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Marked as an Amazon delivery van, this Mercedes-Benz Sprinter was used in an alleged “black market” marijuana distribution operation. FROM COURT AFFIDAVIT

Marked as an Amazon delivery van, this Mercedes-Benz Sprinter was used in an alleged “black market” marijuana distribution operation. FROM COURT AFFIDAVIT

Disguised van used in illicit marijuana distribution ring

OKLAHOMA CITY — The owner of a company in Oklahoma City that makes kitchen counters and cabinets is accused of using a vehicle disguised as an Amazon delivery van in an illicit marijuana distribution operation.

State highway funding formula askew

By James Grimsley | Okla. Transportation Commission   The majority of my professional career has involved aviation technology. In aviation, safety is paramount. Aviation-related fatalities are not tolerated either by industry or society.
A Public Service Co. crew performs repairs on an electric transmission line on Feb. 27 in Tulsa. PUBLIC SERVICE CO. OF OKLAHOMA

A Public Service Co. crew performs repairs on an electric transmission line on Feb. 27 in Tulsa. PUBLIC SERVICE CO. OF OKLAHOMA

PSO to replace 5 miles of line near Chickasha

CHICKASHA — Public Service Co. of Oklahoma plans to replace approximately five miles of electric transmission line south of Chickasha early next year.
This is the first of four wells near Tuttle selected for conversion from depleted oil/gas wells into geothermal wells producing heat to warm two schools. THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA

This is the first of four wells near Tuttle selected for conversion from depleted oil/gas wells into geothermal wells producing heat to warm two schools. THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA

OU team attempting to repurpose 4 oil wells to produce geothermal heat

NORMAN — Researchers in the Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy at the University of Oklahoma are poised to become the first in the world to modify retired oil wells into geothermal wells.
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm announces a $7 million grant to OSU for an energy conservation research and training program. PHIL SHOCKLEY | KOSU

U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm announces a $7 million grant to OSU for an energy conservation research and training program. PHIL SHOCKLEY | KOSU

OSU receives $7 million grant for energy efficiency initiative

STILLWATER — Oklahoma State University will receive a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to continue research and training for energy conservation in manufacturing. OSU is one of five institutions across the country to receive a portion of the $18.7 million federal allocation.

HMO placed under state supervision

OKLAHOMA CITY — Friday Health Plans of Oklahoma Inc., a health maintenance organization domiciled and licensed only in Oklahoma, has been placed the under supervision of the Oklahoma Insurance Department.

OSDH: Accreditation benefited state, local health departments

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma State Department of Health and the Comanche County Health Department have learned many valuable lessons over their first decade of accreditation, which helped them do a better job of performing the state agency’s mission, OSDH officials announced.