Gov. Fallin Invites Oklahomans to Septemberfest at Governors Mansion
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin and First Gentleman Wade Christensen will host Septemberfest on Saturday, September 10, at the Oklahoma History Center .
'Septemberfest is a beloved fall tradition for many Oklahoma families,' said Fallin. 'The First...
Tailgating with a healthy twist
STILLWATER, Okla. Now that autumn is just around the corner, it is not just the feel of cooler weather to which most people are looking forward. It is time to break out the portable barbecue grill, the pop-up tent, the corn hole game and an ice chest full of all things...
09/01/2016
September is National Preparedness Month
For Release: Sept. 1, 2016 – Jamie Dukes, Office of Communications, (405) 271-5601
Tips to Prepare Your Family for a Disaster
In the blink of an eye, disasters can alter a family’s normal routine. Neighborhood streets can be closed because of large debris...
Be safe while walking to school
STILLWATER, Okla. As Oklahoma students head back to the classroom this fall, many will be using their feet as the primary mode of transportation to school.
09/01/2016
Tips for safely riding a bike to school
STILLWATER, Okla. While lots of Oklahoma students will travel to school by bus, some will arrive via a slightly different, but no less effective, mode of transportation: the bicycle.
09/01/2016
Kelley Stout retires from Oklahoma Forestry Services
Oklahoma Forestry Services announces the retirement of Kelley Stout after 23 years of service as a forest ranger. Stout will be recognized by Oklahoma Forestry Services for his dedication and service at a retirement party on September 1 at the agencies' East Central Office in...
US-62 narrows to one lane west of Altus in Jackson County through spring 2017
US-62 will be narrowed to one lane in each direction over the Salt Fork of the Red River (Salt Fork bridge) west of Altus beginning Tuesday and continuing through spring 2017 for replacement of the eastbound bridge.
Eastbound US-62 will be closed at this location...
09/01/2016
US-62 narrows to one lane west of Altus in Jackson County through fall 2017
US-62 will be narrowed to one lane in each direction??over the Salt Fork of the Red River (Salt Fork bridge) west of Altus beginning Tuesday and continuing through fall 2017 for replacement of the eastbound bridge.
Eastbound US-62 will be closed at this location and...
08/31/2016
Gov. Fallin Announces Jackson County Added to Disaster Declaration for June Flooding
OKLAHOMA CITY - Governor Mary Fallin today announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved the state of Oklahoma's request for public assistance for Jackson County to help with expenses related to flooding and severe storms that began June 11....
08/31/2016
Gov. Fallin Announces Initiative to Improve State's Criminal Justice System
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today launched a comprehensive review of Oklahoma's criminal justice system aimed at developing data-driven reforms to better protect public safety, hold offenders accountable and control corrections costs.
Fallin charged the...
08/31/2016
State of Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation Agree on Hunting, Fishing Compact
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin and Choctaw Nation Chief Gary Batton have signed a hunting and fishing compact, which will allow the tribe to buy hunting and fishing licenses at a bulk rate.
The agreement grants the Choctaw Nation the ability to purchase...
08/31/2016
Oklahoma Teens 2015 Health Behaviors Survey Released
For Release: August 31, 2016 – Corey Robertson, Office of Communications – 405-271-5601
A recent survey conducted among Oklahoma youth has shown a significant decrease in underage smoking and driving distracted, but has also revealed a rise in obesity and...
OHP seeks public's help in hit-and-run incident
Between 2:45 and 3:05 a.m. on August 20, a woman was killed in a hit-and-run collision in Wagoner, Oklahoma, and the OHP is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the vehicle and individuals involved.
This incident took the life of 34-year-old April...
08/30/2016
Oklahoma's Promise Featured During National Best Practices Meeting
Higher education leaders and policymakers representing Oklahoma, Arizona, Connecticut, Iowa, Minnesota, New Jersey and New York recently came together to discuss state policy strategies and best practice financial aid models that increase higher education degree completion.