Director's Weekly Memo 2016-9-6
List tells some of best educational iPad and Android apps for teachers, first-year high school counselors learn at workshop, Continuing Teacher Academy set for Sept. 14, employability skills highlighted in new resources, CareerTech educators scholarships are available, useful...
Gov. Fallin Statement on Anniversary of September 11
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today released the following statement on the 15th anniversary of September 11, 2001.
'Fifteen years after 9/11, the United States of America remains the world's greatest beacon of liberty. On that day, the horrors of terrorism...
09/09/2016
Additional bridge inspections find no problems after earthquake
An inspection of state highway system bridges within a 60-mile radius of the epicenter of Saturday’s 5.8-magnitude earthquake near Pawnee revealed no significant damage. All bridges remain open to traffic and safe for travel. ...
09/08/2016
Attorney General Pruitt Files Embezzlement Charges Against Payne County Bail Bondsman
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Scott Pruitt Thursday announced embezzlement charges against a Payne County woman.
Connie Manuel, of Stillwater, allegedly misappropriated money intended for two bonds. Manuel, who operates a bail bonds office in Stillwater, is...
09/08/2016
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.
09/08/2016
SH-43 is narrowed to one lane in Atoka County through mid-December
SH-43 is narrowed to one lane with traffic signals about 3 miles east of US-69 in Atoka County east of Stringtown through mid-December to repair damage from a landslide from earlier flooding. Drivers should expect delays and plan extra time.
09/08/2016
Sundaram named Environmental Programs Division Engineer
Siv Sundaram was named Division Engineer for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation’s Environmental Programs Division in July 2016. In her new role she will be responsible for integrating environmental considerations and regulatory requirements into ODOT's...
09/07/2016
Oklahoma 'CLICK for Babies' Campaign Seeks Local Volunteers
For Release: September 7, 2016 – Corey Robertson, Office of Communications – 405-271-5601
The Oklahoma “CLICK for Babies” campaign is aimed at raising awareness and educating new parents and...
Insurance Department Offering Help After Historic Earthquake
OKLAHOMA CITY ' The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) is committed to helping those affected by one of the strongest earthquakes in state history. Gov. Mary Fallin declared a state of emergency in Pawnee County, the area rocked hardest by Saturday's 5.6 magnitude...
09/06/2016
Oklahoma Forestry Services hires Regeneration Specialist for Tree Improvement Center
Oklahoma Forestry Services is pleased to announce that Cassie Ehardt has been hired as a Forest Regeneration Specialist to work in its Forest Tree Improvement Center in Idabel.A plant biologist, Cassie will play an important role in the center's function to breed and...
Gov. Fallin Declares State of Emergency for Pawnee County after Earthquake
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin has declared a state of emergency for Pawnee County due to a magnitude 5.6 earthquake that occurred Saturday morning near the city of Pawnee.
The earthquake was felt in multiple states and was the strongest the state has...
09/03/2016
State completes highway inspections following Saturday's big shake
All bridges on the state highway and turnpike system remain open to traffic and safe for travel. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation inspected 180 state bridges after a 5.6-magnitude earthquake early Saturday near Pawnee.
As part of ODOT’s policy to...
09/02/2016
Promising Career in Medicine
An Oklahoma State University grad attends Meridian Technology Center on her pathway to a promising career in the medical profession.