornado victims
A coalition including Lions Club International, RETREET,United Way, Neighborhood Alliance of Central Oklahoma, Oklahoma ForestryServices and Oklahoma State University's Cooperative Extension Services willlead volunteers in planting trees at homes of people whose property...
New buses drive rural transit to the future
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 19, 2016
PR# 16-045
Two federal grants are coming to Oklahoma to make public transit services safer, more accessible and more efficient. On Sept. 8, the Federal Transit Administration announced the recipients of...
09/18/2016
OSU Purebred Beef Center supporters honored
STILLWATER, Okla. Mother Nature has proven to be no match for the generosity of Oklahoma State University Purebred Beef Center supporters, who were honored during a come-and-go reception at the center on Sept. 17.
09/16/2016
Gov. Fallin Appoints Charles
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today announced she is appointing Charles 'Chuck' Sullivan as district attorney for Pittsburg and Haskell counties. He will replace Farley Ward, who is retiring Sept. 30.
Sullivan, of McAlester, will serve as district attorney...
09/16/2016
Gov. Fallin Appoints District Judge for Comanche County
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today announced the appointment of Irma J. Newburn as district judge for Comanche County. She is replacing Keith B. Aycock, who retired July 1.
Newburn, of Lawton, serves as first district attorney in Comanche County. She is...
09/16/2016
Gov. Fallin Appoints Charles
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today announced she is appointing Charles 'Chuck' Sullivan as district attorney for Pittsburg and Haskell counties. He will replace Farley Ward, who is retiring Sept. 30.
Sullivan, of McAlester, will serve as district attorney...
GardenFest 2016 offers something for everyone
STILLWATER, Okla. As we begin the approach to the fall season, The Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University is hosting another event to showcase the beautiful garden grounds and provide educational opportunities to garden visitors.
09/16/2016
ODOT Bridges Gap Between Students and Construction Industry
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 16, 2016
PR# 16-044
High school students on Friday learned more about future career opportunities in the construction industry by getting hands-on experience with industry experts. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation Civil Rights...
Director's Weekly Memo 2016-9-12
CareerTech Champion: Whitney Heer - Gordon Cooper Technology Center; CareerTech lottery grants making a difference; Project Lead The Way conference Oct. 27; CareerTech Champion: Kyle Price - Haworth High School and Kiamichi Technology Center; Re-Entry Job Fair planned for...
09/15/2016
Gov. Fallin Names Jordan Russell to Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Commission
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today announced she has appointed Jordan Russell to the Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Commission.
Russell, of Oklahoma City, will succeed Dr. LeRoy Young, whose resignation from the commission takes effect Oct. 3....
09/15/2016
ICYMI: Inhofe Praises Senate Passage of WRDA, Highlights Victories for Oklahoma
WASHINGTON, D.C. ' U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, praised the Senate passage of the?? Water Resources Development Act?? (WRDA)?? of 2016 , which passed with a strong bipartisan vote of 95 to 3??and...
09/15/2016
Gov. Fallin Names Jordan Russell to Oklahoma Workers Compensation Commission
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today announced she has appointed Jordan Russell to the Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Commission.
Russell, of Oklahoma City, will succeed Dr. LeRoy Young, whose resignation from the commission takes effect Oct. 3....