Chickasha nears maximum limit on water from Fort Cobb Lake

Chickasha buys water from Fort Cobb Lake, and the quality of the water processed in the city’s aged treatment plant is marginal. “Our water is good, but not that good,” City Manager Jim Crosby acknowledged.

Landlord Friendliness Index shows division among states

State landlord-tenant statutes, compiled into a Landlord Friendliness Index, revealed a sharp divide between states that encourage housing investment and those that hinder it.

Road funding formula skewed toward counties with oil/gas production

If residents of rural Comanche County ever wonder why their road is rutted or a bridge is dilapidated, they might want to call their state legislators — who control the state’s purse strings and established the county road funding mechanism.

Under The Dome

_ ______. ____ __ _ __ __._ _ ___. _. ____ ______More than 10 years ago, my wife and I – who were serving as foster parents at the time – adopted two foster children, Emily and BJ.

Gubernatorial candidate forum to highlight Stephens County GOP annual Fish Fry

An Oklahoma gubernatorial candidate forum will highlight Stephens County Republican Party’s 22nd annual fish fry. The party fundraiser has grown to become Oklahoma’s second largest gathering of Republicans each year.

Tales from Oklahoma’s Twin Territories: Kiowa interpreter Lucius Aitsan Part 2 of 2

In bringing the message of “the Jesus Road” to the Saddle Mountain Kiowas, Isabel Crawford needed help. The 31-year-old, single missionary with a hearing disability used a “hearing horn” and learned sign language to communicate.

Emergency Drought Committee approves assistance program

A new program to provide emergency drought assistance to Oklahoma crop and livestock producers was approved Tuesday by the Emergency Drought Committee.The application period opens March 9 and continues through June 30.

2025 Festival of Light sets record, receives national recognition

CHICKASHA – The 2025 Chickasha Festival of Light concluded a record holiday season, further solidifying its reputation as one of the premier Christmas destinations in the United States.

Devon, Coterra name merger team members

Devon Energy is moving quickly to transfer its headquarters from Oklahoma City to Houston following its recent merger with Coterra Energy, a Texas firm. Merger and integration team members were recently named by the two companies.