News

Mid-America Technology Center welding instructor Larry Tuck recently received the Outstanding New Professional Award, recognizing educators who are making an exceptional impact early in their CareerTech careers. Mid-America was one of only six technology centers in Oklahoma to have an educator receive this recognition during the 59th Annual Oklahoma CareerTech Summit. Courtesy photo

Mid-America Technology Center welding instructor Larry Tuck recently received the Outstanding New Professional Award, recognizing educators who are making an exceptional impact early in their CareerTech careers. Mid-America was one of only six technology centers in Oklahoma to have an educator receive this recognition during the 59th Annual Oklahoma CareerTech Summit. Courtesy photo

Mid-America Technology Center Celebrates statewide recognition at Oklahoma CareerTech Summit

News Staff
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Submitted content WAYNE, Okla.
Lindsay Community Library wrapped up its summer reading program with special guests from the University of Oklahoma Geological Survey. Children dug for rocks and fossils during the interactive experience and took home samples of their own. The interactive program allowed the children to explore geology firsthand while learning about the fascinating world beneath their feet. Courtesy Photo

Lindsay Community Library wrapped up its summer reading program with special guests from the University of Oklahoma Geological Survey. Children dug for rocks and fossils during the interactive experience and took home samples of their own. The interactive program allowed the children to explore geology firsthand while learning about the fascinating world beneath their feet. Courtesy Photo

Lindsay Summer Reading 2026

News Staff
Thursday, August 20, 2026
.
From left, Fairo Mitchell, director of the public utilities for the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, Joy McGill, state director of advocacy for AARP, State Rep. Brad Boles, R-Marlow, and Rep. Meloyde Blancett, D-Tulsa, at a town hall about electricity rates held Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, at the Bronson Brookside Library in Tulsa. Photo by Andrea Eger/Oklahoma Watch

From left, Fairo Mitchell, director of the public utilities for the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, Joy McGill, state director of advocacy for AARP, State Rep. Brad Boles, R-Marlow, and Rep. Meloyde Blancett, D-Tulsa, at a town hall about electricity rates held Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, at the Bronson Brookside Library in Tulsa. Photo by Andrea Eger/Oklahoma Watch

Here’s why Oklahoma electric bills are going up and it’s not just data centers

Andrea Eger
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Oklahomans are reporting sticker shock at the mailbox when opening their electric bills this summer.
Subscribe to