Insurance Commissioner John Doak Issues Statement on Workers' Compensation Ruling
"On Friday, responding to an appeal of a denial of benefits based on a pre-existing condition by an employer providing benefits in accordance with the Oklahoma Employee Injury Benefit Act, the Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Commission concluded that a part of the Act is...
Firefighter Safety Alert - Roadway Operations
In the last two weeks in Oklahoma, three fighters engaged in
wildland firefighting responses are known to have sustained serious injuries
due to being hit by vehicles. '? While
each of the three individuals are expected to make a full recovery from their...
02/29/2016
Attorney General Pruitt Charges Mother/Daughter with Insurance Fraud
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Scott Pruitt on Monday announced insurance fraud charges against Brandy Michelle Determan and Sarah Elizabeth Determan of Oklahoma City.
B. Determan, 41, allegedly filed a false insurance claim by reporting her vehicle stolen....
That smells like quail research
STILLWATER, Okla. In front of any good bird hunter is a dog sniffing and pointing out where the birds are hiding. Just like the trusty bird dog, most predators rely on smell to locate their prey
02/29/2016
Royalties from OSU-bred wheat varieties help fund innovation
STILLWATER, Okla. Oklahoma Genetics, Inc. presented royalties from seed sales of wheat varieties developed by Oklahoma State University's Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources to OSU President Burns Hargis and the OSU Agricultural Experiment Station Feb....
02/29/2016
SH-76 project in Lindsay continues through spring 2017
Drivers should be alert to workers and equipment on SH-76 from the SH-19 West junction in Lindsay north to 120th St. in McClain County beginning Monday, March 7.
This project will replace the bridge over Hybarger Creek and reconstruct SH-76 with curb and gutter from the...
02/26/2016
Tool available to help wheat producers make decisions
STILLWATER, Okla. Timing is everything when trying to get as much bang for your buck as possible in the wheat fields. Wheat producers in Oklahoma have historically circled March 15 on their calendars to remember to pull cattle from the fields.
02/26/2016
Firefighter Briefing for 02-26-2016
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The Fire Weather Forecast
through the weekend and into early next week is very dynamic.
Much of northern and western
Oklahoma will see above normal temperatures, low relative
humidity and strong gusty winds
that will create fast moving and...
02/26/2016
Firefighter Briefing for 02-26-2016
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The Fire Weather Forecast
through the weekend and into early next week is very dynamic.
Much of northern and western
Oklahoma will see above normal temperatures, low relative
humidity and strong gusty winds
that will create fast moving and...
02/26/2016
Fire danger increasing across the state
Oklahoma Forestry
Services is asking the public to be aware of increasing wildfire danger today
that will be prevalent throughout the weekend across much of Oklahoma. ?? Today's highest fire danger is in the
northwest part of the state.
'We're seeing fire
weather...
02/25/2016
Influenza Activity Increasing in Oklahoma: First Three Deaths of the Season Reported
New influenza statistics released today by the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) indicate 204 people have been hospitalized, and three people have died in Oklahoma since reporting for the current flu season began Oct. 4, 2015. Influenza-associated hospitalizations...
02/25/2016
It's cleanup time in Oklahoma: ODOT TRASH-OFF set for April 23
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 25, 2016
Press Release # 16-009
Spring is fast approaching and with it comes the time to clean up Oklahoma’s great outdoors. Groups statewide are invited to roll up their shirt sleeves and pitch in by participating in the...
Gov. Fallin Applauds House Committee for Passing Criminal Justice Reform Bills
OKLAHOMA CITY '??Governor Mary Fallin today commended the House Criminal Justice and Corrections Committee for approving four bills related to reforms spotlighted in her State of the State address earlier this month.
'Keeping our public safe from dangerous people...
02/24/2016
A Month for Hearts - Greyson's Story
February is Congenital Heart Defects Awareness Month and the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is continuing its efforts to increase awareness of birth defects and how to prevent them. Every 15 minutes, an infant is born with a congenital heart defect (CHD); they...
02/24/2016
Sharp tools essential for gardeners
STILLWATER, Okla. Having the right tools for any job is essential. A carpenter will not get far without a tape measure or hammer. A mechanic is always in need of a wrench and a nurse will use a stethoscope multiple times per day. In order for these workers to be...
02/24/2016
Hugelkultur technique to be featured on Oklahoma Gardening this weekend
STILLWATER, Okla. Oklahomans are no strangers to the effects of devastating ice storms. Many residents have worked hours in their landscapes cleaning up branches and limbs, cutting them to size and putting them at the curb for pickup. Others may have simply piled them in...