A double fatality collision occurred on Friday evening, on Indian Road and Pettit Bay Road just 5.9 miles South of Tahlequah. According to Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Rodney Vick a 2003 Ford Truck driven by Ryan Molina, 22 of Tahlequah was...
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Vision 2020
Janet Barresi, State Superintendent of Public Instruction | Tue June 18, 2013
Below is State Superintendent Janet Barresi's newspaper column for June 17, 2013. I hope everyone is having a wonderful summer – playing in the water, grilling,... Read more
Two teens killed in crash at T…
| Sun June 16, 2013
A double fatality collision occurred on Friday evening, on Indian Road and Pettit Bay Road just 5.9 miles South of Tahlequah. According to Oklahoma Highway Patrol... Read more
Edmond Man Arrested for Solici…
| Sat June 15, 2013
A member of the OSBI Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested an Edmond man on June 14th after a two-month-long investigation into solicitation for... Read more
Commissioner Doak Protects Con…
Oklahoma Insurance Department Media | Fri June 14, 2013
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak has issued a bulletin to all Oklahoma-licensed public adjusters advising them not to charge customers more... Read more
Commissioner Doak Advises Insu…
Oklahoma Insurance Department Media | Fri June 14, 2013
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak has issued a bulletin to all Oklahoma-licensed property and casualty insurers and insurance producers, advising them... Read more
State Board of Education Meeti…
OKW Staff | Fri June 14, 2013
Fiscal Year 2014 Education Appropriation ApprovedState Board of Education members in a special meeting on Wednesday approved spending for the more than $2.4 billion education... Read more
Helicopter crash in Talihina
| Fri June 14, 2013
Sources have told OKW that an Eagle Med Helicopter has crashed at the Talihina Indian Hospital and that there some injuries. LeFlore Count EMS is currently... Read more
UPDATE: Helicopter crash in Ta…
| Fri June 14, 2013
A resident of Talihina has informed OKW that an Eagle Med Helicopter has crashed at the Choctaw Nation Hospital in Talihina.The incident occurred when the... Read more
Police report of a fatality cr…
| Thu June 13, 2013
A motorcycle accident claimed the life of Bill Caldwell, 55 of Poteau late Wednesday afternoon. According to the report Caldwell was driving a Honda Goldwing south... Read more
FATAL MOTORCYCLE CRASH IN HODG…
| Thu June 13, 2013
Hodgen OK - A fatality collision occurred on June 12, 2013 at 6:15 P.M., six miles South of Hodgen on US Highway 59 in LeFlore... Read more
OHP Marine Enforcement Trooper…
| Wed June 12, 2013
Concentrated effort to curb drinking and boating slated for June 28-30, 2013 Oklahoma City, Ok June 10, 2013 – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol Marine Enforcement Section... Read more
Bridge in Oklahoma City Named …
Oklahoma House of Representatives Media | Wed June 12, 2013
OKLAHOMA CITY – A section of Interstate 44 in northeast Oklahoma City is soon to be named for a famous local musician. Kenneth Kilgore, founding artistic... Read more
Disaster Aid Extended To Worke…
Oklahoma Employment Security Commission Media | Wed June 12, 2013
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (June 12, 2013) – The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) announced today that Presidential Disaster Declaration FEMA-4117-DR has been amended to include... Read more
UPDATE: Motorcycle Accident No…
| Wed June 12, 2013
Update: OKW has learned that Rick Ford, Deputy Warden at the Jim Hamilton Correctional Facility has unfortunately succumbed to injuries sustained in a motorcycle collision... Read more
Former Rainbow Fleet Executive…
Oklahoma Attorney General Media | Wed June 12, 2013
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Scott Pruitt Wednesday charged the former executive director of the Oklahoma City Rainbow Fleet with one count of embezzlement and... Read more
Miss OSU receives special reco…
| Wed June 12, 2013
(STILLWATER, Okla., June 12, 2013)- Miss Oklahoma State University Michelle Langford received over $5,000 in scholarships and special recognition for her talent performance during the... Read more
Legislative Look
Janet Barresi | Wed June 12, 2013
On Monday, I attended two ceremonial bill signings at the State Capitol to celebrate legislation I feel is of vital importance to Oklahomans. First, I must... Read more
Cherokee Nation Pursues $50 Mi…
Julie Hubbard | Wed June 12, 2013
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. —The Cherokee Nation Tribal Council passed a resolution Monday to file a lawsuit against the federal government for nearly $50 million, the amount... Read more
Talihina Helicopter Crash Vict…
| Wed June 12, 2013
The helicopter hit the ground a short distance from where it took off. The patient on board the Eagle-Med helicopter that crashed at the Choctaw Nation... Read more
McAlester couple donates alumn…
| Wed June 12, 2013
