The Oklahoma Transportation Commission’s monthly meeting is scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 4, in the R.A. Ward Transportation Building, 200 N.E. 21st St., Oklahoma City. Members of the public and media are invited to attend or watch the livestream. Items to be addressed at the meeting: Oklahoma Department of Transportation Executive Director Tim Gatz and commissioners will …
November 2, 2024 archive
Oil tank battery fire investigated near El Reno
A Friday night oilfield tank battery explosion is under investigation by firefighters in El Reno. The explosion happened at a site near SW 27 and S. Airport Road. KOCO TV reported one homeowner caught the explosion on camera. No injuries were reported and firefighters let the fire burn itself out.
Mitchell Talks Energy with Jerry Bohnen—a discussion how the Attorney General shut down a Corporation Commissioner’s investigation
An Attorney General’s legal opinion that ended Corporation Commissioner Bob Anthony’s own investigation of the allegations against Commissioner Todd Hiett. What are the politics of the ruling and the request by Commission Chair Kim David? Click in to listen to the explanation and commentary.
OKC gets $2 million grant to improve sidewalks
The City of Oklahoma was recently awarded nearly $2 million in Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grants from the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) to fund pedestrian improvements near five elementary schools. The grants will, in part, fund sidewalks around the following Oklahoma City schools. Bodine Elementary (and Metrotech Bryant Campus). Bryant Avenue from SE 45th Street …