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The Oklahoman

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OKC won't offer incentives to Buc-ee's but will spend $10M on roads

Oklahoma City will likely look at additional infrastructure near Cimarron Road and Interstate 40, but the city is not offering economic incentives to Buc-ee's as the chain prepares to open its first Oklahoma location at the rural junction. City Manager Craig Freeman said the city council vote set for Tuesday on whether to contribute $10 million in federal funding toward rebuilding the I-40 and Cimarron Road junction . The funding was secured by Sen. Markwayne Mullin prior to his appointment as Secretary of Homeland Security. "There will not be city incentives," Freeman said. "But there will be other infrastructure that will be tied into this, including sewer lines that will serve existing customers in that area. Buc-ee's will pay into their proportionate share for tying into that." More: Documents reveal Buc-ee's location in OKC, $25M highway upgrade plan The Oklahoman on Friday, Sept. 25, first reported the deal, already signed by representatives of Texas-based Buc-ee's, includes an agreement by CSMS, the chain's land acquisition and development arm, to pay up to $8 million for the project. The proposal calls for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation to pay up to $15 million. The total estimated cost is $25 million, while the

Oklahoma City, OK · 09-28

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Gas prices climbing high in Arkansas, Oklahoma

As interest rates rise, Americans are paying more to borrow money, and housing, food, and gas prices keep climbing.

Oklahoma · 09-29
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Gas prices climbing high in Arkansas, Oklahoma

Arkansas · 09-29

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BUC-EES coming to Oklahoma City

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – In recent documents for the upcoming meeting of the Oklahoma City Council, it’s revealed that popular travel station, BUC-EES, has given the Oklahoma Department of Transportation a proposed location. Per The Oklahoman, the proposed location is at Interstate 40 and Cimarron Road and has signed off on a $25 million upgrade […]

Oklahoma City, OK · 09-25

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The $164 Train Journey Across Oklahoma That Travelers Can’t Stop Raving About

Oklahoma’s Heartland Flyer offers a simple pleasure: leave Oklahoma City in the morning, watch the state’s central rail corridor unfold, and spend the day in another town before the northbound train brings you back. Norman, Purcell, Pauls Valley, and Ardmore give the journey several possible lengths and very different reasons to leave your seat.

Oklahoma City, OK · 09-21

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10 New Underground Railroad Sites Were Just Added to the National Park Service’s Network to Freedom

The National Park Service has added 10 new listings to its National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. The newest group stretches from Georgia to Oklahoma...

Oklahoma · 09-26

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Heavy rain & lows in the 50s headline morning bus pickup impacts this week

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — A big pattern change is looming for this week, likely disrupting outdoor activities. Monday will stay dry and warm, but a strong upper-level disturbance combined with the remnants of Hurricane Polo will move across the Southwest US Tuesday, bringing a cold front accompanied by widespread heavy rainfall and cooler temperatures. Monday & Tuesday morning could see an isolated shower in Central & Western Oklahoma, respectively, with lows sitting in the high 60s.

Oklahoma · 09-27

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10 New Underground Railroad Sites Were Just Added to the National Park Service’s Network to Freedom

The National Park Service has added 10 new listings to its National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. The newest group stretches from Georgia to Oklahoma and includes historic sites, cemeteries, a museum, and even an exhibit. The program was created by Congress in 1998 to preserve and share places and stories connected to people who...

Oklahoma · 09-27

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I-35 lane closures expected near Wynnewood, Pauls Valley Thursday

Interstate 35 is expected to be down to one lane in both directions near Wynnewood and Pauls Valley Thursday morning. According to a traffic advisory from the Oklahoma Department of Transportation the following areas will be affected from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday for safety device repair:. Northbound I-35 will...

Wynnewood, OK · 09-23

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Toby Keith Expressway Interchange 3D Rendering Released Near I-35

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority has released a 3D rendering showing how the future Toby Keith Expressway will connect with I-35 in the Moore/Norman area, giving metro drivers a glimpse of what the honorary roadway will look like once it's built. The rendering depicts the design of the future interchange at...

Norman, OK · 09-22

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Oklahoma City metro drivers should prepare for interstate lane closures

OKLAHOMA CITY - Drivers across the Oklahoma City metro could see delays on several major highways as lane closures and ongoing construction continue this week and through the end of September. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation said the work includes closures on I-35 in Norman, I-40 near Calumet and the...

Oklahoma City, OK · 09-22

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Oklahoma ranks among top-10 states for traffic fatality rates, new reports finds

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — A new study finds Oklahoma ranks in the top 10 nationwide for traffic fatality rates, with nearly two people killed on the state’s roads each day over the last five years. The report ranked Oklahoma 10th in the nation for traffic fatality rates in...

Oklahoma · 09-24

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$6 diesel fuel hits Oklahoma

Gasoline prices in Oklahoma hit $4 a gallon average this weekend while diesel fuel used by truckers is officially at $6 a gallon. AAA reported Saturday that diesel fuel averaged $6.48 nationally while in Oklahoma it was an even $6 a gallon. Analysts blame the wars against Iran and between Ukraine and Russia for sending prices up. CNBC reported it also means those higher costs will eventually hit consumers.

Oklahoma · 09-20

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Oklahoma DOT Begins $408M Bridge Replacement Project

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation and its design-build team recently held a groundbreaking event at Lake Texoma State Park to mark the beginning of the $408 million US-70 Roosevelt Bridge replacement project. [Above photo by Oklahoma DOT]. That project – which will replace the current 80-year-old structure connecting Bryan and...

Oklahoma · 09-18

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Road worker hit prompts renewed calls for drivers to slow down

WAGONER COUNTY, Okla. — It's been almost two years since FOX23's sister station KTUL spoke with Bobby Stem, the Executive Director of the Association of Oklahoma General Contractors, about drivers not taking construction zone safety seriously. "It's becoming normal and we're forgetting to slow down and put down our...

Wagoner County, OK · 09-19

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As fuel prices soar, input costs for Oklahoma producers climb

Along with the rest of the nation, Oklahomans are seeing high prices at the pump as the war in Iran rattles fuel supplies. Yesterday's average price for gas in the state reached $4.04 a gallon while diesel costs soared to $5.93, according to AAA. Shawn Steward, public affairs manager for AAA Oklahoma, said the diesel price is a record high in the state, but gas has not broken its record of $4.66 a gallon in the state.

Oklahoma · 09-18

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Overnight closures planned for I-35 ramps in Guthrie through October

GUTHRIE, Okla. - Drivers traveling through Guthrie should prepare for overnight ramp closures at Interstate 35 and State Highway 33 beginning Monday. The northbound and southbound I-35 on- and off-ramps at SH-33 will close intermittently from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., according to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. Officials said...

Guthrie, OK · 09-17

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Record diesel prices squeeze Oklahoma truckers

OKLAHOMA CITY - Diesel prices have reached a record high in Oklahoma, creating thousand-dollar fill-ups for truckers and millions of dollars in added costs for one local trucking company. AAA reported Oklahoma’s statewide diesel average at $5.87 per gallon Wednesday. That is up from $5.50 one week ago and $4.97...

Oklahoma City, OK · 09-17

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As fuel prices soar, input costs for Oklahoma producers climb

Diesel prices are at a record high in Oklahoma, where fuel prices are typically among the cheapest in the nation. The agriculture industry faces even higher input costs ahead of fall harvest.

Oklahoma · 09-18