Mike W. Ray Staff Writer

Recent Stories

Risk-taking wildcatters made state a national, global ‘player’

Bird hunting operation launched

Ethics Commission hikes election contribution caps

Ex-sheriff’s son sentenced; owes hefty fines

Interior Dept. supports $2.5B in activity, 13K jobs in Okla.

Pay hike should lead to more professional state lawmakers

Retailers closing at a high rate; new stores opening, too

Altus improving its water system

Survey: State, regional economies are slowing

Former state auditor is now acting city manager at Altus

STAFF EDITORIAL: Be more like Georgia

Cotton County Sheriff Resigns but Must Stand Trial

Hospital closures, bankruptcies challenge system

STATE MEDICAL MARIJUANA BUSINESS FLYING HIGH

FDIC reports fewer bank buildings from last year, but greater assets on books

GUEST OPINION: Protecting our state’s interest

Cosmetics business is a successful family affair

Conservation Commission volunteers monitor water quality

H.E. Bailey Turnpike toll receipts up

Speeding tops list of tickets issued on H.E. Bailey Turnpike

Temple HS Football: ‘We pressed the pause button’

Rural ‘Phone Company Owners, Employees Are ‘A Major Presence’ in Their Communities

USF Subsidies are Critical to Survival of Rural Telcos and Areas They Serve

Rural Telecom Fee Increased by Fivefold

Millions Harvested From Medical Marijuana Tax

Buchanan Named Interim Fire Chief for City of Altus

GUEST OPINION: How Efficient is Transparency?

Brief Biographies of Oklahoma Workers’ Comp Commissioners

Workers’ Comp Success Story Brought to Lawton: Bearer of Good News

REVIEWED: Rocket Men

State Insurance Department Recovers $5.1M in Six Months For Policy Holders

Interim Legislative Studies Will Focus on Summer Feeding Programs, New Businesses

Stopping Bad Robocalls Act Endorsed by Five Oklahoma U.S. House Members

Interim legislative studies will focus on summer feeding progams, new businesses

Cleaning up Oklahoma’s abandoned well sites costs energy sector millions

OERB sponsors education programs about oil, gas

REVIEWED: American Heretics

REVIEWED- Future Farmer American Heretics Catholics, Jews, Muslims and the History of Religious Intolerance

OERB sponsors education programs about oil, gas

Cleaning Up Oklahoma's Abandoned Well Sites Cost Energy Sector Millions