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Freda Daugherty, One of OHP’s First Female Troopers, Dies at 82
Freda Daugherty, who joined OHP in 1978 and served nearly 30 years, has died at age 82. She was one of the agency’s first female troopers.

mike33692
4 days ago1 min read
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Oklahoma Updates Medical Marijuana Transport Rules
New Oklahoma medical marijuana rules ban in-vehicle use and require opened products to be stored out of the driver’s reach.

mike33692
Nov 211 min read
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One Person Killed by Train Near Mulhall
OHP says one person is dead after being struck by a train near Mulhall late Sunday night.
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mike33692
Nov 181 min read
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Minco Bus Crash Caused by Deer Collision, 7 Injured Including Coach and Students
A Minco school bus carrying the softball team crashed after hitting a deer, injuring four students and three adults, including coach Cody Schmidt. The rollover crash renews debate on school bus seat belts.

mike33692
Sep 91 min read
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Homeless Roundup in Tulsa Draws Statewide Attention
OHP has begun clearing homeless encampments in Tulsa after an order from Gov. Kevin Stitt. Homeless individuals are given a choice: shelter or jail.

mike33692
Sep 82 min read
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Drummond Issues Binding Opinion Requiring OHP to Patrol Metro Interstates
Attorney General Gentner Drummond says OHP must continue patrolling interstates in Oklahoma’s metro areas, blocking a plan to abandon coverage.

mike33692
Aug 271 min read
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Troopers Urge Safety After 16 Fatalities on Oklahoma Roads and Waterways
Oklahoma highway patrol troopers urge defensive driving after 16 people, including five children, died in Oklahoma crashes and a drowning over one weekend.

mike33692
Aug 271 min read
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Oklahoma Highway Patrol Brings Back Iconic Black-and-White Patrol Cars
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is returning to its iconic black-and-white patrol car design, first introduced in 1937, with reflective graphics for safety.

mike33692
Aug 111 min read
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