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…
Because the first two sing-along screening of White Christmas sold out, the Circle Cinema had added two more at 7 p.m. December 21 and 2 p.m. December 22. There will be pre-show trivia and a free Christmas bell at both sing-a-long screenings. They will be hosted by Circle Cinema board member Jody McIntyre. Exit Christmas…
STILLWATER — The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) recently published an article about pain management and mobility issues in companion animals. According to AAHA, the foundations of disease begin when pets are young – even a few months old into young adulthood. Pet owners need to work with their veterinarian throughout their pet’s life stages…
Tulsa Animal Welfare (TAW), Humane Society of Tulsa (HST) and the Tulsa Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Tulsa SPCA) announced the creation of the Coalition for Tulsa Pets, an effort to develop a plan to increase the live release rate at Tulsa Animal Welfare. TAW, HST and the Tulsa SPCA provide sheltering,…
Insurance Commissioner-elect Glen Mulready has tapped Oklahoma native and adviser Tyler Laughlin to lead his transition efforts. Laughlin, currently a deputy commissioner for the Oklahoma Insurance Department, was also part of the transition team for former Attorney General Scott Pruitt. Mulready said Laughlin would serve as chief of staff and first deputy insurance commissioner. “I…