Graycen Wheeler

3 days ago | kosu.org | Graycen Wheeler

The Corps does not have enough staff to safely oversee those areas while still being prepared to mobilize for flood management duties if needed. “We understand these temporary closures will disrupt plans and we sincerely appreciate the public’s flexibility.” said Jamie Hyslop, chief of the Corps’ Natural Resources and Recreation Branch.

1 week ago | kgou.org | Graycen Wheeler

The dam was completed in 1918 (around 10,000 people attended its dedication ceremony), then rebuilt in 1923 after damage from repeated flooding. At the time, the dam — which is hollow concrete and not anchored to the ground — had an expected lifespan of 30 years. Instead, it's lasted more than a century, and it hasn't changed much. But state and federal dam regulations have changed, and the dam no longer meets the requirements. It has nearly two dozen gates, but only one engine to lift them.

1 week ago | kosu.org | Graycen Wheeler

The dam was completed in 1918 (around 10,000 people attended its dedication ceremony), then rebuilt in 1923 after damage from repeated flooding. At the time, the dam — which is hollow concrete and not anchored to the ground — had an expected lifespan of 30 years. Instead, it’s lasted more than a century, and it hasn’t changed much. But state and federal dam regulations have changed, and the dam no longer meets the requirements. It has nearly two dozen gates, but only one engine to lift them.

1 week ago | kgou.org | Graycen Wheeler

Amid weeks of harsh criticism from and toward Stitt, the governor set up a Wildland Fire Working Group to review the response to March's wildfires and evaluate the Oklahoma Forestry Services. The group, which includes representatives from state agencies, public utilities and local fire chiefs, met for the first time in April. It's led by the state Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur and Secretary of Emergency Management Trish Everest.

1 week ago | kosu.org | Graycen Wheeler

Amid weeks of harsh criticism from and toward Stitt, the governor set up a Wildland Fire Working Group to review the response to March’s wildfires and evaluate the Oklahoma Forestry Services. The group, which includes representatives from state agencies, public utilities and local fire chiefs, met for the first time in April. It’s led by the state Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur and Secretary of Emergency Management Trish Everest.