IRS opens free portal to file information returns; electronic option can reduce paper Forms 1099

WASHINGTON — Businesses can now file Form 1099 series information returns using a new online portal, available free from the Internal Revenue Service.

IBC Bank obtains Oklahoma charter

International Bank of Commerce-Oklahoma has acquired assets from International Bank of Commerce-Laredo, effectively transferring the Oklahoma banking operations into the new IBC-Oklahoma charter at book value.

OKC businessman convicted of tampering with trucks in violation of federal Clean Air Act

OKLAHOMA CITY — A Cleveland County man has been convicted in federal court and sentenced for tampering with motor vehicles in violation of the Clean Air Act.

AG seeks investigation of Glossip case

OKLAHOMA CITY — Just weeks after the state completed its first execution for 2023, Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced he has asked for an independent investigation of Richard Glossip, the inmate who was set to be executed next by the state.

More than 1,000 languages spoken in U.S., Census research discovers

In the book of Genesis, the people all spoke the same language and were building a tower “whose top may reach unto heaven.” But God became concerned that “nothing will be restrained from them,” and therefore he “confounded” their language and “scattered them abroad.” The location was named Babel.

Measures filed in Legislature to forbid investment in financial companies that boycott oil/gas companies, gun makers

Oklahoma is the latest state to join the lengthening list of those with legislation to boycott financial institutions that target energy companies and firearms manufacturers via so-called social engineering.

Scammer targeted state Senate leader

OKLAHOMA CITY — Scammers are reaping big bucks from Oklahoma County residents and even targeted one of the Legislature’s two principal leaders.

Beer is popular beverage globally

China, the most populous country in the world, has approximately 18% of the people on this planet. China also ranks first in total beer consumption. In 2020, China’s beer consumption was 36 million kiloliters – enough to fill more than 14,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools.

PSO preps for construction on high-voltage Lawton line

LAWTON — Work has begun on a $23 million project by Public Service Company of Oklahoma to rebuild approximately 10 miles of aged high-voltage electric transmission line in east Lawton.