Legislative actions bring both opportunities, challenges to electric co-op

New state laws passed during the 2025 legislative session will change how utilities operate, how land is used for energy projects and how Oklahoma plans for future electricity needs, according to Oklahoma Electric Cooperative.

Water, water policy remain big issues in Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY – Like they have many times in the past, the Republican-controlled Oklahoma Legislature is taking yet another look at water and water policy issues in Oklahoma.

Regulators approve Fort Cobb Fuel Authority’s ’23 gas purchases, now reviewing ’24’s

OKLAHOMA CITY – State regulators examined Fort Cobb Fuel Authority’s natural- gas procurement policies and purchase costs in 2023 and deemed them to be “prudent, fair, just and reasonable” – with a caveat about its line leaks.Also on Aug.

Comanche County commission approves $100K settlement in Curry lawsuit

LAWTON – The Comanche County Board of Commissioners recently approved a $100,000 settlement in a federal lawsuit that former employee Kenny Curry filed against the board after he was fired in 2023.After discussing the proposed settlement in an executive session, the board voted 2-1 Aug.

Welcoming reception set for new chamber president

From staff reports A reception to welcome Lawton-Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce’s new president and CEO, Matt Tranquill, will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 19 at the Lawton Country Club, 4601 W. Gore Blvd. The meetand-greet event is free and open to the public.

Nonprofit honors Pae as legislative champion

From staff reports OKLAHOMA CITY– Rep. Daniel Pae, R-Lawton, has been named a 2025 Legislative Champion by Mental Health America, a nonprofit organization focused on mental health advocacy, education and policy, the organization said in a news release.

To commemorate the 100th anniversary

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the legendary Goodyear Blimp, the iconic airship arrived in Lawton last week to honor Goodyear’s associates at its Lawton tire plant, one of the largest private employers in southwest Oklahoma.

Chickasha considering golf course operator

CHICKASHA – Municipal officials are in discussions with an as-yet unidentified organization to operate the golf course that the City of Chickasha acquired when it bought the local Golf and Country Club from Jimmy Crews of Ninnekah.The Chickasha Municipal Authority closed June 20 on the $1.