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STATEWIDE – The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics concluded its October 9, 2024, Commission meeting by approving significant funding for statewide airport construction projects, new non-stop flight incentives for OKC Will Rogers International Airport and educational initiatives designed to improve the aviation classroom laboratory environment at schools across the state. These investments reflect the Department’s ongoing commitment to enhancing Oklahoma’s aviation infrastructure and fostering aerospace education for future generations.
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Dental health should be a priority at any age, and is especially important for children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than half of children between the ages of six and eight have had a cavity in at least one of their primary teeth. Also, more than half of adolescents aged 12 to 19 have had a cavity in at least one permanent tooth. Cavities and other oral health conditions, such as periodontal diseases, are largely preventable with proper oral hygiene.
Read moreA Multi-County Grand Jury investigation of the Governor’s Emergency Educational Relief (GEER) fund found significant mismanagement and misspending of millions of dollars intended to reduce disruption to the education of students impacted by the COVID19 pandemic. Although the Grand Jury found no instances of criminal action or willful corruption, the jurors’ report characterized the handling of grant money and utter lack of internal controls as “irresponsible, disappointing, and indefensible.”
Read moreThe United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced last week that Rian Reid Miller, 23, of Wewoka, was sentenced to 120 months in prison for one count of using, carrying, brandishing, and discharging a firearm during a federal crime of violence. The charge arose from an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Seminole Nation Lighthorse Police, and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.
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A Bassett Hound named Junior got some new bling courtesy of Seminole’s animal registration policy. Junior’s tag, SEM-00001, shows he is the first ‘resident’ to be tagged under city policy, and new Seminole Animal Control leadership.
Read moreOklahoma Gov. J. Kevin Stitt, in collaboration with OMES Oklahoma Cyber Command and the Oklahoma Information Sharing and Analysis Center (OK-ISAC), has declared October 2024 as Cybersecurity Awareness Month in the State of Oklahoma. By participating in the 21st-annual National Cybersecurity Month campaign, the state seeks to emphasize the critical role that every Oklahoman plays in safeguarding personal data and ensuring the security of our state’s digital infrastructure.
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