Upcoming webinar will focus on encouraging small business in rural communities
STILLWATER, Okla. Rural community members looking to support and encourage local entrepreneurship are invited to connect to a live webinar to learn effective strategies and hear real-world examples from other small communities around the nation.
06/02/2016
Vonfeldt named ODOT Division Seven Construction Engineer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 3, 2016
PR# 16-030
Cole Vonfeldt was named Division Seven Construction Engineer for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation in June.
He began his career at ODOT as a Project Inspector for the El Reno...
06/01/2016
WSJ: Why We're Suing Over Obama's Transgender Power Play
Is your nontransgender young daughter made to feel unsafe? The president says: Too bad, get used to it.
By Scott Pruitt
On May 13 the federal Education Department issued a “Dear Colleague” letter informing the nation’s schools that they...
06/01/2016
Oklahoma Communities Named to List of Best Cities to Start a Business
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today said three Oklahoma cities have been named to a list of best places to start a business.
WalletHub recently released its 2016 Best Cities to Start a Business, ranking the 150 most populous cities in the U.S. based on...
06/01/2016
Consumers Warned to Avoid Flour Associated with National E. coli Outbreak
For Release: June 1, 2016 – Jamie Dukes, Office of Communications (405) 271-5601
The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) has joined public health officials in other states and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to investigate a...
06/01/2016
Treating a poison ivy rash
STILLWATER, Okla. There are too many old wives' tales to count about how to get rid of poison ivy. Some of the more dangerous include using bleach, or even gasoline, to try and dry up any rashes caused by the plant.
06/01/2016
Optimize your horse's water intake
STILLWATER, Okla. Summertime heat is approaching fast, making it paramount that equine owners optimize their horse's water intake to ensure animal well-being and performance as temperatures rise.
06/01/2016
OSU researching bacteria to begin biofuel production process
STILLWATER, Okla. The popular method of breaking down lignin to convert biomass into valuable biofuels and chemicals is done by using fungi. However, researchers at Oklahoma State University are turning that process on its head.
06/01/2016
Leaflets of three, let it be
STILLWATER, Okla. A rash, red blisters and uncontrollable itching. Those who have been impacted by poison ivy are familiar with what it can do. Those who have not should consider themselves lucky.
06/01/2016
Do not confuse poison ivy with imposters
STILLWATER, Okla. Poison ivy is nasty, commands attention and needs to be dealt with through management practices. However, misidentifying other plants as the itch-causing agent is a common occurrence.
06/01/2016
Problems with poison ivy
STILLWATER, Okla. Randy has been sitting quietly on his couch all weekend, watching a marathon of his favorite western movies on TV. When his alarm rings at 5 a.m. Monday morning, he is surprised to find a rash from poison ivy making his arm uncontrollably itchy.
06/01/2016
Understanding Important Age Milestones
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The best retirement plans will begin early in a person's career and continue past your working years. Awareness of important milestone ages along the way can help avoid potential pitfalls and pave the way for a happy and productive retirement.
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Early Career...
06/01/2016
ODOT, partners host jobs outreach program
June 1, 2016
PR# 16-029
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation and partners are extending their hands to the Tulsa area with a job training/outreach program for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and the public called "Building the...
05/31/2016
Fundraising campaign underway for new bandstand at The Botanic Garden at OSU
STILLWATER, Okla. The Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University has been home to a spring and fall concert series for several years. In an effort to enhance visitors' experiences, the concerts have been moved outside of the main garden to the new Event Lawn near the...
Missing Limbs: Be Bitter or Be Better
Noah Galloway makes no excuses for life-changing injuries sustained while serving his country, but shares his story to motivate and inspire others.
05/27/2016
Gov. Fallin Issues Memorial Day Holiday Statement
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today issued the following statement on the Memorial Day holiday.
"I encourage all Oklahomans during this Memorial Day weekend to take time to remember and honor the sacrifices of the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces....
05/27/2016
Rankings Put Oklahoma Among Best States for Property Tax Rates, State and Local Taxes
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Oklahoma ranked No. 2 in property taxes and No. 10 in state and local taxes in recent rankings from CQ Press.
CQ Press' 2016 State Rankings book compares states across key measures in education, health, crime, transportation, taxes, government...
05/27/2016
Gov. Fallin Marks the End of the 2016 Legislative Session
OKLAHOMA CITY ' The second session of the 55th Legislature concluded today. Governor Mary Fallin worked with lawmakers to deliver a fiscally responsible, balanced budget that maintains common education funding at current levels and prevents the closings of hospitals and...