Oklahoma County DA says no charges in State Superintendent Walters’ video case

OKLAHOMA CITY – State Schools Superintendent Ryan Walters will not face criminal charges after two members of the state Board of Education reported images of naked women on a television inside Walters’ office, the Oklahoma County District Attorney’s office said last week.

Fentanyl OD death leads to federal prison sentences for trio

From staff reports OKLAHOMA CITY – Three Oklahomans have been sentenced for their roles in distributing fentanyl that resulted in an overdose death.Kalub Lynn Robinson, 30, of Blanchard, along with Joseph Preston Anderson, 37, and Tiffani Amber Stevens, 31, both of Oklahoma City, all pleaded guilty.

Electric rate increases felt across U.S.

While pondering the latest electricity bill from your Oklahoma utility, you might be interested to know that as of June, electricity rates across the nation jumped an average of 6.6% over last year.But some states saw increases nearly quadruple that average. In Maine, rates soared an average of 25.

Stardust Power closer to eventual lithium refining in Muskogee

From staff reports A major plan to create Oklahoma’s first lithium processing facility for eventual manufacturing of electric vehicle batteries was announced recently by developer Stardust Power Inc. It puts Stardust closer to eventual refining of lithium in the state.

Rig Report: While national count slips, state sees a gain in drilling activity

From staff reports A Oklahoma’s rig count last week held steady at 42 active rigs, while the U.S. saw a modest gain in oil and gas rigs.According to the Baker Hughes Rig Count released last Friday, the total number of rigs operating nationwide increased by three, reaching 542.

Polluted water eyed in Eakly cattle deaths

From staff reports Two state agencies have launched an investigation into suspected water pollution that might have caused the death of nearly two dozen head of cattle in Caddo County.The plight for rancher Mike Loula is on his ranch along Five Mile Creek near the town of Eakly.

Missouri regulators urged to deny new data center

A proposed Ameren data center is being opposed by Missouri’s utility regulatory staff, who contend the center would raise electric bills by an estimated $22 million.

Chickasha EDC announces first manufacturer in Airport Industrial Park

Developer Chet Hitt announced Monday that he signed the first company to set up shop in the Chickasha Airport Industrial Park.