WILBURTON, OK (June 12, 2013) – As award-winning artist and McAlester native Anita Caldwell Jackson walked through the halls on Eastern Oklahoma State College's campus... Read more
Oklahoma Insurance Claims from…
| Tue June 11, 2013
OKLAHOMA CITY – Insurance claims filed in response to several May tornadoes jumped to 60,308 Tuesday, with insurance payments reaching $470,323,299. "These numbers are already staggering,... Read more
Tahlequah Cyclist injured in a…
| Tue June 11, 2013
A personal injury collision occurred on June 10, 2013 at approximately 7.22 P.M. on Jarvis Road and Burchett Road, .4 miles north and .3 miles... Read more
Press Statement: Talihina Heli…
| Tue June 11, 2013
Janet Sharp representing the Choctaw Nation Hospital provided the following information. The Eagle Med helicopter with one patient, one pilot and two others on board that... Read more
OSBI Works Officer-Involved Sh…
| Mon June 10, 2013
The Okfuskee County Sheriff's Department requested OSBI assistance with a police-involved shooting that happened in Paden on June 9, 2013. At approximately 3 A.M.., a deputy... Read more
Drowning at Skiatook Lake
According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Matt Drummond, a Skiatook man drowned at Skiatook Lake on Sunday at 3:49…
Fatality collision in Tulsa County
A fatality collision occurred on June 7, 2013 at 8:45 P.M at 9500 W Avery Drive, In Tulsa County. The accident…
May 2013 Storms Cause Millions of Dollars of Damage to Oklahoma School Sites
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Janet Barresi announced today that as of a last count on June 6 as many…
TSA Not Lifting Ban on Pocket Knives
The Transportation Security Administration Leaders are dropping a proposal to let airline passengers carry small knives, bats and other sports…
Adoption Event Planned for Moore Tornado Pet Victims
More than 200 pets displaced by the Moore Tornado continue to be housed at three shelters in the metro: the…
DISASTER ASSISTANCE TOPS $5.1MILLION FOR MAY 18-27 STORMS
OKLAHOMA CITY – State and federal disaster assistance now tops $5.1 million for homeowners and renters in Oklahoma affected by…
Airplane Crashes Covington - Oklahoma Welcome
According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol a 1977 Grumman AG Cat GI64B crashed just northwest of Covington in Garfield County…
Oklahoma State Department of Education Replaces Lost Teaching Certificates
OKLAHOMA CITY (June 6, 2013) – Many educators across the state lost a great deal during the severe storms and…
May Gross Receipts Show Steady Growth
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma's economy continued to exhibit steady growth during May, State Treasurer Ken Miller said today as he…
GED Test to Expire at End of 2013
The current version of the GED® test will expire at the end of 2013. The 2002 Series GED® test will be…
Commissioner Doak Announces Two New Locations for 2013 Senior Fraud Conferences
OKLAHOMA CITY – Due to a growing number of reports of fraud targeting Oklahoma's senior population, the Oklahoma Insurance Department…
Attorney General Pruitt Warns of Phony Lottery Scam
Couple loses $20,000; Criminal claimed to know AG OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Scott Pruitt Wednesday issued a consumer alert to…
Bill Signing, Rally Move State Forward on Bullying Prevention
OKLAHOMA CITY – A new law and May rally have boosted bullying prevention efforts, according to a state lawmaker. On May…
OKLAHOMA NEEDS MORE TROOPERS - Oklahoma Welcome
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is participating in an aggressive recruitment effort in an attempt to raise the number of qualified…
D-Day Explored - Oklahoma Welcome
Today is the 69th anniversary of D-Day. Do you know what D-Day is or why we have a D-Day? OKW…
Total employee compensation study launched
Effort to review pay, benefits of most executive branch employees OKLAHOMA CITY — The Office of Management and Enterprise Services this…
40th Annual Cadet Lawman Academy
(Burns Flat, Ok.) - The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is hosting the 40th Annual Cadet Lawman Academy at Burns Flat, Oklahoma…
OKDHS Forms Workgroup to Restore Child Care after Tornadoes
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Severe storms and tornadoes that hit Oklahoma in May resulted in 19 licensed child care homes and…
OKDHS Announces Rate Increases for Developmental Disabilities and Aging Services Providers; Expand Services
OKLAHOMA CITY -- The Oklahoma Legislature appropriated $44 million dollars to the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) for the…
OSBI Searches for Tool Box Related to Hughes County Homicide
The OSBI is searching for an important piece of evidence involved in the recent homicide of Eric Stephens in Hughes…
Fatal Crash in McCurtain County
A fatality collision occurred on May 3rd in 2 :17 P.M., 9 miles South of Smithville in McCurtain County. According to…
Helicopter crashes into lake - Oklahoma Welcome
At approximately 11:30 AM Sunday (June 2, 2013), Oklahoma Highway Patrol Troop B Tulsa dispatch was notified of a possible…
Apache Corp. Presents Shelter Oklahoma Schools with $500,000 donation
