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2026 Oklahoma Oil and Natural Gas Expo Returns to OKC
The 2026 Oklahoma Oil and Natural Gas Expo returns to Oklahoma City October 14-15 with nearly 300 exhibitors, a new Career Fair, Prospect Fair and BBQ competition.

mike33692
4 days ago3 min read


Piedmont Delays Project Open Sky Data Center Vote
The Project Open Sky data center vote in Piedmont has been delayed until September 28 as officials consider revised plans for the billion-dollar development.

mike33692
4 days ago3 min read


Inola Aluminum Smelter Moratorium Extended to April 2027
The Inola aluminum smelter moratorium has been extended through April 7, 2027, as a proposed ban on aluminum production heads to a public vote.

mike33692
7 days ago3 min read


Oklahoma Diesel Prices Hit Record High Near $5.50
Oklahoma diesel price record reaches nearly $5.50 per gallon as gasoline prices also climb, increasing costs for drivers, farmers and businesses statewide.

mike33692
Sep 93 min read


Northeast Oklahoma Transmission Project Raises Landowner Concerns
The Northeast Oklahoma transmission project is raising concerns among rural landowners over proposed 100- to 135-foot power structures crossing private property.

mike33692
Sep 43 min read


Grady County Data Center Concerns Prompt Special Meeting
Grady County data center concerns have prompted commissioners to schedule a special September 8 meeting as residents question a proposed development near Amber.

mike33692
Sep 33 min read


Oklahoma Electricity Disconnections Highest in Nation as Families Face Rising Bills
Oklahoma electricity disconnections were the highest in the nation in 2024, with more than 572,000 shutoffs as families face rising utility costs.

mike33692
Sep 13 min read


El Reno Bitcoin Mining Operation May Have Operated Illegally for Years
An El Reno Bitcoin mining operation may have operated unlawfully for nearly three years before a water leak caused the loss of 3 million gallons, city officials say.

mike33692
Sep 13 min read


U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve Falls to Lowest Level Since 1982
The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve has fallen to 289.7 million barrels, its lowest level since 1982, following major emergency oil releases.

mike33692
Aug 313 min read


Aligned Data Centers Grady County Water Request Rejected
The Aligned Data Centers Grady County project faces a utility hurdle after Rural Water District 2 rejected requests for water and wastewater service.

mike33692
Aug 273 min read


Oklahoma Gas Prices Climb as State Loses Cheap-Gas Ranking
Oklahoma gas prices have climbed to about $3.86 per gallon, with eight counties now averaging $4 or more as Middle East oil disruptions continue.

mike33692
Aug 203 min read


Google Reveals Tulsa County Data Center Plans
Google confirms it is behind the massive Tulsa County data center near Owasso, a 506-acre campus being developed with Beale Infrastructure.

mike33692
Aug 203 min read


Stillwater Power Plant Demolition Approved After 60 Years Of Service
The Stillwater power plant demolition project will remove the former Boomer Lake Station after nearly 60 years of providing electricity to the community.

mike33692
Aug 172 min read


Oklahoma Electric Bills Rise As Summer Heat Drives Up Energy Use
Oklahoma electric bills are increasing during triple-digit temperatures as experts share simple ways to lower cooling costs this summer.

mike33692
Aug 172 min read


Oklahoma Gas Prices Jump As Global Oil Supply Faces Pressure
Oklahoma gas prices have increased 20 cents in two days as global oil disruptions and low U.S. petroleum reserves continue affecting fuel costs.

mike33692
Aug 142 min read


Edmond Electric Scam Targets Residents With Fake Shutoff Threats
The Edmond Electric scam uses spoofed phone numbers and fake power shutoff threats to demand immediate payments from Oklahoma residents.

mike33692
Aug 122 min read


Bristow Utility Rates Increase As City Faces Rising Operating Costs
Bristow utility rates are increasing as the city raises water and trash service fees to cover higher operating costs, infrastructure improvements and inflation.

mike33692
Aug 112 min read


Cherokee Nation Bans Hyperscale Data Centers On Tribal Land
The Cherokee Nation has banned hyperscale data centers on tribal land, citing concerns over water resources, environmental impacts and protecting Cherokee culture.

mike33692
Aug 103 min read


Senator Alan Armstrong Backs Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus For Oklahoma
Senator Alan Armstrong says Oklahoma should pursue the Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus, arguing the project could bring jobs, investment and economic growth to rural communities.

mike33692
Aug 32 min read


Tulsa AI Data Center Town Hall Draws Hundreds Concerned About Growth
A Tulsa AI data center town hall attracted more than 400 residents concerned about major technology projects, utility demands and community transparency.

mike33692
Aug 32 min read
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