Farm income continues to deteriorate in region, but not in Oklahoma

By Ty Kreitman Farm finances and credit conditions continued to weaken in the second quarter of 2025.The Tenth District Survey of Agricultural Credit Conditions found farm income and loan repayment rates in the region declined at a pace similar to recent quarters.

Half of new generating capacity predicted from solar

From staff reports A new government report predicts production of electricity from solar projects throughout the U.S. will increase markedly this year. What might factor into the growth is the impact of the Trump administration’s decision to stop government subsidies for solar farm construction.

Oil field job losses continue in Oklahoma, Texas

From staff reports Another slump in oil field employment has been reported by Texas officials, while Oklahoma’s numbers showed a loss of fewer than 100 workers in the upstream oil and gas industry.Oklahoma’s employment was reported to total 48,243 compared to 48,329 a month earlier.

Data centers want more government subsidies

From staff reports As data center growth surges across the country, including Oklahoma, the industry is pushing for more help from the federal government to ensure sufficient electrical power is available.

Rig Report: Oklahoma’s oil, gas rig numbers still strong

From staff reports The latest Baker Hughes rig count shows Oklahoma is maintaining its active oil and gas drilling across the state, with no decline in the number of rigs.Released Aug. 22, the Baker Hughes rig report showed a decline of one rig nationwide, slipping to 538 total.

Ninnekah drive-in owners concerned about oil drilling on nearby Chickasha land

CHICKASHA – Energy production dominated the City Council’s latest meeting, highlighted by an emotional appeal from the owner of a drive-in theater worried about the potential impact of a drilling rig near her property.

Are we simply choosing to ignore the diamond anniversary of a forgotten war?

How many are surprised to know that this summer marked the 75th anniversary of the start of a war that claimed the lives of more than 36,000 Americans?

Could Washington, D.C. become a product of retrocession?

Washington, D.C., was established in 1789 as a federal district under exclusive jurisdiction of the U.S. Congress. D.C. sets on the Potomac River, across from Virginia. It shares a land border with Maryland.In 1846, Congress reduced the size of D.C.