Oklahoma minimum wage hike gains momentum with over 180,000 signatures
Could minimum wage be on the rise in Oklahoma? Supporters of the group dropped off the required signatures Monday morning. Petitioners, organized by the group…
Money
Guthrie sees promising surge in sales tax revenue despite mixed use tax results
Guthrie’s financial forecast is looking brighter this summer as the city’s sales tax revenue shows a significant boost compared to last year. July’s receipts, which…
Deer Creek and Oak Cliff residents to decide on fire protection funding increase
The citizens of Deer Creek and Oak Cliff Fire Protection Districts in southern Logan County will head to the polls on August 27th to vote…
Target saying goodbye to personal checks in payment overhaul
In a significant shift for shoppers, Target is phasing out the acceptance of personal checks at its stores. Starting July 15, the Minnesota-based retail giant…
City officials celebrate completion of COVID Response Project with new HVAC systems and window replacements
The Guthrie City Council, during their Tuesday night meeting, announced the successful completion of a significant grant-funded project aimed at improving city-owned buildings. The project,…
Guthrie Police Department awarded overtime grant for traffic enforcement; Tips to avoid being pulled over
The Guthrie Police Department has been awarded a $33,341 grant from the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office (OHSO) to enhance traffic enforcement efforts. This significant funding…
OG&E raises customers’ bills amid awaiting rate increase approval
Oklahoma Gas and Electric Co. (OG&E) is moving forward with raising customer bills starting July 1, despite awaiting approval from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. OG&E…
County voters approve three 15-year sales tax questions
Logan County voters hit the polls earlier this month and easily approved three measures that will benefit roads and bridges, the jail, and fire departments….
Rep. Pfeiffer: Board of Equalization certifies revenue
The state Board of Equalization met last week certifying revenue the Legislature will have to appropriate for Fiscal Year 2025, which starts July 1. The…
Proposed bill would allow the vote of the people to decide future salary changes for Oklahoma legislators
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Rick West, R-Heavener, this year will again pursue legislation that would send to a vote of the people a question regarding…
Langston University signs new agreement with Air Force Sustainment Center
Langston University signed an agreement with the Air Force Sustainment Center at Tinker Air Force Base on Monday, giving students the opportunity to gain real-world…
Langston University awarded $4.375 million national grant for rehabilitation research center
Langston University has been awarded a $4.375 million grant for its Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation…
Rep. Duel: Legislature finalizes FY24 budget
The Legislature officially finished business on Friday, May 26, at 5 p.m. The Oklahoma Constitution states that the Legislature’s regular session shall be “adjourned sine…
Rep. Pfeiffer: Education bills would increase $2.6M in funding for Guthrie Public Schools
The House passed two bills that will increase public education funding and give parents more choice. House Bill 2775 would increase public school funding by…
Sports betting bill authored in both Oklahoma chambers
OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Bill Coleman announced Wednesday that he will be signing on as the Senate author of fellow Ponca City Republican Rep. Ken…
Sen. Hall: Funds to benefit Oklahomans for decades
A couple of weeks ago, we concluded work on the special session we convened to vote on the distribution of federal funds allocated to our…
ONG monthly bills on the increase following 2021 winter storm
Remember the winter storm from February 2021? If you have forgotten, your future gas bills will remind you. Oklahoma Natural Gas customers will soon begin…
Guthrie sets sales tax collection record
Guthrie set a record for sales tax collection. City Manager Leroy Alsup said the city received a check from the Oklahoma Tax Commission totaling $745,462.52,…
USDA revises rules for school lunches; new prices for upcoming year
Parents across the country, including in Guthrie, will notice changes in the school lunch pricing from what has been in place over the last two…
Kisling to headline LCEDC program at MTC
The Executive Director for the Oklahoma Department of Commerce will speak at the Logan County Economic Development Council program this month. Brent Kisling will discuss…