While decorating and entertaining this holiday season, remember, not everything people enjoy is safe for pets. Below are some tips to keep your pets safe this holiday season. Should you have a pet emergency, the Boren Veterinary Medical Hospital at Oklahoma State University is always available to help. Call 405-744-7000 for more information or to…
Under Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak, Oklahoma Insurance Department employees have earned a total of 161 professional designations. “I am extremely proud of our employees for taking their insurance knowledge to the next level,” said Doak. “Not only does it show a commitment to high-level public service, but it also sets them up for lifelong…
Amy Brown has been named Tulsa’s deputy mayor beginning Jan. 14. The deputy mayor serves as the acting mayor in the mayor’s absence and coordinates policy matters on behalf of the City of Tulsa. Brown will be replacing Michael Junk who recently accepted the chief of staff position for Governor-elect Kevin Stitt. “Amy plays a…
The upcoming holiday season means Oklahomans may often be traveling during potentially dangerous winter weather conditions. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) encourages the public to begin preparation for the upcoming holiday travel season. Proper planning can reduce the risk of injury and illness while also ensuring a family is prepared for a major…
George H.W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States and father of former president George W. Bush, died November 30. A World War II hero, the senior Bush was president during the collapse of the Soviet Union and the ending of the Cold War in Europe. He was a fighter pilot in World War…
Joe Kralicek, Executive Director of the Tulsa Area Emergency Management Agency, Steve Piltz, Meteorologist in Charge at the National Weather Service in Tulsa, and Stan Whiteford from Public Service Company of Oklahoma, spoke about weather preparedness for Tulsa. The City of Tulsa is responsible for clearing snow and ice from certain segments of the Tulsa…
Silver Dollar City announced the winners of a search to salute community heroes as part of a “Dream Big, Do Good” initiative, recognizing extraordinary people who make a difference in their communities. The “Dream Big, Do Good” campaign was held in conjunction with the theme park’s new world record-setting roller coaster Time Traveler. Ten individual…
The Department of Rehabilitation Services has transferred 3,424 job seekers with significant disabilities from waiting lists to active caseloads since January 1. DRS’ Vocational Rehabilitation and Visual Services staff began providing career planning and employment services to 505 new clients in the most recent group moved from waiting lists in November. The agency’s waiting lists…
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is helping holiday travelers with two new tools to help them make travel decisions. “The department is adding snow plow camera images during inclement weather to its online road conditions map. Making these tools available to the public is part of the department’s ongoing efforts to modernize its communication with…
Governor-elect Kevin Stitt named Michael Junk as his chief of staff and former Tulsa Rep. Michael Rogers as Secretary of State. Donelle Harder will be Deputy Secretary of State. “I am pleased to announce Michael Junk as my Chief of Staff and Michael Rogers as my nomination to Secretary of State,” Stitt said. “Both bring…