State experiences extreme temperatures, no rainfall

Oklahoma experienced extreme temperatures extreme temperatures between July 24 and 30, while rainfall across the state was nonexistent, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. The July 25 U.S.

Derailed train in Marlow

Almost 500K heavy vehicles weighed in June

OKLAHOMA CITY — The state Corporation Commission processed more than 487,750 vehicles across weigh scales in June. Those included 93,566 vehicles weighed on static scales at the state’s four ports of entry.

Oklahoma Supreme Court endorses Turnpike Authority’s bond proposal

OKLAHOMA CITY — A controversial toll road plan being touted by the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority cleared the Oklahoma Supreme Court last week, on a 6-3 vote.

Stitt sues Legislature over Tribal Compact Vote

OKLAHOMA CITY — The ongoing political drama between Gov. Kevin Stitt and the Republican leadership of the Oklahoma Legislature entered its second act last week, after the House of Representatives overrode the governor’s veto on tribal compact legislation.

House votes to override veto of tribal compacts

OKLAHOMA CITY — Echoing their brethren in the state Senate, the Oklahoma House of Representatives overrode Governor Kevin Stitt’s veto of tribal compact legislation last week. The Republican-controlled House voted 72-16 to override the veto of Senate Bill 26X.

Bonuses attract police applicants

CHICKASHA — The Police Department signing bonus has resulted in two new rookie recruits to fill its depleted ranks, and others are “in the process,” a spokesperson for Chief Goebel Music told Southwest Ledger on Aug. 2.

Redevelopment financing options under review

CHICKASHA — A tax increment financing district downtown is being mulled over, “but the boundaries have not been determined,” Jim Cowan, director of the Chickasha Economic Development Council, told Southwest Ledger last week.

Elgin council approves contract with school district for SRO

ELGIN — Elgin Public Schools will have two school resource officers for the 2023-24 academic year. The Elgin City Council voted unanimously July 26 to approve a contract between the city and the school district, which calls for the city to provide another SRO for the district.

DA: O’Brien investigation still pending

LAWTON — The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation has not yet concluded its investigation of Comanche County Commissioner John O’Brien, District Attorney Kyle Cabelka said during the commission’s July 31 meeting.