TULSA’S WILLBROS, OKC’S CONNER & WINTERS MAY FACE SANCTIONS: FEDERAL JUDGE SAYS COMPANIES INTENTIONALLY WITHHELD THOUSANDS OF DOCUMENTS
A Tulsa federal judge recommended Willbros Engineers of Tulsa and the Oklahoma City law firm Conner & Winters face sanctions over “gross negligence” and “irresponsible conduct” in discovery proceedings in a lawsuit against MasTec North America. - Kirby Lee Davis

VITECH OPENING SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT CENTER IN OKC
Since 2001 when the Oklahoma State and Education Employees Group Insurance Board became clients of Vitech Systems Group, James Vitiello, vice president with the New York-based software company, has traveled to Oklahoma City once or twice a year. - David Page

XETA CEO RESIGNS, CITING HEALTH PROBLEMS: FORREST TAKES OVER FOR INGRAM
Jack Ingram stepped down Friday as chairman and chief executive of Xeta Technologies, citing health concerns. - Kirby Lee Davis

OKLAHOMA DRIVERS GET A BREAK AT THE PUMP: AAA OFFICIAL SAYS GAS PRICES WILL CONTINUE DECLINE
After a couple of tough weeks at the pump, Oklahomans are seeing some relief. - Jerry Shottenkirk

JUVENILE AGENCY DIRECTOR WARNS OF PENDING FISCAL CONCERNS
A standstill operational budget could lead to a shortfall of millions of dollars for the Office of Juvenile Affairs, the agency’s director warned the governing board Friday. - Jeff Packham

EDMOND’S GOURMET GALLERY EXPANDS TO OKC
The owners of Edmond’s Gourmet Gallery plan to open an Oklahoma City store today that will specialize in gift baskets and products made in Oklahoma. - Kelley Chambers

REGION SHOWS MANUFACTURING GROWTH, BUT OPTIMISM SLIDES
The optimism shown by manufacturers in the 10th Federal Reserve District has waned a bit, according to the monthly area report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. - Jerry Shottenkirk