Video: Guthrie Junior High renovations now underway
Phase one is officially underway at the Guthrie Junior High School with restoration of the 94-year-old school building.
Over $220,000 raised for local candidates running for State offices
With less than one week remaining until voters head out to the polls, candidates continue to hit the campaign trail and raising money. The latest campaign funding dollars have been filed with the State for the local Senate, Representative and District Attorney races.
Coyle Christian Church receives grant to purchase shoes
Leon Caldwell, Central Electric Cooperative Operation Round Up president (right), and Peggy Wolfe, Operation Round Up board member (third from right) presents a $1,000 check to members of the Coyle Christian Church to help purchase shoes for students at Coyle Public Schools, represented by Josh Sumrall, Coyle Public Schools Superintendent (second from right).
The Central Electric Cooperative Operation Round Up board recently approved a $1,000 grant to Coyle Christian Church to help with the purchase a pair of shoes for each student at Coyle Public Schools last December.
OG&E settlement agreement will result in lower bills for residential customers
$64 million settlement agreement represents largest rate reduction ever for an Oklahoma energy utility
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Mike Hunter today announced parties involved in the OG&E rate case have reached a historic $64 million rate reduction settlement agreement, resulting in lower utility bills for OG&E customers beginning in July.
20 ways to take advantage of summer savings
Don’t miss the chance to save some extra cash this summer! Here are some easy money-saving tips to help you keep the summer fun going all season long. Mix and match ideas to create your own summer savings plan without sacrificing fun.
State: May General Revenue Fund collections exceed estimate by nearly 20%
Total year-to-date collections at 6.5% above estimate
OKLAHOMA CITY — General Revenue Fund collections in May were $497.8 million and came in at $82.3 million, or 19.8 percent, above the monthly estimate. This amount is $109.7 million, or 28.3 percent, above collections in May of 2017. Total collections over the first 11 months of the fiscal year were $5.2 billion which is $317.9 million, or […]
June sales tax dollars up nearly 10% compared to last year
The June sales tax collections for the City of Guthrie increased nearly 10 percent compared to the same time last year.
Rural Water board approves water rate increases
The price for water will be going up for Logan County Rural Water District No. 1 customers.
State: General Revenue collections pick up in April
All reporting categories indicate healthy growth in Oklahoma economy
OKLAHOMA CITY — General Revenue Fund collections in April were $764.3 million and came in at $93.8 million, or 14.0 percent, above the monthly estimate. This amount is $152.5 million, or 24.9 percent, above collections in April of 2017. Total collections over the first 10 months of the fiscal year were $4.7 billion which is $235.6 million, or […]
Logan County Conservation District offers financial assistance to curb soil erosion and protect water quality
The Logan County Conservation District has announced Program Year 19 of the state’s Locally-Led Conservation Cost-Share Program. The state cost-share program began in 1997 with the goal of reducing soil erosion and improving water quality by providing financial assistance to landowners for applying soil and water conservation practices.
Langston University’s president named to TMCF board of directors
Washington, DC – The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Board Chairman, Jim Clifton announced the additions of Dr. Cynthia Jackson-Hammond, President, Central State University, and Dr. Kent J. Smith, Jr., President, Langston University, as the two newest additions to the TMCF Board of Directors.
May sales tax boosts 16.9% from a year ago for City of Guthrie
The May sales tax collections for the City of Guthrie was not the largest jump this year, but it was a significant increase.
Oklahoma Senate approves FY’19 budget giving education, mental health, criminal justice reform significant increases
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate on Wednesday approved a $7.6 billion general appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2019 that gives significant funding increases for common education, mental health services, child welfare programs, and criminal justice reform.
March general revenue collections beat estimate
Economic recovery continues at slow, steady pace
OKLAHOMA CITY — General Revenue Fund collections in March were $405.5 million and came in at $21.4 million, or 5.6 percent, above the monthly estimate. This amount is $53.5 million, or 15.2 percent, above collections in March of 2017. Total collections over the first nine months of the fiscal year were $4.0 billion which is $141.8 million, […]
First Capital Trolley to benefit from Oklahoma receiving federal grant
Federal grants are coming to Oklahoma to make public transit services safer, more accessible and more efficient. In early April, the Federal Transit Administration announced that three Oklahoma grants were included in the 139 projects in 52 states and U.S. territories receiving grant funding from FTA’s Buses and Bus Facilities Infrastructure Investment Program.
Board of Education extends superintendent’s contract
Guthrie Public Schools Board of Education extended the contract of Superintendent Dr. Mike Simpson on Monday evening.
City’s sales tax numbers continue to be higher than projected
The latest sales tax numbers for the City of Guthrie continue to show momentum.
March sales tax numbers increase for City of Guthrie
The latest sales tax numbers are in for the City of Guthrie and the City continues to see increased numbers.
Video: GUES receives $7,000 donation from Sonic East
Manager Brian Billings and his Sonic franchise, located at I-35 and Highway 33, gave their most recent generous donation to Guthrie Public Schools. This year benefiting from the gift is Guthrie Upper Elementary School.
State: February general revenue collections miss estimate
Total year-to-date estimate slightly above at 3.5%
OKLAHOMA CITY — General Revenue Fund collections in February were $294.2 million and came in at $2.0 million, or 0.7 percent, below the monthly estimate. This amount is $46.2 million, or 18.6 percent, above collections in February of 2017. Total collections over the first eight months of the fiscal year were $3.6 billion which is $120.4 million, […]