ICYMI: U.S. Supreme Court grants stay on implementing Clean Power Plan
The Oklahoman ~ February 10, 2015
by Paul Monies
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday halted implementation of the Clean Power Plan, granting a stay sought by Oklahoma and more than two dozen other states, utilities and coal companies.
Director's Weekly Memo 2016-2-8
ODCTE expands printing capabilities with digital press; Oklahoma FFA Association wins award from Thunder, Devon Energy; Northwest Technology Center culinary students help their community; Celebrate CTE Month with #OklaEd Twitter chat; Oklahoma CareerTech to lead discussion...
02/10/2016
Aid Approved for 41 Counties to Assist Local Governments, Rural Electric Cooperatives
OKLAHOMA CITY - Governor Mary Fallin today announced the federal government has approved disaster assistance to help with recovery expenses related to the winter storm, ice, sleet and flooding that began Dec. 26.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)...
02/10/2016
Winter landscape requires moisture
STILLWATER, Okla. Although spring is on the horizon, Oklahomans are still facing several more weeks of winter. Some gardening enthusiasts may think there is not much to do for the landscape right now. However, the lack of watering is a major cause of winter damage.
02/10/2016
Unclaimed Property Marketing Campaign Launched
OKLAHOMA CITY '?? A television and internet marketing campaign was launched this week to help Oklahomans find and claim their unclaimed property, State Treasurer Ken Miller announced today.
The public service announcements feature a character named Sirius Lee...
02/10/2016
US-70 is narrowed at the Little River in McCurtain County
US-70 is narrowed to one lane in each direction over the Little River in McCurtain County
North and Southbound US-70 is narrowed to one lane with flaggers over the Little River between Idabel and Broken Bow for bridge replacement. Both directions of traffic will be...
A browse survey gives landowners a better deer picture
STILLWATER, Okla. Hunters frequently have an interest in how many deer are on their property. Commonly done with a spotlight or camera survey, just knowing the deer density might not be as helpful as they had wished.
02/09/2016
High Fire Danger Continues Across Oklahoma
Outdoor
burning is not advised this week due to the dry, windy conditions that will be
present over most of the state. Officials from Oklahoma Forestry Services (OFS)
report that there were numerous wildfires across the state yesterday and
weather conditions today...
02/08/2016
It is wise to be firewise
STILLWATER, Okla. Fire in Oklahoma is extremely beneficial. It restores grasslands and controls unwanted species. It is a natural process that provides habitat for certain wildlife.
02/08/2016
High fire danger across Oklahoma
Oklahoma Forestry Services wants Oklahomans to
be aware that critical fire weather will be present across the entire state today and
tomorrow. As a result of these conditions, any outdoor burning should be avoided. ?? The public is also being asked to report any...
02/05/2016
Former Lincoln County Judge Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement and other Charges
Craig Key gets jail time, ordered to pay a total $527,000 in restitution
OKLAHOMA CITY – A former Lincoln County associate district judge previously indicted by the state’s Multicounty Grand Jury pleaded guilty Friday, Attorney General Scott Pruitt...
02/05/2016
Seminar to shed light on oil and gas industry issues for rural landowners
STILLWATER, Okla. Oklahoma has long been known for the wind sweeping down the plains. Nowadays, however, the state is becoming better known as the leader in seismic activity. This leaves the public asking how all of the shake, rattle and roll is related to the oil and gas...
02/05/2016
Oklahoma Gardening gearing up for 42nd season
STILLWATER, Okla. Casey Hentges, the new host of the Oklahoma Gardening television program, said she is excited to get the season started with new episodes beginning Feb. 13.
02/05/2016
Gross Receipts to the Treasury Plunge at Start of 2016
Charts and graphs .
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Monthly Gross Receipts to the Treasury in January took their largest plunge in more than five years, State Treasurer Ken Miller announced today.
January collections of $985.4 million are down by almost $150...
02/04/2016
Attorney General Pruitt Charges Tillman County Woman with Insurance Fraud
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Scott Pruitt on Thursday announced insurance fraud charges against Barbara Sheree Vann of Tipton.
Vann, 37, allegedly filed false insurance claims for repairs to her vehicle that never occurred. Vann filed repair estimates with...