MIGHT Community Development & Resource Center launches employment program

From staff reports LAWTON – The Lawton- based nonprofit MIGHT Community Development & Resource Center has launched a $6.1 million workforce development program, which will be funded over five years by Oklahoma Human Services.

Multimillion-dollar upgrade of McMahon Auditorium to start in ’25

LAWTON – McMahon Memorial Auditorium will be upgraded in a multimillion-dollar renovation project scheduled to start next year.

Another public hearing on Chickasha TIF plan scheduled

A second public hearing on the “Gateway to Chickasha” economic development plan will be held Aug. 19 at City Hall, and the City Council is scheduled to vote on the proposal Sept. 3.

Pae rising in ranks of Council of State Governments Southern Office

From staff reports OKLAHOMA CITY – From an alumnus to vice chair, Rep. Daniel Pae (R-Lawton) is making a name in the Fiscal Affairs & Government Operations Committee for The Council of State Governments Southern Office. He was recently elected unanimously.

Runoffs to determine winners of two southwest Oklahoma offices

OKLAHOMA CITY – Republican voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, Aug. 27, to decide which candidates will hold two southwest Oklahoma offices.Challenger Ruth Bingham and incumbent Kirk Painter are vying for Grady County commissioner for District 2.

Grocery tax relief to begin Aug. 29

OKLAHOMA CITY – Anyone waiting for the state’s portion of the grocery tax to drop can circle their calendars for Thursday, Aug. 29.

Company, exec, employee indicted for $100M price-fixing conspiracy in transportation contracts

OKLAHOMA CITY – A Weatherford company, one of its officers and another employee have been indicted in federal district court here in connection with a price-fixing conspiracy that targeted more than $100 million in publicly funded transportation construction contracts in Oklahoma.

Altus businesses nominated for state commerce awards

OKLAHOMA CITY – Altus has risen to the top of this year’s Oklahoma Main Street award program with more than a dozen businesses nominated.

Rig Count Report

eport The nation saw a gain of two rigs in the past week to reach 588, reported Baker Hughes Co. on Friday.Oklahoma’s count was unchanged from the previous week with a total of 35 rigs. A year ago, the state had 40 active oil and gas rigs.Nationally, Baker Hughes indicated the U.S.