Oklahoma County judge rules state’s anti-ESG Act unconstitutional

OKLAHOMA CITY–The Oklahoma County district judge who previously suspended enforcement of Oklahoma’s anti-ESG (environmental, social, and governance) Act granted summary judgment in the case.Judge Sheila Stinson cited three violations of the state Constitution in her Oct.

Merritt, Stroud square off in race for sheriff’s office

LAWTON – Comanche County voters will choose a new sheriff when they go to the polls Nov. 5.Republican candidate Michael Merritt will face his Democratic opponent, David Stroud, in the race to replace outgoing Comanche County Sheriff Kenny Stradley.

Lawton Ward 2 residents to elect new Council member

On Election Day Nov. 5, Lawton residents of Ward 2 will decide whether Shelli Fox or R.L. Smith will be their representative on the City Council.Smith and Fox were the top two vote-getters in the Aug. 27 primary election.

Chickasha council creates downtown TIF district in split vote

CHICKASHA – In another split decision, the City Council voted to officially create a downtown tax increment finance district effective New Year’s Day 2025.The TIF district will encompass much of downtown.

Grady County voters have plenty of choices on Nov. 5

CHICKASHA – Grady County residents will have plenty of choices at the polling booth during the general election Nov. 5.Leading the list of contests are the five teams of candidates for President and Vice President.

Plans submitted for subdivision on 16.7 acres in Chickasha

Preliminary plans for a new subdivision of 74 residential lots on 16.73 acres in southwest Chickasha were approved by the City Council.Enclave Estates will be bounded by South 34th and South 37th streets, and by West Mississippi Avenue and Enclave Drive, according to engineer/ surveyor Kendall W.

Osage, Navajo nations ink deal with feds to find undocumented abandoned wells

From staff reports The Osage Nation in Oklahoma was one of two Native American tribes that joined the Department of Energy last week in a program aimed at locating undocumented abandoned oil and natural gas wells.

Oklahoma extends fight over Biden EV truck mandate

From staff reports OKLAHOMA CITY – Calling it an “outrageous edict,” Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has filed a brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to stop the Biden administration from imposing a far-reaching electric-vehicle mandate on truck manufacturers.

School bus replacement funding deadline nears

From staff reports The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality is reminding school districts of a fast approaching deadline for those seeking funds to replace their diesel or gasoline-powered school buses.

Rig Report: Nation’s rig count steady, Oklahoma increased

From staff reports The U.S. held steady over the past week on the number of oil and gas rigs actively pursuing new sources of energy. Baker Hughes Co. on Friday, in its weekly rig report, indicated the nation’s count of 585 was unchanged from a week earlier.