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PSO Update: Severe Weather – June 2023 June 23, 2023 – 5 p.m.
PSO Update: Severe Weather – June 2023 June 23, 2023 – 5 p.m. Storm Response Update 12 If you are still without power, please know we will not stop working until all customers are restored. Every outage ticket will be assigned to a crew and they will work ticket by ticket to make repairs and…
Read MoreCity of Beggs receives $1,000,000 grant for dam improvements
City of Beggs receives $1,000,000 grant for dam improvements OKLAHOMA CITY –The City of Beggs (City) received approval for $1,000,000 in funding Tuesday from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve the City’s infrastructure. Improvements to the dam will be financed by the Oklahoma American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant program along with a…
Read MoreSenate Pro Tem Treat Tours Storm Damaged Areas in Tulsa
Senate Pro Tem Treat Tours Storm Damaged Areas in Tulsa TULSA – Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, today joined Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum and other local officials to tour areas that were damaged by recent storms. The pro tem, who is acting governor, declared a state of emergency yesterday. Pro Tem Treat said…
Read MoreOklahoma prisoners learn braille – providing hope for thousands with visual impairments
Oklahoma prisoners learn braille – providing hope for thousands with visual impairments GRANITE, OKLA. – There isn’t much of a view behind the granite walls of Oklahoma State Reformatory. But some men at OSR have the talent to help others see. “This is something you can do that really means something,” inmate Joseph Siford said.…
Read MoreLocal Leaders Meet To Discuss Rural Economic Development
Local Leaders Meet To Discuss Rural Economic Development Wes Watkins Technology Center recently welcomed Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell, Senator Roger Thompson, and Representative David Smith to discuss legislative updates and economic development in rural Oklahoma with local community leaders. “Meetings like today’s help to facilitate and disseminate necessary information to grow the economy within…
Read MoreJudge Parish sets jury docket for June 20
Judge Parish sets jury docket for June 20 District Judge Lawrence Parish has set his jury docket for June 20 for 9:30 a.m. The following cases are scheduled. State of Oklahoma vs. Wesley Alan Parrick, Jr: Count 1- Petit larceny and Count 2- Trespassing after being forbidden. State of Oklahoma vs. Brigit Michelle Schaefer: Count…
Read MoreGovernor Stitt to Send Oklahoma National Guard Troops to Southern Border
Governor Stitt to Send Oklahoma National Guard Troops to Southern Border Thursday, June 1, Governor Kevin Stitt commited to sending Oklahoma National Guard Troops to the Southern Border in the wake of President Biden’s failure to secure and protect our nation. The commitment comes in response to Governor Greg Abbott’s call for reinforcements as Texas…
Read MoreOkfuskee County Cattleman’s Association to meet June 17
Okfuskee County Cattleman’s Association to meet June 17 The Okfuskee County Cattleman’s Association is inviting the community to attend their June 17 meeting at 6:00 pm at the Okfuskee County Fairgrounds. No membership is required to attend, just an interest in learning more about the beef industry and building the local cattleman’s community. Dinner and…
Read MoreGas Prices are far lower than last year
What a Difference a Year Makes This Week The start of summer is nearly here, and drivers are finding prices far lower than last year. Lackluster demand and low oil costs are keeping gas prices relatively stable. The national average for a gallon of gas remained stable since last week at $3.58, which is $1.43…
Read MoreCommissioner Mulready Places Friday Health Plans of Oklahoma in Receivership
Commissioner Mulready Places Friday Health Plans of Oklahoma in Receivership OKLAHOMA CITY – Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready announced today that Friday Health Plans of Oklahoma, Inc. (FHP-OK) has been placed into receivership due to the declared insolvency of the company. “Our number one priority is consumer protection,” Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready said. “Given the company’s…
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