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 – 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 – 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…

Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Transportation Commission is set to hold its monthly meeting at 11 a.m. Monday, July 7, at the R.A. Ward Transportation Building, 200 N.E. 21st St., in Oklahoma City. Members of the public and media are encouraged to attend in person or…

Lawton, OK – In a demonstration of interstate solidarity, Governor Kevin Stitt and the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) announced on Saturday that two Type III swift water rescue teams from Oklahoma are being deployed to Texas to support ongoing flood response efforts. The…

Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is reminding the public to stay safe this Fourth of July weekend, as part of its ongoing Tuesday with a Trooper series. In this week’s update, Lt. Mark Southall (#81) addressed holiday safety ahead of the busy travel and…

Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt has appointed Robert J. Getchell to serve as district judge for Office 1 of the 24th Judicial District, which includes Creek County. “Robert brings nearly four decades of high-level legal experience and a deep respect for the rule of law…

Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt praised a recent Oklahoma Supreme Court decision in Stroble v. Oklahoma Tax Commission, calling it a “big win” for equal treatment under the law and the future of the state. The ruling rejected race-based tax exemptions and narrowed the scope…

Oklahoma – Two drivers are facing hefty fines after being clocked at dangerously high speeds in separate incidents over the past two nights, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Trooper Devin Walbridge (#728) stopped a driver going 116 mph in a 65 mph zone on…

Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol Communications Division played a key support role alongside the Oklahoma City Police Department throughout the recent NBA Finals and celebratory championship parade. To ensure public safety and coordinated response efforts, OHP brought in communications officers from across the state…

Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol Marine Enforcement Division conducted a focused safety operation over the weekend at Tenkiller Ferry Lake to protect boaters and lake visitors amid increased summer activity. Troopers made contact with 145 vessels and 479 individuals, issuing 164 warnings and 11…

Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol recently had the honor of escorting Thunderbird pilots and crew to their aircraft ahead of the Tinker Air Force Base air show. Alongside the excitement of the event, attendees visited the #TeamTinker “Honoring Those Who Served” booth in the…