Lawton council parts ways with city manager

LAWTON – After serving a little over four years as Lawton’s chief administrative officer, City Manager Michael Cleghorn resigned under pressure Tuesday night, March 7. Upon returning at 6:56 p.m.

Unemployment claims fall

OKLAHOMA CITY — First-time claims for unemployment benefits in Oklahoma and nationwide declined during the week of Feb. 25. Initial claims filed in Oklahoma that week declined by 38% to 1,063 – the lowest number in 15 weeks and 664 claims fewer than the 1,727 filed the week of Feb. 18, the U.S.

Altus AFB to conduct controlled burns March 8-12

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE — The 97th Civil Engineer Squadron environmental team will conduct prescribed burns on Altus AFB property March 8-12.  These controlled burns will cause visible smoke. There is no expected disruption of base operations or traffic closures during the events.

HB 2177 approved by 80-18 margin

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Republican-controlled Oklahoma House of Representatives endorsed a measure last Tuesday that would prohibit gender transition medical services for minors and prohibit public and private insurance companies from underwriting the cost associated with those services.

Lawmaker: Extreme political rhetoric isn’t helpful

OKLAHOMA CITY — If Oklahoma is going to continue moving forward, it must get past “individualized politics and extremist rhetoric,” the majority floor leader for the Oklahoma House of Representatives said. State Rep.

LSB Industries asks EPA for permit to construct well for capturing CO2

By Jerry Bohnen | OK Energy Today   LSB Industries has taken another step forward in its carbon dioxide capture efforts.

Cities, states offer financial incentives to attract workers

While Oklahoma and several other states offer hundreds of millions of dollars in incentives to lure major employers, cities and states alike are offering incentive packages to entice individual workers, too.

Insurance commissioner issues clarification about changes to CVS prescription program

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Insurance Department “has become aware of inaccurate and misleading communications affecting Oklahoma consumers,” state Insurance Commissioner Glen Muldready announced recently.

Election board announces new polling place for Precinct 38

ELGIN — The polling place for Precinct 38 (Connection Church) has been changed, Comanche County Election Board Secretary Amy Sims said in a news release. Registered voters in that precinct will vote today and in the future at Crossroads Baptist Church, 11423 NE 75th in Elgin.

Republic to upgrade Lawton plant

Republic Paperboard LLC is planning a $15 million upgrade to its Lawton plant to boost wastewater purification and address the plant’s contributions to occasional odors in west Lawton, city officials said in a news release.