Bandit robs Tulsa bank, takes rideshare home

A Tulsan admitted he robbed a bank and fled the scene in a rideshare.Markell Demond Stanley, 29, was sentenced in Tulsa’s federal district court to 10 years in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm while committing a bank robbery.

Southwest Oklahoma Legislative Update: Senate

OKLAHOMA CITY It’s a first for freshman Sen. Kendal Sacchieri (R-Blanchard) as a bill she co-authored with Rep. Clay Staires (R-Skiatook) was approved by Gov. Kevin Stitt last week.

Southwest Oklahoma Legislative Update: House

OKLAHOMA CITY Lawton native Daniel Pae received another accolade last week when he was named to the “Oklahoma Achievers Under 40 for 2025” list by a state media publication, noting that he has made an impact on the state.Rep. Daniel Pae (R-Lawton) was elected to serve House District 62 in 2018.

Wheat Crop Faces Challenges but Recent Rains Show Promise

Oklahoma’s wheat crop has experienced a challenging season, marked by initial drought stress and difficulties in fall planting, according to Dr. Amanda Silva, Oklahoma State University Small Grains Extension specialist.

Tough quarter for Tulsa’s Alliance Resource Partners

Tulsa-based coal company Alliance Resource Partners L.P. released first quarter financial results showing a drop in coal production and a more than 17% plunge in total revenues. The company suffered declines in all categories of financial aspects of the quarter.

Oklahoma endures heavy rain, hail, flooding

From staff reports Heavy rains were received across much of the state the w eek of April 21-27, with some areas reporting damaging hail and flood conditions.Rainfall totals in Oklahoma averaged 1.54 inches, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.

Rig Report: Oklahoma sees increased oil, gas rig activity

The number of oil and gas rigs in Oklahoma increased in the past week as did the rig count across the U.S. according to the latest Baker Hughes Co. report.Oklahoma’s count grew by two in the past week to reach a total of 55, which is 10 more rigs than a year ago.

Energy/Business Briefs

National• Employees of ConocoPhillips face more layoffs after the oil com pany’s merger with Marathon Oil, which triggered sweeping job cuts in Houston last year, reported The Houston Chronicle.

Alternative stormwater and drainage fee structure unveiled to city officials

LAWTON – Consultants Freese & Nichols have presented city officials with an alternative method of calculating stormwater and drainage rates.The city’s current fee structure is meter-based.