REALIZING THE RIVER'S POTENTIAL
Tulsa business leaders foresee new growth in lifestyle mixed-use centers spreading along the Arkansas River if Tulsa County voters approve the Oct. 9 development proposal, bringing billions in reinvestment for Oklahoma's second-largest city. - Kirby Lee Davis

DRILLERS CONSIDER RIVERFRONT STADIUM POSSIBILITY
For many years, city leaders pondered how to build the Tulsa Drillers a new home alongside the Arkansas River. They just didn't think it would be in Jenks. With its lease at Drillers Stadium expiring in 2009, the team has attracted suitors for three new homes even as it negotiates terms with the Tulsa County Fairgrounds about staying put. - Kirby Lee Davis

HENRY NYC TRIP MAY IMPROVE BOND RATING
A trip to New York by Gov. Brad Henry and state Treasurer Scott Meacham could be worth a few basis points in the state's general obligation bond rating, Capital West Securities Senior Vice President Chris Cochran said. - Brian Brus

LATEST OKLAHOMA ENERGY INDEX SHOWS INCREASE
The energy industry in Oklahoma is showing more life after a few flat months. The Oklahoma Energy Index for May, which was the last month taken, is 222.2, up from 221.2 in April. It marks a 6.7-percent increase from May 2006. - Jerry Shottenkirk

COURT UPHOLDS RULING IN KOCO PRIVACY CASE
A lower court ruling in favor of an Oklahoma City television station that broadcast portions of a videotape of a woman's alleged rape has been upheld by the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. - Marie Price

LOWE'S TO OPEN STORE IN MUSTANG NEXT YEAR ON 23 ACRES
A Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse store is scheduled to begin construction in Mustang early next year. - Kelley Chambers

MUSTANG MOM PLANS 8.8-ACRE SPORTS COMPLEX
A Mustang developer and mother of six has a vision for a sports complex along Interstate 40 near Mustang Road in Oklahoma City that will cater to families. - Kelley Chambers