Two survive semi rollover crash on I-44 ramp to I-35 in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma – Two individuals are fortunate to have survived a semi-truck rollover early Friday morning on the ramp from I-44 to northbound I-35 in Oklahoma City. The crash occurred around 5:00 a.m. when the semi overturned, trapping both the driver and passenger inside the cab…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol cites safety violations after crash involving vehicle steered with vise grips
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is reminding the public about the dangers of operating unsafe vehicles after a recent crash involving a car that was being steered with vise grips instead of a standard steering wheel. According to officials, the vehicle was involved in…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol celebrates retirement after 40 years of dedicated service
Oklahoma — The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has recognized the retirement of a longtime lieutenant, marking the end of a distinguished 40-year career in public safety and service to the state. The trooper began his career in 1985 as a Capitol Patrolman with the Department of…
Oklahoma troopers arrest Missouri woman after short pursuit on multiple offenses
Oklahoma – A traffic stop attempt by an Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper on June 30, 2025, led to a brief vehicle pursuit and the arrest of a Missouri woman now facing multiple charges. At approximately [time not specified], Trooper Kainen Nance (#513) observed a maroon…
Traffic stop on I-40 leads to arrest and seizure of 16 pounds of methamphetamine, says Oklahoma Highway Patrol
Oklahoma – A recent traffic stop on Interstate 40 by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol resulted in the arrest of a driver and the discovery of 16 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in the trunk of the vehicle, authorities announced. According to officials, the stop began as…
Governor highlights low unemployment and rising revenue as signs of Oklahoma’s economic strength
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt is praising what he calls a strong showing for Oklahoma’s economy, pointing to new data that highlights increased revenue, job creation, and low unemployment across the state. “This is what happens when you keep your fiscal house in order,” said…
Oklahoma sends additional resources to aid New Mexico and Texas flood recovery
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt and the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) deployed additional resources to support New Mexico and Texas following severe flooding in both states. To assist with recovery efforts in New Mexico, Oklahoma sent a 10-person Support Team to the New…
Oklahoma Department of Transportation seeks public input on long-range transportation plan
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) is inviting residents to provide feedback on the state’s Long-Range Transportation Plan, which outlines priorities and strategies to guide Oklahoma’s transportation network through 2050. The plan evaluates long-term trends, community needs, and emerging technologies, establishing a comprehensive…
Governor Stitt defends new business court law before Oklahoma Supreme Court
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt reaffirmed his commitment to making Oklahoma the most business-friendly state in the nation as his legal team presented oral arguments before the Oklahoma Supreme Court in support of the state’s new business court law. The law, passed during the 2025…
Turner Turnpike reopens after semi-truck crash near Bristow causes temporary closure
Oklahoma – A crash involving a commercial motor vehicle temporarily shut down eastbound lanes of the Turner Turnpike (I-44) near mile marker 200, just east of Bristow, on Sunday. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the collision occurred in the…
Oklahoma Transportation Commission approves $930 million county road and bridge improvement plan for 2026–2030
Oklahoma – At its Monday meeting, the Oklahoma Transportation Commission approved the County Improvements for Roads and Bridges (CIRB) Plan for Fiscal Years 2026 to 2030. The updated five-year plan allocates nearly $930 million toward critical upgrades to county roads and bridges across all 77…
Oklahoma to take over Lawton Correctional Facility, ending state’s use of private prisons
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Department of Corrections (ODOC) has entered into a formal agreement to purchase the Lawton Correctional Facility from The GEO Group, marking a pivotal step toward a fully unified state-run corrections system. ODOC is scheduled to assume operational control of the facility…