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Construction near Pine and Mingo Hurting North Tulsa Small Businesses
Small businesses near Pine and Mingo in north Tulsa are struggling due to a construction project. Owners report significant drops in customers, with one store losing about 70% of regular sales since the work began. Business owners are concerned they may have to furlough or let go of employees.
Oklahoma City approves $25M infrastructure deal for Buc-ee’s
Oklahoma City approved a $25M infrastructure project intended to support its first Buc-ee's location. This aligns with the CEO's focus on conservative states.
OKC Council Approves $10M for I-40 Congestion Relief Project
The Oklahoma City Council approved $10 million for a congestion-relief project at the I-40 and N. Cimarron Rd. interchange. The work includes rebuilding the bridge to five lanes and realigning ramps. Officials noted this could facilitate a future Buc-ee's site.
Office Visit: What Oklahoma’s next governor should know — Healthcare is an economic engine
A CEO argued that Oklahoma should view healthcare as a key economic asset, urging investment and protection for Medicaid coverage.
OK Judge Orders Release of State Farm Documents in Storm Damage Claims Lawsuits
An Oklahoma County judge ordered the immediate release of 11 documents concerning State Farm storm damage claims policies. The ruling came after a hearing involving lawsuits from over 900 Oklahomans alleging underpayment or denial of legitimate weather damage claims.
Tulsa woman's snack business, Carla Crazy Crunch, scales up
A local Tulsa woman turned a kitchen experiment into a full-scale snack business. Carla Robinson created Carla’s Crazy Crunch from leftover ingredients, and the popularity led to scaling up production. Thousands of bags are now being packaged and shipped to Tulsa.
Owasso Utility Rates Set to Increase by 3%; City Cites Inflation and Repair Costs
The City of Owasso is implementing a 3% utility rate increase due to inflation and rising operational costs. Officials stated this change is not linked to nearby data center development. The increase will help cover growing expenses for maintaining city infrastructure.
Oil prices rise 2% after Trump rejects Iran peace deal
Oil prices rose about 2% following US President Donald Trump's rejection of an Iran peace deal concerning the Strait of Hormuz. This impacted global crude markets.
US Finalizes Lower Fuel Economy Standards Easing Rules for Automakers
The US transportation department finalized lower fuel economy standards, which reduces vehicle costs but increases fuel consumption and emissions through 2050.
Oasis Fresh Market opens downtown grocery store ending 12-year food desert
Oasis Fresh Market opened September 21 at the ARCO apartment building downtown, ending more than a decade without a full-service grocery store. The store offers groceries, prepared meals, and plans to offer delivery through Instacart and Uber Eats.
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