FFA chapters across Oklahoma are receiving a share of more than $38,000 after being named recipients of this year’s American Electric Power Foundation FFA STEM After-School grants. The AEP Foundation is the charitable arm of American Electric Power, parent company of Tulsa-based electric provider, Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO). The grant program …
By Congressman Markwayne Mullin Americans are paying more for just about everything thanks to President Biden’s out-of-control spending and disastrous policies. Look no further than what it costs to fill up your gas tank. The national average for a gallon of gasoline is $3.18. That’s over a dollar higher than this time last year. While …
** The 2021-2022 school year is right around the corner and Reliant is teaming up with local nonprofits and school districts to help families get a head start and prepare for the classroom. The electricity provider is donating more than 10,000 back-to-school kits, including school supplies such as pencils, notebooks, folders, and more, to students in …
Edmond residents felt a slight rumble on Thursday as a 2.1 magnitude earthquake struck the suburb. The U.S. Geological Survey recorded the event at 9.44 p.m. and showed the epicenter was about 7 miles east-northeast of the town of Edmond near I-35 and Covell Road. The depth was 3.6 km or approximately 2 miles. There …
Tallgrass Energy Partners, LP announced that it priced an offering of $500 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.000% senior unsecured notes due 2031 at an offering price equal to 100% of par with its subsidiary, Tallgrass Energy Finance Corp. The notes offering is expected to close August 18, 2021, subject to satisfaction of customary …
Kansas City Southern announced that it has rejected a $31 billion bid by Canadian Pacific Railway Limited because it does not constitute a “company superior proposal” for the railroad, according to a press release issued by the company on Thursday. Instead, the KCS Board of Directors voted unanimously to proceed with a $33.6 billion merger …
Evergy, Inc. announced Lesley Elwell will join the company as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. In this role, Elwell will lead Evergy’s Human Resources organization, with an emphasis on talent strategy, employee engagement, organizational development and performance management. She will report to David Campbell, Evergy’s President and Chief Executive Officer. …
The number of rigs running in the U.S. rose by eight in the last week to a total of 575 as of Aug. 11, according to Enverus Rig Analytics. The count is up 7% on the month and up 104% on the year. Major plays with the largest week-over-week increases were in Appalachia and …
New Mexico and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an innovative initiative proving once again that in New Mexico, the sky is no longer the limit. The Environment Department (NMED), Economic Development Department (EDD) and U.S. EPA signed a first-of-its kind memorandum of understanding that allows for collaboration related to air quality research. “Under this partnership, …
Senator James Lankford (R-OK) issued the following statement after the White House urged OPEC+ to ramp up crude production to counter the spike in oil prices: “A year ago, when the national average for gas prices was lower, and our government sent a strong signal to American producers that we wanted them to maintain our …