Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt has received the initial financial examination report for the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS). Prepared by CPA David Greenwell, the report offers a transparent review of the department’s financial operations, identifies a projected supplemental funding…

Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP), in partnership with the Lawton Police Department and Comanche County Sheriff’s Office, carried out a seatbelt saturation enforcement from sunrise to sunset yesterday as part of the national Click It or Ticket campaign. During the operation, several drivers…

Oklahoma – Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt, alongside Senate President Pro Tempore Lonnie Paxton and House Speaker Kyle Hilbert, has unveiled a sweeping agreement aimed at cutting taxes, investing in major infrastructure projects, and enacting reforms to bolster the state’s pro-business climate. At the heart of…

Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) is using a recent roadside incident as a reminder for all motorists to exercise better judgment when dealing with vehicle issues on busy highways. According to OHP, a semi-truck driver caused a traffic disruption on Wednesday after stopping…

Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is celebrating a major achievement as Trooper Mike Brown #238 has been named the National Top Trooper following his first-place victory at an elite competition hosted by the Texas Department of Public Safety in Austin. Competing against top troopers…

Oklahoma – The 74th Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) Academy kicked off a new phase of training on May 10, as cadets were introduced to their TAC (Training, Advising, and Counseling) officers. These seasoned instructors will guide the cadets throughout their rigorous training journey, which is…

Oklahoma – Troopers Destiny Terry (#867) and Mike Brown (#238) have been in Texas this week competing in the National Top Trooper competition. They are facing off against other states in events including shooting, driving, and physical fitness. Heading into the final day of the…

Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt issued a statement following oral arguments at the United States Supreme Court in the case Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond, commonly referred to as the St. Isidore case. “The United States Supreme Court heard a case that goes…

Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt has announced a series of immediate actions aimed at stabilizing the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) after uncovering years of financial and operational mismanagement within the agency. In a letter sent to House Speaker Kyle Hilbert…

Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt has issued a formal call for a statewide crackdown on the illegal manufacturing, distribution, and sale of psychoactive marijuana derivatives that he says present a growing threat to public safety across Oklahoma. In a letter addressed to key state agency…

Oklahoma – Earlier this week, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol deployed an airboat to monitor rising floodwaters along Bird Creek in Skiatook as heavy rainfall impacted the region. On April 30, Trooper Shaun Vann operated one of the agency’s airboats to closely track conditions in the…

Oklahoma – A semi-truck crash on the Will Rogers Turnpike near Vinita, Oklahoma, disrupted traffic but fortunately resulted in no injuries. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP), the incident occurred on April 27 at mile marker 289. The driver reportedly fell asleep at the…