10 file for 4 open seats on Chickasha City Council

CHICKASHA – Ten local residents, six men and four women, filed for four open seats on the City Council. All four offices are contested and one ward has four contenders. The candidates include three incumbents and a former councilman.

Chickasha seeks compliance with Trump’s DEI executive order

CHICKASHA – Although President Trump issued an executive order that bans diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs in the federal government, it has had a ripple effect.

Chickasha secures alternate financing for 2 new fire trucks

CHICKASHA – The City Council voted to secure alternate financing for the $3.14 million loan needed to buy two new fire trucks.The council voted Sept. 16, 2024, to obtain financing from Liberty Bank for acquisition of a ladder truck and an engine/pumper truck. The loan commanded a 4.

City Council comparing Lawton and Norman fire departments and their pay scales

Mayor Stan Booker and the Lawton City Council are scheduled tonight to consider whether local citizens are paying more than residents of “peer cities,” specifically Norman, for fire and emergency service.

State Chamber’s legislative agenda includes tax policy, legal reform, workforce, education

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sweeping tax code reform and workforce initiatives will dominate the State Chamber of Commerce’s lobbying efforts in the coming weeks.Several lawmakers championed numerous bills chamber officials touted during a press conference held Feb. 6 at the state Capitol.

Armed robber sentenced in Lawton branch bank in Oklahoma City

OKLAHOMA CITY – An Oklahoma City man with a lengthy criminal record was sentenced to serve 11 years and three months in federal prison for armed bank robbery of a Lawton branch bank and possessing and brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a violent crime.

Four Oklahoma banks examined for CRA compliance; Vici bank punished

Four Oklahoma banks received a “satisfactory” rating from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. for their compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act.

Southwest Oklahoma Legislative Update: House

OKLAHOMA CITY – After the new legislative session began Feb.3, Assistant Majority Floor Leader Rep.Gerrid Kendrix (R-Altus) saw a measure he authored, House Bill 2728, pass the House Administrative Rules Committee within just a few days by a vote of 12-1.