Duncan, Walters receive loans from Water Resources Board to finance renovations

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Duncan Public Utilities Authority and the Walters Public Works Authority will each receive a long-term, low-interest loan from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to finance capital improvements.Duncan’s PUA received a 30-year loan of up to $13.

Legal expert: Walters’ lawsuits, policies could cost the state millions

Southwest Ledger (Editor’s Note: This is the second story in a multi-story project about the fallout of former Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters’ tenure in office.

When Mocking Has No Consequences

By James Finck, Ph.D.There has been a lot of discussion lately about shows like “South Park” and whether they push their content too far. This year especially, the show has faced intense scrutiny.Just a month after they aired an episode mocking Charlie Kirk, he was assassinated.

Governor Stitt sets special election for House District 92

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahomans will return to the polls early next year to choose a new state Representative for House District 92. After that, they will vote a second time that fall.Gov.

$78.7M contract awarded for phase 1 of US-81 bypass in Chickasha

OKLAHOMA CITY – A multimillion- dollar construction contract was approved Monday for the first phase of the US-81 bypass in Chickasha.The state Transportation Commission awarded a $78,738,426 contract on the project to Robinson Construction, the lowest of four bidders for the job.

Of 5 Oklahoma banks FDIC evaluated on CRA, 1 rated superior

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation on Friday issued its list of state nonmember banks, including five in Oklahoma, recently evaluated for compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act.

States that received more from the federal goverment than they paid

States that received more from the federal goverment than they paid

State Higher Education System reports growth in degrees, certificates awarded

From staff reports Oklahoma’s state higher education institutions have sustained steady growth in degree and certificate completions over the past decade, including substantial increases in degree production in STEM fields and health professions.

Townhouse development near Cameron University approved

A townhouse development proposed to be built east of Cameron University in the College Addition received the Lawton City Council’s stamp of approval.