Tulsa Area Highways See Extensive Construction with Ongoing Closures and Detours Through 2028
Tulsa is facing multiple long-term highway construction projects, causing detours and closures, including the I-44/US-75 interchange, affecting traffic through 2028, and other works on I-44, SH-66, and US-75, with some continuing until 2026.
Federal Court Orders Tyson, Cargill, and Others to Clean Up Illinois River Watershed, Oklahoma AG Seeks Settlement
A federal court ordered major poultry companies to clean up contamination in the Illinois River Watershed, with the industry facing a comprehensive 30-year cleanup plan and immediate waste management restrictions.
Lawton's 17th and Hoover Intersection Undergoes Roadway Rehabilitation Following Resident Feedback
Roadway rehabilitation is underway at 17th Street and Hoover in Lawton after a local reported the damage, with detours expected during repairs. The project reflects the city's responsiveness to resident-reported infrastructure issues.
Oklahoma State University's Dr. Ruiqing Shen Innovates Firefighting with Advanced Hydrogel Through NSF Award
Dr. Ruiqing Shen of Oklahoma State University is developing thermoresponsive hydrogels for efficient firefighting, focusing on wildland and lithium-ion battery fires. The NSF-funded research aims to create less water-dependent fire retardants.
Oklahoma Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton Calls for Continued Negotiations in Poultry Industry Dispute Affecting Illinois River Watershed
Oklahoma Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton pushes for further negotiations in the State of Oklahoma v. Tyson Foods case regarding poultry industry pollution in the Illinois River Watershed.












