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Late April brings more rain to Oklahoma

News Staff
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
From staff reports Heavy rain continued across the state between April 28 and May 4, with many areas experiencing flooding in low-lying croplands, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.Rainfall totals in Oklahoma averaged 2.83 inches.

U.S. Senate votes to reverse Biden-era EPA rule

News Staff
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
When U.S. Sen. John Curtis (R-Utah) celebrated his first piece of legislation passing in the Senate, he had the support of Oklahoma Republican Sens. James Lankford and Markwayne Mullin.They voted in support of Curtis’ resolution to overturn a Biden-era Environmental Protection Agency Rule.
Rig Report: Oil, gas rig activity steady in Oklahoma

Rig Report: Oil, gas rig activity steady in Oklahoma

Rig Report: Oil, gas rig activity steady in Oklahoma

News Staff
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
The latest Baker Hughes Co. rig count shows activity in Oklahoma remained steady with a total of 55 operating oil and gas rigs, the same total as the previous week. The U.S. total dropped by three to 584 active total rigs.
City of Duncan Duncan City Councilwoman Patty Wininger is shown with City Manager Chris Deal April 22 at the Duncan Police Complex. Deal thanked Wininger, who is stopping down from the council, for her service to the community.

City of Duncan Duncan City Councilwoman Patty Wininger is shown with City Manager Chris Deal April 22 at the Duncan Police Complex. Deal thanked Wininger, who is stopping down from the council, for her service to the community.

Duncan city manager thanks Wininger for her service

News Staff
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
DUNCAN – Duncan City Manager Chris Deal thanked outgoing Councilwoman Patty Wininger at an April 22 farewell in the council’s chambers, located at the Duncan Police Department.The farewell, attended by family, friends and constituents, took place before the regularly scheduled council meeting.
Curtis W. Awbrey | Southwest Ledger Patrons enter the Chickasha Golf and Country Club on Sunday, May 4, 2025. The 18-hole, 70.4-acre course is up for sale and Chickasha City Manager Jim Crosby believes “it would be a good purchase.”

Curtis W. Awbrey | Southwest Ledger Patrons enter the Chickasha Golf and Country Club on Sunday, May 4, 2025. The 18-hole, 70.4-acre course is up for sale and Chickasha City Manager Jim Crosby believes “it would be a good purchase.”

Chickasha considers acquisition of country club, eyes capital improvements

Mike W. Ray Southwest Ledger
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
City Manager Jim Crosby said the Chickasha Golf and Country Club is for sale and he asked the City Council, “Is the city interested in buying it? If the price is right, it would be a good purchase,” he said.
MIO Coalition celebrates 25 years of promoting Oklahoma brands

MIO Coalition celebrates 25 years of promoting Oklahoma brands

MIO Coalition celebrates 25 years of promoting Oklahoma brands

From Staff Reports
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – State businesses and organizations recently helped celebrate The Made in Oklahoma Coalition’s 25th anniversary during April’s awareness month.From food manufacturers to restaurants to local entrepreneurs, Oklahoma brands were celebrated.

National Civics Bee State Finals set for May 12

From Staff Reports
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
The State Chamber of Oklahoma will host the second annual National Civics Bee State Finals in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, American Fidelity and several local chambers of commerce, the organization said in a news release.
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