September 13, 2024 archive

Revised corridor plans made public by Oklahoma Turnpike Authority

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority has publicly released its revised footprint for the East-West Connector turnpike corridor in Norman, Moore, Oklahoma City and Cleveland County. The Authority put it for viewing on the www.accessoklahoma.com website. In a release, it stated that residents and property owners will see that the extents of the rights-of-way now needed for the …

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Crude finished down on Friday as Gulf of Mexico oil production resumed following latest hurricane

Friday brought a drop in crude oil prices after a few days of gains. The decline occurred as U.S. Gulf of Mexico crude oil production resumed after Hurricane Francine hit Louisiana. There was also an increase in the U.S. rig count. West Texas Intermediate crude settled down 32 cents or 0.5% at $68.65 a barrel …

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Legislator files complaint to remove Todd Hiett from hearing OGE issues at the Oklahoma Corporation Commission

  Inola State Rep. Tom Gann took his fight another step this week against Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner Todd Hiett  following allegations of drunkenness and groping of a man in public against Hiett. The Republican legislator on Thursday filed a formal complaint with the Commission stating that Hiett should not be taking part in fuel adjustment …

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