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Wagoner County board blocks solar farm proposal in 2-1 vote after heated public debate

Tuesday, June 17 by KTUL

WAGONER, OKLA. (KTUL) — After nearly three hours of debate and public input, the Wagoner County Board of Commissioners voted 2-1 to deny a solar energy company's request to proceed with a proposed solar farm in Porter, Oklahoma.The company had submitted a proposal to construct a large-scale solar facility spanning nearly 5,000 acres of agricultural... Read More.

Residue From Human Waste Has Long Been Used as Farm Fertilizer in Oklahoma. Some Neighbors in State Hate it

Friday, March 28 by AP

WELLSTON, Okla. (AP) — When Leslie Stewart moved to her home in a rural expanse of Lincoln County outside of Oklahoma City more than 20 years ago, she thought she’d found a slice of heaven. In a town of fewer than 700 people, her son could attend a good school and her acreage offered... Read More.

Senate Bill Seeks to End Wind Farm Subsidies

Wednesday, January 1 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Sen. Jonathan Wingard filed Senate Bill 239. The bill aims to stop state tax subsidies for wind farms. The proposed legislation seeks to eliminate the zero-emission subsidy for wind production after the 2025 tax year, potentially saving taxpayers up to $16 million annually. Oklahoma spends several hundred million taxpayer dollars each year subsidizing... Read More.

Ponca City Refinery partners with City of Ponca City to create new tree farm

Thursday, July 29 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Refinery has partnered with the City of Ponca City to create a new tree farm. Two-hundred saplings were recently planted and include oak, maple, elm, and Chinese pistache to begin the new tree farm for the city. This project began in 2020 when Park & Rec Director Eric Newell and Phillips 66... Read More.

Ponca City Parks and Recreation developing tree farm

Monday, July 12 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Parks and Recreation Is very excited to be developing their very own tree farm in Ponca City! They are going to replace the urban forest at a fraction of the cost of buying mature trees! Ponca City Parks and Recreation wants to give a huge thanks to Phillips 66 for their... Read More.

Wind Farm Meeting Set For Wednesday In Newkirk

Monday, April 1 by Lyman James

Newkirk area residents who have voiced concerns about the proposed wind farm to be constructed near Newkirk and Kildare will have an opportunity to receive information and voice their concern about the wind farm being close to Newkirk City Limits. Duke Energy Renewables, the company responsible for the proposed wind farm, will hold a... Read More.

Newkirk Residents Concerned About Proposed Wind Farm

Thursday, March 21 by Lyman James

The Frontier Wind Farm that is located east of Blackwell is looking to expand further east towards Newkirk and Kildare with a second phase called Frontier Farm 2. Not all Newkirk residents are happy with the expansion as citizens fear with wind turbines being on the outside of town, could decrease property values and... Read More.