State of Oklahoma Requests Major Disaster Declaration for November Storm
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today announced the state of Oklahoma has requested a major disaster declaration from the federal government related to the winter storm that began Nov. 25.
If approved, federal funding would be available to assist...
12/17/2015
Financial resolutions for the New Year
STILLWATER, Okla. The realm of New Year's resolutions is limitless: Spend more time with the family. Lose weight. Read more. But, what about your money?
12/17/2015
Knowing your winter weather terms part of bracing for the cold season
STILLWATER, Okla. As you shake, shiver, slip and slide through the winter months, reduce your exposure to cold-weather hazards by learning common weather terms and preparing ahead of possible storms or other emergencies.
12/17/2015
Proposed Rules and Rule Impact Statements
Notice is being provided to all interested parties pursuant to the Oklahoma Administrative Procedures Act that proposed rules are available for public review and comment. Copies of the proposed administrative rules are available for public inspection and comment through...
12/16/2015
Attorney General Pruitt Charges Okmulgee County Caretaker with Abuse
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Scott Pruitt announced Wednesday charges against a former caretaker from Okmulgee.
Whitney Symone Brown, 27, worked at Okmulgee Terrace as a care aide for developmentally disabled residents/patients. Okmulgee Terrace is a...
12/15/2015
CONSUMER ALERT: AG Pruitt Warns Oklahomans of Rampant IRS Phone Scam
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt is warning to keep watch of a phone scam making its way across the state. The Attorney General’s Office has received a number of complaints from citizens who received phone calls from someone claiming to...
12/15/2015
Director's Weekly Memo 2015-12-14
Autry students help Our Daily Bread; SMC Technologies receives OSHA SHARP certification; thank you; CareerTech has a part in 'Oklahoma Horizon'; useful links and my schedule for the week.
Older adults have special concerns during winter weather
STILLWATER, Okla. Parts of Oklahoma have already felt the wrath of winter during the ice storm a few weeks ago. While the cold, snowy and icy weather can be difficult to deal with, one set of the population has some special concerns, especially since Oklahomans are just at...
12/11/2015
Lights, Camera, Action
Francis Tuttle Technology Center's broadcast and video production students learn the art of directing, writing scripts and editing projects.
State Foresters to Congress: Fix the Emergency Wildland Fire Funding Problem Today
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WASHINGTONThe National Association of State Foresters (NASF) continues to closely follow Congressional negotiations that address wildland fire funding and forest management reforms.
Jay Farrell, Executive Director of the National Association of State Foresters...
Oklahoma Climbs in America's Health Rankings
Oklahoma improved in America’s Health Rankings, a report issued by United Health Foundation, to 45 th overall. The state has improved since ranking 49 th in the nation in 2009. The report highlights progress on immunization rates, preventable hospitalizations and a...
12/10/2015
Shopping safely online
STILLWATER, Okla. It is almost crunch time for consumers doing their holiday shopping online, especially if they want to avoid hassles such as overnight shipping charges or potentially late-arriving gifts.
12/10/2015
Partners celebrate Stillwater project opening, start of phase 2 construction
The Payne County Commissioners, the City of Stillwater, the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce and the Oklahoma Department of Transportation joined forces Tuesday morning to celebrate the completion of the first phase of a widening and reconstruction project along Country Club...