Oklahoma, also known as the Sooner State, is known for its production of oil and natural gas, abundance of wheat fields, ...

Validus Energy, Denver, an Elliott Investment Management portfolio company, has agreed to acquire the Anadarko basin business of 89 Energy, Oklahoma City, in a transaction valued at $850 million.

Strong storms have entered Oklahoma Thursday afternoon and could continue throughout the night, with the potential of bringing strong winds and large hail.

The biggest private investment in the city’s history is expected to bring thousands of new jobs to Chickasha and inject approximately $3.5 billion into the local economy.