A discussion on “Paleo-Indian use of the Rocky Mountains” is planned Thursday during the meeting of the Oklahoma City chapter, Oklahoma Anthropological Society. Humans occupied North America's high country during the ice age more than 13,000 years ago. Norman professor Bonnie Pitblado will cite findings at three Clovis era cache sites where archaeologists turned up large campgrounds and varied artifacts ranging from stone tools and arrow points to soapstone bowls, woven cordage and basketry, animal traps and even bison jumps. The public session begins at 7 p.m. at Will Rogers Park Garden Center, 3400 NW 36. You might also be interested in... … [Read more...] about Oklahoma Anthropological Society, OKC chapter, to host discussion on ‘Paleo-Indian use of the Rocky Mountains’
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Oklahoma oil prices and drilling report for Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Oklahoma crude oil prices as of 5 p.m. Monday: Oklahoma Sweet: Sunoco Inc. — $65 Oklahoma Sour: Sunoco Inc. — $53 Oklahoma oil and gas drilling activity posted Apr. 17: COMPLETION No Posting. INTENT TO DRILL Blaine: Devon Energy Production Co. LP; Sweetgum 24-13-15N-12W No. 1HX Well; NW1/4 NE1/4 NE1/4 NE1/4 (BHL) of 13-15N-12W; TD 21,965. Echo E&P LLC; Blackbird No. 1-14H Well; SE1/4 SE1/4 SW1/4 SW1/4 (SL) of 11-16N-11W; TD 15,210. Creek: Archibald Oil & Gas Operating Inc.; Kirk No. 1-32 Well; NW1/4 NW1/4 NW1/4 NE1/4 of 32-16N-09E; TD 3,100. Custer: Citizen Energy III LLC; Mannering No. 1H-4-9 Well; SW1/4 SW1/4 SW1/4 NE1/4 (SL) of 04-15N-16W; TD 22,920. Citizen Energy III LLC; Mannering No. 2H-4-33 Well; SW1/4 SW1/4 SW1/4 NE1/4 (SL) of 04-15N-16W; TD 22,350. Garfield: Gastar Exploration Inc.; Mr. Padre 2007 No. 19-1LOH Well; SE1/4 SW1/4 SE1/4 SE1/4 (SL) of 19-20N-07W; TD 12,485. Garvin: Rimrock Resource Operating LLC; Bullard No. 1-18-07UWH Well; S1/2 S1/2 S1/2 … [Read more...] about Oklahoma oil prices and drilling report for Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Edmond’s Oklahoma Army National Guard Readiness Center rededicated after renovation
EDMOND — The Oklahoma Army National Guard Readiness Center (Armory), 600 S Bryant Ave., recently was rededicated. The Oklahoma National Guard Armory in Edmond was originally built in 1971 at a cost of $277,500 and had 25,495 square feet. After more than four decades of continuous use, the readiness center was in need of an extensive renovation, which included the replacement of several life-safety systems, as well as improvements in energy conservation and the general maintenance of the facility. The project included the repair, replacement or modernization of such items as doors, windows, exterior improvements to increase energy efficiency and an increase of the square footage to 30,400. The facility also received new heating and air conditioning systems, fire suppression systems, fire alarms, mass notification systems, floor coverings, interior paint, roofs and lighting. The renovation was completed at a cost of about $6 million, and the facility will now house two companies of … [Read more...] about Edmond’s Oklahoma Army National Guard Readiness Center rededicated after renovation
Oklahoma House votes to increase private prison rate
The Oklahoma House voted Monday to increase the daily rate the state of Oklahoma pays private prisons for housing inmates, sending the bill to the Senate for final passage. The House appropriated $2.8 million to increase the daily rate to a minimum of $43.30 per inmate, though at least one private prison company will continue to make more than that. The vote was 59-37. Passage of the bill comes two months before a private prison company's contract with the state was scheduled to expire, throwing the imprisonment of 2,600 inmates into question, said Rep. Kevin Wallace, R-Wellston. He did not name the private prison company. Wallace said the company had refused to sign a contract with the state that did not include a $2-per-day rate increase. The bill sets a minimum daily amount of $43.30 per inmate because at least one other company has signed a contract with a higher rate, Wallace said. Democrats opposed the bill, claiming it undercuts the Department of Corrections' bargaining power … [Read more...] about Oklahoma House votes to increase private prison rate
Oklahoma could see first tornado this week as severe storms move in
Oklahoma could see its first tornado of the year this week, as severe weather is possible Tuesday through Thursday, the National Weather Service reported. There is a slight chance for storms to develop in northwest Oklahoma from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday, said meteorologist Cheryl Sharpe at the National Weather Center in Norman. Chances for storms in western and central Oklahoma will increase Wednesday through Thursday morning. Wednesday evening will bring a 60 percent chance of thunderstorms after 8 p.m. in Oklahoma City. Wednesday afternoon, there will be isolated thunderstorms across western Oklahoma and conditions could produce a tornado," Sharpe said. "We don't expect much in the way of storms, but if we do have one it could be a strong one," Sharpe said. Storms could produce a tornado Wednesday afternoon through early Thursday as warmer, moist air continues to move into the state from Texas. "There is a strong potential, but a lot of these things are hard to predict. It's … [Read more...] about Oklahoma could see first tornado this week as severe storms move in