Council hears explanation for malfunction of storm sirens

CHICKASHA – The public spotlight was trained on emergency services during the recent City Council meeting. While potentially severe weather was brewing Nov. 3, storm warning sirens failed to sound the alarm at about 3:30 p.m. Fortunately, no tornado developed.

Review ‘Onward Chickasha’ plan by Dec. 4

From staff reports The City of Chickasha invites all residents to provide their input to the 2050 Onward Chickasha Draft Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map. Public participation can help guide the city’s direction in the future.

Water lines to be installed under railroad tracks in Chickasha

Contracts totaling $763,000 were awarded by the Chickasha Municipal Authority to construct water lines under railroad tracks. The CMA will pay Matthews Trenching Co.

Paxton nominated as Oklahoma State Senate President Pro Tempore Designee

From staff reports OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate Republican Caucus met last week and nominated Sen. Lonnie Paxton (R-Tuttle) to serve as the next President Pro Tempore of the Oklahoma Senate. If the final vote during the Senate’s Organization Day on Jan.

OTA to issue $1B in bonds for ‘long-range plan’ projects

From staff/wire reports OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority board unanimously approved three resolutions during its meeting this month that authorizes the OTA to issue revenue bonds sufficient to generate $1 billion in construction funds to finance ACCESS Oklahoma long-range plan...

BAE receives $493M federal contract

From staff reports BAE Systems, a global defense company which has a plant in Elgin, recently received a $493 million contract to continue producing M109A7 self-propelled howitzers and M992A3 ammunition carriers for the U.S. Army, the company said in a news release.

Biden administration asks Congress for $98.4B in disaster aid after stormy year

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is asking Congress to approve $98.4 billion in emergency spending to bolster the federal government’s response and recovery efforts following a series of natural disasters, including Hurricanes Helene and Milton that devastated parts of Southeastern states.

Rig Report: As nation’s count remain constant, Oklahoma drops to 43 active rigs

From staff reports The Baker Hughes rig report released Friday shows the nation’s oil and gas rig numbers were fairly steady with a decline of only one rig, leaving 584 oil and gas rigs active across Oklahoma and the other energy producing states.

Supreme Court rules state regulators erred in suspending franchise fees

OKLAHOMA CITY – The district court ruling that Oklahoma’s anti-ESG Act is unconstitutional will be appealed to the state Supreme Court. Glenpool retiree Don Keenan challenged House Bill 2034, the Energy Discrimination Elimination Act of 2022, in a lawsuit filed in December 2023.