Kay County commissioner indicted on livestock charges

From staff reports OKLAHOMA CITY– A Kay County commissioner indicted on 10 felony charges by the 21st Multi-County Grand Jury voluntarily surrendered. Shane Douglas Jones, 36, is charged with one count of larceny of livestock and nine counts of branding with intent to defraud.

Dozens of unauthorized immigrants arrested, prosecuted in Oklahoma’s federal courts

Although Los Angeles, New York and Chicago are at the epicenter of the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement measures, Oklahoma, too, is on the front line of efforts to stem the influx of undocumented immigrants.

‘Active shooter’ exercise Aug. 12 at Altus AFB

From staff reports ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE – The 97th Air Mobility Wing will conduct an active shooter exercise Aug. 12 on the base at L. Mendel Rivers School.The main gate will be closed for approximately 10 minutes between 9 a.m. and 9:10 a.m.

Poultry industry critical of Drummond’s plan

OKLAHOMA CITY – A proposal that would access $100 million in penalties and change regulations for 11 poultry producers who were found liable for pollution in the Illinois River could shut down the poultry industry in northeastern Oklahoma if enacted, an industry group said in a media statement...

Defense contracts awarded to Oklahoma, neighboring states

From staff reports The U.S. Department of Defense has announced several contracts that are expected to bring jobs and economic growth to Oklahoma and neighboring states.

Hydrogen production project at Ardmore declared dead

From staff reports Three months after Australian-based Woodside Energy told Ardmore city leaders their plan for a hydrogen energy plant was on hold, and strongly hinted it could be cancelled, the firm revealed the project indeed is dead.

Rig Report: Nation’s rig count dips — so did Oklahoma’s

From staff reports The United States experienced another decline last week of the number of rigs actively pursuing new oil and gas and the drop included Oklahoma.

10th District services activity fell modestly in July

By Cortney Cowley & Megan Williams The Services Survey released July 25 by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City showed that Tenth District services activity fell modestly in July, while expectations for future activity remained positive.

Former Governor George Nigh dies at 98

OKLAHOMA CITY – Democratic former Governor George Nigh, one of Oklahoma’s best-known politicians and the only man to serve as governor on four different occasions, died last week. He was 98.Nigh died at his home on July 30.