Claremore, OK – State Highway 20 was closed this afternoon by Oklahoma Department of Transportation. Overnight rain cause the west bound side SH 20 to giving way on Keetonville Hill just west of Verdigris River in Rogers County. “A man came into our station around 2:30 and said we needed… Continue reading
Oklahoma City, OK – Citing recent precipitation and the advice of fire experts, Gov. Brad Henry today modified the state’s burn ban, lifting burn prohibitions for all but 25 counties in the panhandle and southwestern Oklahoma. The governor also issued an additional safety warning, telling Oklahomans not to burn if… Continue reading
Oklahoma City, OK – Citing high winds, dry conditions and a series of recent wildfires, Gov. Brad Henry today declared a statewide burn ban for Oklahoma. The governor’s office announced the decision Tuesday afternoon after reviewing weather data and discussing fire conditions with forestry officials in the Oklahoma Department of… Continue reading
Governor Brady Henry has issued a Proclamation declaring Sunday, January 13, 2008 as “Amber Alert Awareness Day” in Oklahoma. In 1999, Oklahoma became the first state to implement a Statewide Amber Alert Program. The Amber Alert program is named after 9 year old Amber Hagerman, who was abducted while riding… Continue reading
With winter weather approaching, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol is urging motorists to help bring the year to a close without any more deaths on our roadways.“We really need people to ensure their vehicles are ready to operate in cold weather, and then make a mental check about the driving… Continue reading