OKLAHOMA CITY – Members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives and two businesses gathered at the state Capitol Thursday afternoon…
Islamic Group CAIR Requests, Then Rejects Meeting Counterterrorism Caucus
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Counterterrorism Caucus of the Oklahoma Legislature announced today that the Council on American-Islamic Relations rejected an…
Defining the Debris Removal Process for Insured Tornado Victims
OKLAHOMA CITY – Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak wants to make sure tornado victims with homeowners insurance understand their financial…
UPDATE--Alma Parking Lot Bomb Scare - Oklahoma Welcome
UPDATE-- According to law enforcement officials, the suspicious backpack left in the parking lot of the Alma Wal-Mart contained camping…
Mother and Baby Dead - Oklahoma Welcome
Violent weather, including twisters once again exploded this evening in the Oklahoma City area, including Moore, which is south of…
Drowning in Caddo County - Oklahoma Welcome
OHP Trooper Woody Perry of the Lake Patrol Division reports that a drowning occurred at 2:00 PM Wednesday on Fort…
Agents Arrest OKC Man for Possession & Distribution of Child Pornography
On May 29th, an OSBI agent assigned to the Oklahoma Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested Zachary Ray Aldridge…
22,000 Insurance Claims Filed after Tornado Outbreak
OKLAHOMA CITY – Property and auto insurance claims related to the May 19 & 20 tornadoes in Oklahoma have already…
Congressman Mullin Tours Re-Opened Shady Lane Loop Campground
Submitted by Angie Gallant POTEAU – Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-2) visited the newly re-opened Shady Lane Loop Campground at Cedar Lake…
Soldier Taps Experience to Aid Tornado Victims
137th Air Refueling Wing MOORE, Okla., May 28, 2013 - Oklahoma is known for its volatile weather and tornadoes, prompting state…
Investigation in Holdenville Homicide Continues - Oklahoma Welcome
Body of Missing Holdenville Man Found, Investigation Continues The body of the Holdenville man reported missing by his mother earlier last…
Holiday Week-end Keeps OHP Busy - Oklahoma Welcome
Friday evening, a one vehicle accident .6 miles north of County Road 1370 in Kiowa County claimed the life of…
OHP STAY BUSY THIS WEEKEND - Oklahoma Welcome
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol stayed busy working accidents across the state over the Memorial Day Week end. Here a few reports…
Insurance Policies Will Remain in Place
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak is calling for a moratorium on all insurance non-renewals, cancellations and…
Legislators File Resolution To Cease And Desist Relations With McGraw-Hill
OKLAHOMA CITY- The Oklahoma State Department of Education should cease and desist all contractual relations with McGraw-Hill for the state's…
OSU students design tornado-chasing UAVs
STILLWATER, Ok- Students from Oklahoma State University's Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering have designed storm penetrating air vehicles. The…
State Troopers Continue Providing Assistance in Moore
State Troopers from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol continue to provide assistance to victims of the recent deadly tornado in Moore,…
Face of Defense: Airman Aids Victim of Oklahoma Tornado Strike
145th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment MOORE, Okla., May 24, 2013 - As a community shatters in the wake of a deadly…
Healthy and Safe Swimming Precautions
As Oklahomans gear up for a summer of fun activities on the water, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH)…
Time for Boy Scouts of America to Confront The Difference Between Pedophilia and Homosexuality
Attorneys suing the Boy Scouts of America for child sexual abuse and failing to protect children said Thursday that today's…
Four Representatives Starting 501(c)(3) to Ensure Safety of Oklahoma Students
OKLAHOMA CITY – Four members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives are joining together to help provide storm shelters or…
Phi Kappa Phi inducts new members
(STILLWATER, Okla., May 23, 2013) -- A total of 193 students have been accepted for induction and initiation into the…
Oklahoma Airman Experiences Moore Tornado's Wrath
By Army Sgt. Daniel Nelson Jr.145th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment MOORE, Okla., May 23, 2013 - The Midwest region is certainly…
Lawmakers applaud Altus selection for new Air Force training unit
Sen. Mike Schulz and Rep. Charles Ortega said the selection of Altus Air Force Base for the first Formal Training…
Cherokee Nation And USDA Consider Commercial Meat Processing in North East Oklahoma
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — The Cherokee Nation and United States Department of Agriculture will create a working group to study whether…
House Sends Emergency Tornado Relief Measure to Governor’s Desk
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives unanimously passed Senate Bill 249, a measure that will provide relief in…
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