Oklahoma – Troopers with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol investigated an incident on the Turner Turnpike involving a large sheet of ice that detached from the top of an eastbound semi-trailer. The ice landed in the westbound lanes, striking a vehicle and breaking through the windshield….

Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt signed an executive order aimed at addressing concerns about the administration of Medicare Advantage plans in Oklahoma, particularly the burden placed on healthcare providers and the reduced access to care for consumers across the state. The order seeks to strengthen…

Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is conducting a statewide distracted driving enforcement emphasis from January 17 through January 31, focusing on reducing crashes caused by drivers using electronic devices. The two-week mobilization is held in honor of Trooper Nicholas Dees, who was killed by…

Oklahoma – Members of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol recently took part in an outreach event at Midwest City High School, speaking with students during the school’s Senior Alumni Day. Retired Trooper Lateka Alexander and newly graduated Trooper R.J. Walker addressed a group of students at…

Oklahoma – Last month, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol released footage showing the safe stop of a driver who had fallen asleep at the wheel on the Will Rogers Turnpike. On Saturday, Dec. 13, around noon, the Northeast Communications Center received multiple calls about a newer-model…

Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol announced that its Impaired Driving Liaisons held 21 events across the state in December through New Year’s Eve, most of them part of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. Of the events, eight were ENDUI checkpoints, while…

Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported that Troop C sponsored a local family and fellow first responder for Christmas this year. The recipient was Brad Lewallen and his family, who were affected by a serious accident earlier in the year. According to the patrol,…

Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol announced that members of its 74th Academy class have officially received their patrol vehicles as they prepare to begin service across the state. According to the agency, while the vehicles are not brand new, receiving a first patrol unit…

Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol announced the retirement of Trooper Steven Meridith following 26 years of service to the State of Oklahoma. Meridith joined the Oklahoma Highway Patrol in 1999 and graduated from the 51st academy class. Prior to his career with OHP, he…

Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol congratulated Major Jack Choate on his retirement after more than 39 years of dedicated service to the state. Choate began his career in 1986 with the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety as an emergency communications officer at the Oklahoma…

Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol celebrated the retirement of Lt Larry King #98, who concluded 26 years of dedicated service to the state of Oklahoma. Lt King began his career with OHP as a member of the 51st Academy on March 30, 1999. After…

Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported that I-35 southbound at mile marker 168 remains closed following the overturn of a tanker carrying 7,000 gallons of bio-diesel fuel. The incident occurred around 3:30 a.m., and cleanup is expected to take significant time due to the…