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Guthrie woman admits stealing from Hydro nursing home

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY – Three people have been charged with conspiracy in the theft of more than a third of a million dollars from a southwest Oklahoma nursing home, Western District U.S. Attorney Robert J.Troester announced.

33 months in prison, $300K in restitution, for Oklahoman’s classic car fraud scheme

News Staff

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

From staff reports OKLAHOMA CITY – A New Zealand man traveled to Oklahoma to confront the Pauls Valley man who did not possess the classic car he purchased.

Cleanup finally underway at toxic Tar Creek Superfund site

News Staff

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

From staff reports OKLAHOMA CITY – An alliance of state and local forces is breathing new life into one of the most dangerous environmental areas in the nation: the Tar Creek Superfund site in northeast Oklahoma.

SPP predicts ‘tight’ power generation this summer

News Staff

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

From staff reports A 2025 Summer Assessment by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission indicated the Southwest Power Pool is one of a handful of national grids that could see some “tight generation availability” this summer.

Rig Report: Oklahoma’s Granite Wash active with oil

News Staff

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

From staff reports Of the oil and gas plays across the U.S., one in Oklahoma saw the most dramatic gain in drilling activity, according to the latest Baker Hughes rig count.The Granite Wash was also one of four plays across the country that did not record a decline in the past week.

Kansas utility reports $878M profit, seeks rate hike

Jerry Bohnen Ok Energy Today

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

After reporting profits of $878 million last year, largely because of rate increases, Evergy wants the Kansas Corporation Commission to approve yet another rate hike.It’s the headlines in some Kansas news outlets as Evergy put in a request to raise rates again.

Peel: Cattle on Feed numbers on consistent downward path

Ron Hays Oklahoma Farm Report

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

STILLWATER – Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Market Economist Dr. Derrell Peel analyzed the findings of the USDA Cattle on Feed Report released Friday.According to the May Cattle on Feed Report, April placements were up 97.4% of last year, and April marketings were up 97.

Oklahoma Cotton Producers Show Optimism Amidst Planting Progress

Kc Sheperd Oklahoma Farm Report

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY –With irrigated acres nearing completion and producers embracing a resilient outlook despite ongoing challenges, Oklahoma’s cotton planting season is in full swing.Dr.

Provided From the left, U.S. Meat Export Federation Senior Vice President for Communications Joe Schuele, moderates an international staff panel discussion on current trade challenges featuring Jihae Yang, vice president for the Asia Pacific; Gerardo Rodriguez, director for Mexico, Central America and the Dominican Republic; and Latin American Representative Homero Recio.

USMEF Focuses on Innovative Solutions in Tough Trade Environment

News Staff

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

From staff reports FORT WORTH, Texas – The U.S. Meat Export Federation concluded its Spring Conference Friday with a panel discussion in which senior international staff gave examples of innovative efforts to overcome trade challenges.

Lawton couple admits sex trafficking minors

Mike W. Ray Southwest Ledger

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY – A Lawton couple indicted by a federal grand jury here pleaded guilty for their roles in prostituting two underage girls.Nia Hall, also known as “Karmella,” 30, pleaded May 19 to conspiracy to commit sex trafficking.

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