Oklahoma Highway Patrol responds to unusual situation on Turner Turnpike involving truck and trailer supported by furniture dollies
Oklahoma – On March 22, Trooper Joe Spears #631 responded to a truck and trailer on the Turner Turnpike at the Kellyville exit. The driver was using furniture dollies to support his trailer, which was clearly ineffective. The driver was ticketed for driving with a…
Governor Stitt orders comprehensive ban on DeepSeek for all state-owned devices, citing significant security risks and compliance concerns
Oklahoma – Governor Stitt has directed the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) to review the program DeepSeek and provide a recommendation regarding its use on state devices. After a thorough evaluation, the State of Oklahoma has decided to ban DeepSeek on all state-owned…
Mom refused to seek medical attention for her baby even after knowing that the child ingested medcation her husband left open because she feared her children would be taken away, resulting in her death; charges
Oklahoma – An Oklahoma man and woman were taken into custody and charged with first-degree murder and felony child neglect following the death of their baby earlier this month. At the beginning of March, deputies responded to a report of an unresponsive child at the…
Governor Stitt moves to intervene in Creek Nation lawsuit against City of Tulsa over enforcement of municipal laws
Oklahoma – Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has filed a motion to intervene in *Muscogee Creek Nation v. City of Tulsa*, a lawsuit challenging the city’s authority to enforce municipal laws, including traffic laws, against tribal members. The case raises questions about Tulsa’s police powers, which…
Troopers assist with inmate evacuation after fire at Pushmataha County jail
Oklahoma – Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers responded to a fire at the Pushmataha County jail and offices, working alongside other agencies to assist in evacuating inmates. The incident required a coordinated effort between law enforcement and fire crews to ensure the safety of those inside…
Governor Stitt joins over fifty elected officials, religious and educational organizations in support of religious charter school access before U.S. Supreme Court in landmark case
Oklahoma – Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt recently expressed strong support for the Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board and St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Charter School as the case *Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond* heads to the U.S. Supreme Court. The case will address whether…
Man and woman arrested on multiple felony charges after contraband smuggling operation uncovered at Northeast Oklahoma Community Corrections Center
Oklahoma – An investigation by the Oklahoma Department of Corrections’ Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has resulted in multiple felony charges against two individuals accused of smuggling contraband into the Northeast Oklahoma Community Corrections Center. The case began when the facility’s warden reported a…
Governor Stitt declares State of Emergency in 12 Oklahoma counties after wildfires and severe weather
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt has signed Executive Order 2025-06, declaring a State of Emergency in 12 Oklahoma counties following destructive wildfires and severe weather conditions. The affected counties include Cleveland, Creek, Dewey, Grady, Lincoln, Logan, Oklahoma, Pawnee, Payne, Pottawatomie, Roger Mills, and Stephens. The…
OHP responds to multiple semi roll-overs across the state amid low visibility and high winds
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol responded to multiple semi roll-overs across the state on March 14, 2025. The first two incidents occurred just moments apart on the Cimarron Turnpike at mile marker 16, followed by another at I-40 westbound at mile marker 101. A…
ODOT designates SWODA Board as Oklahoma’s first regional transportation planning organization
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Department of Transportation has officially designated the South Western Oklahoma Development Authority Board of Trustees as the first regional transportation planning organization in the state. This major milestone acknowledges the Southwest Oklahoma Regional Transportation Planning Organization for its commitment to improving transportation…
Oklahoma mother who took her child and fled with her boyfriend, a convicted offender, days before losing parental rights after the boy’s dad filed for emergency custody, citing concerns over the woman’s partner, was arrested
Oklahoma – A 2-year-old child at the center of an Endangered Missing Advisory has been safely recovered at the U.S.-Mexico border. Anthony was found crossing into the United States from Mexico with his mother, KateIyn. Customs and Border Patrol agents stopped the mother and the…
Deadline extended for nominations for Governor Stitt’s Outstanding Achievement in Agriculture Award
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry has announced an extension for nominations for Governor Stitt’s Outstanding Achievement in Agriculture Award. The new deadline for submissions is March 15, giving more time to recognize individuals who have made exceptional contributions to Oklahoma’s…
