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PSO seeks to raise its prices

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, May 6, 2021
TULSA – Public Service Co. of Oklahoma (PSO) filed an application with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission on April 30 to update its prices in order to recoup approximately $700 million in new investments.
PUBLIC SERVICE CO. OF OKLAHOMA PHOTO Comanche Station, Public Service Co. of Oklahoma’s 248-megawatt power generating plant near Lawton.

PUBLIC SERVICE CO. OF OKLAHOMA PHOTO Comanche Station, Public Service Co. of Oklahoma’s 248-megawatt power generating plant near Lawton.

A review of PSO’s facilities

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, May 6, 2021
Tulsa-based Public Service Co. of Oklahoma owns six generating plants consisting of 17 units, all of which are located in Oklahoma; those generating units are fueled primarily by natural gas (87%) and by coal (13%).
GETAC F110 Rugged 11.5-inch tablets

GETAC F110 Rugged 11.5-inch tablets

Duncan buys tablets for firefighters

Tim Farley
Thursday, May 6, 2021
DUNCAN – City officials spent more than $25,000 on new tablets so Duncan firefighters can operate more efficiently when communicating with police officers and the dispatch center. The Duncan City Council authorized the expense at the April 27 meeting.
Measure for equal pay for telehealth reaches Stitt's desk

Measure for equal pay for telehealth reaches Stitt's desk

Measure for equal pay for telehealth reaches Stitt's desk

Tim Farley
Thursday, May 6, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – A proposal that would pay doctors the same amount of money for telehealth visits as in-person consultations has headed to the governor for his signature. Senate Bill 674 was approved by the Senate on April 29 and sent to Gov. Kevin Stitt May 3.
Marlow OKs agency cooperation pact with Chickasaws

Marlow OKs agency cooperation pact with Chickasaws

Marlow OKs agency cooperation pact with Chickasaws

Tim Farley
Thursday, May 6, 2021
MARLOW – City council members have approved a cross-deputation agreement with the Chickasaw Nation in connection with the controversial McGirt and Bosse court cases. Joint investigations and cross-deputations between agencies and tribes have increased since a 5-4 U.S.
Lawton relaxes COVID safety requirements

Lawton relaxes COVID safety requirements

Lawton relaxes COVID safety requirements

News Staff
Thursday, May 6, 2021
LAWTON – After Governor Kevin Stitt rescinded his COVID-19 State of Emergency declaration on Tuesday, Lawton city officials relaxed safety measures and guidance governing municipal events and city property, effective immediately.
LEDGER FILE PHOTO BY KYLETTA RAY Budget talks have included adding a “rolling stock fee” to utility bills to go toward maintaining city vehicles such as trash collection trucks.

LEDGER FILE PHOTO BY KYLETTA RAY Budget talks have included adding a “rolling stock fee” to utility bills to go toward maintaining city vehicles such as trash collection trucks.

Lawton Council eyes 50-cent fee, applies for WWTP loan

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, May 6, 2021
LAWTON – The City Council is weighing whether to add 50 cents to local utility bills to help finance upkeep of city vehicles, and has applied for a low-interest state loan to rehabilitate the wastewater treatment plant.
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