Cameron U., Great Plains Tech key to opening FISTA

For more than 10 years, Lawton-Fort Sill has dreamed of having an Innovation Park that would be home to high-tech jobs and new, innovative industrial businesses. In fact, it was part of the plan for the 2nd Street revitalization back in 2008. The thought was, with Fort Sill being the home of the U.

Cameron U. president addresses supporters

Dear Cameron University supporters: Thanks to the dedication, calm and creativity of Cameron University employees as we face a terrifying illness, we continue to provide educational opportunities and care for our students and each other.

Nursing home advocates seek assistance fighting COVID-19

To fight the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the association representing Oklahoma’s skilled nursing facilities has identified three key policy areas of action for state government.

Dept. of Public Safety closes DL offices, goes online

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety adopted “a model that eliminates face-to-face in-office interactions with the public, until further notice.” That includes the temporary closure of all 33 driver’s license offices.

Harp staffer tests positive for COVID-19

LEXINGTON – An Oklahoma Department of Corrections staff member at Joseph Harp Correctional Center has tested positive for COVID-19.

DOJ gives state public safety grants

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Sooner State has been allocated $11.6 million of the $850 million that the U.S. Department of Justice is making available to help public safety agencies nationwide respond to the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic.

Purcell robber arrested spending loot at Norman casino

OKLAHOMA CITY – A convicted felon from Purcell pleaded guilty to a New Year’s Day armed robbery of a Norman convenience store and squandering his loot at a nearby casino. Kristopher Charles Shawn, 36, pleaded guilty in the U.S. District Court here recently to the Jan. 1, 2019, holdup, announced U.

Postal clerk admits to embezzling

OKLAHOMA CITY – A U.S. Post Office employee who admitted embezzling postal funds and making false postal record entries received a two-year term of probation and was ordered to reimburse the U.S. Postal Service $2,950. James Bryan Barnes, 53, of Norman, also was ordered by U.S.

How to file for jobless benefits

OKLAHOMA CITY – Out of work Oklahomans are encouraged by Robin Roberson, executive director of the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC), to first file initial claims online.

What is known about pandemic unemployment assistance

According to Cyndi Phillips, chief of staff of the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission, “This is what we know so far about Pandemic Unemployment Assistance” (PUA): Who is eligible for PUA? An individual who: • Is not eligible for regular or extended benefits under State or Federal law.