NEW WILLIAMS UNITS RUN FULL CIRCLE IN FIRST DAY OF TRADING
Williams Pipeline Partners finished its first day of public trading right where it started. In a week where the Dow Jones Industrials dropped 4 percent, that could mark a positive launch. - Kirby Lee Davis

FEDERAL GRAND JURY INDICTS STATE AUDITOR
A federal grand jury in Muskogee on Friday indicted state Auditor and Inspector Jeff McMahan and his wife, Lori, on conspiracy, racketeering, bribery and fraud charges. - Ron Jenkins, Associated Press

OKC, TULSA APARTMENTS SEE BOOST IN RENT
Apartment operators in both Oklahoma City and Tulsa recorded rental rate growth last year, with occupancies steady or slightly improved, according to reports by CB Richard Ellis of Oklahoma. - Kirby Lee Davis

TULSA-AREA CHAMBERS MEET WITH STATE LEGISLATORS
Members of 16 chambers of commerce in and around the Tulsa metro are hoping their combined voice will be heard loud and clear by the Legislature this session. The two words they most want lawmakers to hear: transportation infrastructure. - Janice Francis-Smith

EXPERTS: STATE HOUSING SITUATION GOOD
Despite financial problems and a nationwide housing slowdown, a report shows that Oklahoma City will be affected slower and in a more indirect manner than some other markets. - Kelley Chambers

HIGH COURT JUSTICES TO VISIT OU FOR 10TH CIRCUIT INVESTITURE
Two U.S. Supreme Court justices will participate in activities at the University of Oklahoma College of Law this week surrounding the investiture ceremony of Robert Henry as chief judge on the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. - Journal Record Staff