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The Supreme Court of the State of Oklahoma wrote in the Oklahoma Bar Journal that, in a decision the Justices rendered on March 23, “The increasing use of generative artificial intelligence (‘AI’) in Oklahoma courts is expected.” Photo provided by OSCN

The Supreme Court of the State of Oklahoma wrote in the Oklahoma Bar Journal that, in a decision the Justices rendered on March 23, “The increasing use of generative artificial intelligence (‘AI’) in Oklahoma courts is expected.” Photo provided by OSCN

State Supreme Court advises caution in use of AI

Mike W. Ray
Thursday, April 30, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY — For several years, educators have voiced concerns about students “borrowing” — i.e., plagiarizing — phrases and sentences written by others.Those worries pale in comparison to the widespread use of artificial intelligence and its potential for fabrication.
Trailer company to open soon in Chickasha

Trailer company to open soon in Chickasha

Trailer company to open soon in Chickasha

Mike W. Ray
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
A new business – Chickasha Trailer – is expected to open soon.Mayor Zach Grayson said he and Ty Pool of Ninnekah will rent a building behind Grayson’s Dragoon Graphics on South Fourth Street.
Ashley Payne | Southwest Ledger FISTA Director of Operations Bill Pearson visits with guests at the FIRES Symposium Wednesday at the FISTA Innovation Park..

Ashley Payne | Southwest Ledger FISTA Director of Operations Bill Pearson visits with guests at the FIRES Symposium Wednesday at the FISTA Innovation Park..

Fires Symposium

News Staff
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Visitors from more than 40 different countries gathered Wednesday at the FISTA Innovation Park for the FIRES Symposium, a weeklong convention held at FISTA to connect U.S. military, allied nations and members of the defense industry.
Robert F. Bukaty | Associated Press Meghan Ireland and her dog, Murphy, walk by one of the 750-gallon pot and column whiskey stills at the WhistlePig distillery Monday, April 6, 2026, in Shoreham, Vermont.

Robert F. Bukaty | Associated Press Meghan Ireland and her dog, Murphy, walk by one of the 750-gallon pot and column whiskey stills at the WhistlePig distillery Monday, April 6, 2026, in Shoreham, Vermont.

Women take the lead in whiskey as more female drinkers and distillers change the industry

Kimberlee Kruesi
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
SHOREHAM, Vt. (AP) — Meghan Ireland always loved chemistry, but as a college freshman studying chemical engineering, she didn’t know she could channel her passion for science into the art of making whiskey.
Governor signs state’s $12.8B budget bill

Governor signs state’s $12.8B budget bill

Governor signs state’s $12.8B budget bill

M. Scott Carter
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY — Gov. Kevin Stitt signed the state’s budget bill Thursday, allocating $12.8 billion in funds for fiscal year 2027.Stitt signed Senate Bill 1177 — the 40-page budget package — a week after the measure cleared the House of Representatives on a 76-18 vote.
Rep. Brad Boles

Rep. Brad Boles

Electric ratepayer protection bill awaits Senate vote

Jerry Bohnen
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY – The proposed Data Center Customer Ratepayer Protection Act of 2026 cleared the Senate Energy Committee last Thursday and awaits a Senate floor vote.House Bill 2992 was filed by Rep. Brad Boles, a Marlow Republican who is a candidate for the Oklahoma Corporation Commission.
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