Two men sentenced to federal prison for armed robberies of mail carriers in Stillwater, Edmond, Oklahoma City

OKLAHOMA CITY – Two men were sentenced to prison for the armed robberies of U.S. mail carriers and mail thefts that affected at least 505 victims and resulted in more than half a million dollars in actual losses, U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester announced.

McAlester man sentenced after bank fraud guilty plea

MUSKOGEE – A McAlester man who admitted committing bank fraud 16 months ago was sentenced July 11 to three months in federal prison and was ordered to pay more than $30,000 in restitution.

Indictment alleges fraud scheme cost bank $2.3M

From staff reports OKLAHOMA CITY – A federal grand jury indictment accusing an Oklahoma City man of fraud that cost a bank more than $2 million was unsealed July 12.

Rig Count Report

Oklahoma and the U.S, saw increases in the past week in the numbers of active oil and gas drilling rigs, meaning there was a resumption in exploration.The latest Baker Hughes Co. rig count released on Friday, showed Oklahoma had a gain of two rigs to reach a total of 35 rigs.

Energy/Business Briefs

• Goldman Sachs said that whoever wins the U.S. presidential election in November will have limited tools to significantly boost domestic oil supply next year. Strategic petroleum reserve stocks are low and regulatory easing may only significantly boost U.S.

What is Three Corners Connector project?

OKLAHOMA CITY – The massive power line project that resulted in $60 million in federal grants for the City of Guymon and the Guymon Public School District has yet to be built. It might be three or more years away from becoming operational, yet the money is being handed out by the federal government.

Casey’s expands footprint by nearly 200 stores with $1.145B acquisition

From staff reports We’ll soon see more of those Casey’s General Stores so familiar throughout Oklahoma.The Iowa-based company announced a $1.145 billion acquisi tion of Fikes Wholesale Inc., which owns of CEFCO Convenience Stores in Texas and other states.

Oklahomans in US House support EPA budget cuts

All five members of the Oklahoma delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives were among those who voted last week for a bill making deep cuts for the Environmental Protection Agency’s budget for fiscal year 2025.The vote was 210-205 and Oklahoma Reps.

Mississippi gets its first ever wind farm

From staff reports The horizon broken by dozens and dozens of wind turbines is a common sight throughout Oklahoma, but in some states, it remains a rarity as the wind industry becomes a larger and growing source of renewable power in the U.S.

NCBA discusses current congressional movement

From staff reports NORMAN – Vice President of Governmental Affairs of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Ethan Lane discussed the appropriations process in the House of Representatives during the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association Convention held July 19-20 at the Embassy Suites Hotel.