Statewide Winter Storm

Winter weather in February caused utility prices to skyrocket.

Winter weather in February caused utility prices to skyrocket.

State’s utility bills soared due to winter weather

OKLAHOMA CITY – Utility bills in Oklahoma soared to staggering heights during the record-breaking winter storm that struck in February. In a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), American Electric Power, parent company of Public Service Co.
Ledger photo by Cheyenne Belew This Feb. 18 photo shows a Fletcher cattle farm, with the slogan "Eat More Beef" on the grain bins, dressed in white from the February winter storm statewide.

Ledger photo by Cheyenne Belew This Feb. 18 photo shows a Fletcher cattle farm, with the slogan "Eat More Beef" on the grain bins, dressed in white from the February winter storm statewide.

FEMA to cover some winter storm damages

OKLAHOMA CITY – Despite the presidential declaration of a state of emergency in Oklahoma because of the recent winter storm, Cotton County commissioners indicated they do not intend to apply for federal assistance.