Oklahoma’s oil and gas rig count fell by one in the past week to 42 active rigs in the state, based on the latest Rig Count by Baker Hughes Co. released on Friday. A year ago, Oklahoma had 36 active oil and gas rigs. The new report indicated the total of oil and gas …
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 …
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.
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.
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 …
Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company (OG&E) is reminding customers to be aware of scams targeting residents across its service area. Customers have notified OG&E about payment scams and the electric company wants customers to stay safe and aware. “OG&E has safe, convenient options for our customers to pay their bill. Unfortunately, bad actors …
A published report indicating Iran is planning a retaliatory strike against Iraq sent crude oil prices up on Friday. The report by Axios indicated Iran plans a strike through militias it backs in Iraq.It reportedly will use drones and ballistic missiles. West Texas Intermediate crude rose 23 cents or 0.33% to close at $69.49 …
By Mike W. Ray Southwest Ledger The state Corporation Commission authorized Summit Utilities Oklahoma to boost its rates by $11.8 million, which was $4.9 million less than the $16.7 million the company initially requested. The average rate increase for a residential customer will be $7.61 per month, said Sheri Richard, Summit’s director of Regulatory …
Sen. Blake Cowboy Stephens, R-Tahlequah, called for Congressional action to allow states to adopt permanent Daylight Saving Time. Stephens served as the author of a trigger bill in the 2024 legislative session to adopt permanent DST in Oklahoma. The provisions of Senate Bill 1200 will take effect immediately following the passage of federal legislation …
More than 500 employees of Marathon Oil are being layed off as part of the firm’s acquisition by ConocoPhillips. The layoffs will be in Houston, according to Marathon Oil in a notification of the layoffs with the Texas Workforce Commission. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining NOtification Notice (WARN) did not give a speific …