Edmond man accused of $588K in bank fraud; Tulsan admits use of stolen credit, ID cards

An Edmond man accused of stealing more than half a million dollars was indicted in Oklahoma City’s federal court on 13 federal felony charges of bank fraud, identity theft and money laundering.

Blanchard man imprisoned for bomb threats, sharing Islamic propaganda

From staff reports OKLAHOMA CITY – A Blanchard man has been sentenced to serve 10 years in federal prison for communicating a threat to bomb synagogues, Gaylord Memorial Stadium, a Walmart store and the city of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Trial slated for driver accused of fatality incident on turnpike

ANADARKO – A jury trial for a man accused of leaving the scene of a fatality mishap on the H.E. Bailey Turnpike 11 months ago is scheduled for March 23, 2026, in Caddo County District Court here.

Tulsa’s Vital Energy acquired by Houston energy firm

Tulsa’s Vital Energy – which experienced financial struggles recently, including a reported net loss – is being acquired by Houston shale producer Crescent Energy in a $3.1 billion allstock deal that creates a company with a combined value of $9 billion.

Rig Report: Oklahoma rig count remains steady while nation decline

From staff reports The nation’s oil and gas rig count in the past week took a drop of two rigs, leaving 536 still active, while Oklahoma’s numbers remained steady.The Baker Hughes rig count, released on Friday, showed a loss of one oil rig b ut 412 still are in the oil patc h.

Ardmore pummeled with more bad news

From staff reports First there was the announcement by Australian-based Woodside Energy it had canceled plans for a major hydrogen energy plant at Ardmore. Then last week AAF Flanders announced it is closing its Ardmore operations; American Air Filter is a subsidiary of the Daikin Group.

Federal EIA predicts record natural gas consumption in 2025

The U.S. Energy Information Administration issued a forecast that natural gas consumption in the United States will increase 1% to set a record of 91.4 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) this year.

Pathways program prepares Duncan students for success

From staff reports The Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation is marking its ninth year of working with Duncan Public Schools on the high school internship program Pathways to Future Careers.

Workshop to help Native students decrease rural, tribal doctor shortage

From staff reports TAHLEQUAH – A workshop aiming to counter the critical shortage of doctors in Oklahoma’s rural and tribal communities is set for Sept. 13.

Watonga psychiatrist to pay $173K to settle allegations

From staff reports OKLAHOMA CITY – AWatonga psychiatrist, Dr. Richard Zielinski, has agreed to pay $173,143 to the State of Oklahoma to settle a lawsuit alleging he knowingly submitted false claims to the Oklahoma Medicaid program, SoonerCare.