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Abraham Lincoln is among the most revered figures in American history. Born in Kentucky on February 12, 1809, Lincoln served as the sixteenth president of the United States from 1861 until his assassination in 1865. Lincoln was president during the American Civil War, when he led the Union to victory over the Confederacy, an outcome which resulted in the end of slavery in the United States. Though Lincoln's role during the American Civil War is well-known, there's much more to the man dubbed 'Honest Abe.'
Read moreThe Konawa Public Works Authority found elevated levels of lead in drinking water in some homes/buildings. Lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Please read this information closely to see what you can do to reduce lead in your drinking water.
Read moreOklahoma City—Oklahoma law enforcement agencies across the State participated in the nationwide 2023 Winter Holiday Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign which ran from Wednesday, December 13, 2023, to Monday, January 1, 2024. During this time, Oklahomans could anticipate several ENDUI checkpoints and saturation patrols. While the campaign focused on keeping impaired drivers off the road during peak holiday celebrations, the agencies were asked to keep track of additional traffic safety issues, such as speeding, seat belt usage and car seat usage. Below are the initial results for that campaign: Impaired Driving Arrests: 728 Speeding Citations: 6,241 Speeding Written Warnings: 8,675 Seat Belt Citations: 1,479 Seat Belt Written Warning: 76 Car Seat Citations: 90 Car Seat Written Warnings: 141 The enforcement efforts brought additional noteworthy accomplishments. The Oklahoma Highway Safety Office was informed that: Deputies in the Creek County Sheriff’s Office made a felony arrest and assisted with a pursuit for another felony arrest during their shifts. One checkpoint and saturation patrol with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and Lawton Police Department resulted in 15 impaired driving arrests between the two agencies. The Guthrie Police Department had 259 total citations issued with six traffic related arrests to include DUIs, warrants, felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm while intoxicated and other infractions.
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Read moreThe Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) Transportation Division has downsized its motor vehicle fleet to the benefit of 16 other law enforcement agencies, departments and offices. The decision to downsize was made before the Governor’s executive order to reduce the state’s fleet inventory issued in May 2023.
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