** The ongoing conflict between oil giant Exxon and environmental groups has escalated amid a new lawsuit against California’s attorney general. Exxon Mobil has sued Attorney General Rob Bonta as well as environmental groups, including the Sierra Club, for allegedly conspiring to defame and hinder the company’s business, per reports by the New York Times. ** Crescent …
February 2025 archive
Mullin says DEI is hurting Air Traffic Control academy
Oklahoma U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin is claiming the FAA’s Air Traffic Control academy in Oklahoma City has struggled to fill its classrooms and he blames DEI quotas. It’s what he told “Fox News Live” on Saturday. “Instead of these classes being 100% full, we were at 80% or 70%, and it wasn’t from the …
Trump’s tariffs could mean higher gasoline prices
If the predictions of analysts and fuel traders are accurate, Americans are likely to see higher gasoline prices following President Trump’s decision on Saturday to implement tariffs on Canadian and Mexican oil. President Trump amitted his move could also result in higher gas and heating costs for Americans, creating something of a doube-edged sword …
State legislators return to the capitol
The start of the new session of the 60th Oklahoma legislature promises to build excitement at the State Capitol on Monday. And maybe a little skepticism. More than 40 years ago, legislators were piqued about a poster that hung in the former broadcast press room of the capitol, featuring brightly colored clowns and highlighted …
ODOT plans $12 million rehab of I-40 bridges
Interstate drivers in Oklahoma City—get ready! Some major bridge work will begin Monday on I-40, according to the state Transportation Department. It is a $12million project. Plans to rehabilitate the structurally deficient eastbound and westbound I-40 bridges over I-44 are underway as drivers will notice message boards in the area. Starting at 8 a.m. …
Transportation Commissioners to meet Monday
The new Oklahoma legislative session will be on the topic Monday when the Oklahoma Transportation Commission holds its February meeting. Items to be addressed at the meeting: The Oklahoma Department of Transportation will be presented an industry award for the US-281/Route 66 Bridgeport “Pony” Bridge in Canadian County, completed in advance of the 2026 …
Scott Mitchell talks energy with Jerry Bohnen—tariffs and Todd Hiett
Tariffs or no tariffs…..and a review of the investigation of Corporation Commissioner Todd Hiett. It’s among the topics of today’s Scott Mitchell talks energy with Jerry Bohnen.
RareEarth’s Stillwater lab develops first rare earth magnets
(Image courtesy of USA Rare Earth). USA Rare Earth, LLC, a company building a domestic rare earth magnet supply chain from mine to magnet, announced a major milestone in January – the successful production of its first batch of sintered permanent rare earth magnets at its new cutting-edge Innovations Lab currently under development in Stillwater, …
Stripper Well Association backs Trump’s tariff threats
Stripper well leaders have come out in support of President Trump’s plan to put a tariff on foreign crude oil production including Canada and Mexico. The National Stripper Well Association, once headed by Darlene Wallace of Seminole, Oklahoma, came out this week praising Trump for his leadership and highlighting the importance of curbing flows …
Congressman Cole announces $26 million in tornado relief for southern Oklahoma recreation area
Oklahoma Congressman Tom Cole says he’s obtained nearly $26 million in tornado relief for damages from 2024 storms that hit the Chickasaw National Recreation Area. It will come through the National Park Service. In a recent newsletter to his constituents, the long-time Republican Representative announced the $25.97 million in funds. “This funding will be …
