The Daily Oklahoman from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma • 24

4C THE OKLAHOMAN NEWSOK.COM WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2017 Allegiant launches twice-weekly nonstop nights between OKC and LA AS HIGH-PROFILE PEOPLE DIE, AWARENESS GROWS FOR SLEEP APNEA Should most Americans consider getting tested for sleep apnea? Absolutely. Sleep apnea occurs when the airway closes and the person stops breathing. Overweight people, or those that drink or smoke, are at the highest risk. However, that doesn't mean just because you're in good shape you don't have it. We have patients mm Jim Evanger is CEO of Renew Sleep Solutions, which has locations in Oklahoma City and Allegiant will begin making twice-weekly nonstop flights between Oklahoma City's Will Rogers World Airport and Los Angeles beginning in June, the oklahoman archives grow our service in Oklahoma City today," said Lukas Johnson, Allegiant senior vice president of commercial.

"With our new, nonstop service, OKC travelers can plan their Southern California summer getaways for less." The new nonstop flight will operate twice weekly between Will Rogers World Airport and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The flights will provide Okla homa City-area travelers with their only ultralow fare nonstop flight option to Los Angeles, Allegiant said. "We are very pleased that Allegiant continues to expand in the Oklahoma City market," says Mark Kranenburg, airports director. "It's clear that OKC travelers like the summer destinations offered by Allegiant, as well as their low fares. Los Angeles will be a great addition to their seasonal schedule." Allegiant serves three other routes out of Will Rogers World Airport, including DestinFort Walton Beach, Florida; Las Vegas and Orlando Sanford, Florida.

The introductory fares are one way and not available on all flights, and can be bought only at the company website at The introductory fare is available must bepurch.asedbyMar.3f0r travel by Aug. 13. FROM STAFF REPORTS Low-cost carrier Allegiant will offer twice -weekly nonstop seasonal flights to Los Angeles from Oklahoma City, the company said Tuesday. Flights begin June i. The company is offering one-way fares on the route for as little as $73.

That fare has several restrictions, including that it must be purchased by Friday. "We're very excited to who are 25 years old Tulsa, and weigh 100 pounds. The most important thing to remember is that sleep apnea is a killer. As many as 60 percent of people who "die in their sleep" die because of it. Their bodies simply are tired of fighting and they suffocate.

If you snore a lot, get yourself checked. Why has the sleep apnea business grown so steadily? As high-profile people like the late Reggie White and Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia die from it, more are taking notice. Even so, many go undiagnosed, and women are likely underreported because it's generally seen as an issue for men. There are also those who don't want to get tested because it would mean admitting to having a health problem, and they write off sleep apnea as nothing more serious than snoring. What's the benefit of at an at-home test for sleep apnea versus a lab study? You can do it at home, for starters.

That means a few things: It's much cheaper, because you're not also paying for lab equipment, the building, or the staff to watch you all night. It's convenient, meaning you are able to sleep in your own bed under mostly normal conditions. Finally, it's not very intrusive on your life. What are the benefits of oral devices to treat sleep apnea. The simple answer is they're inexpensive and people use them.

CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machines do work, but fewer than half of people who have them actually wear them. They're bulky, uncomfortable, and you likely have a spouse in the bed next to you to consider. Surgery is also an option, but it's very painful and only works about a quarter of the time. This is where custom manufactured oral devices come into play. At Renew Sleep Solutions, we can help most patients with a simple and comfortable device that is covered by most insurance.

PAULA BURKES, BUSINESS WRITER Company rebrands KSBI TV as News 9 Plus age of news and events across Oklahoma. The new brand reflects the full range of programming offered by News 9 Plus, including local sports such as the OKC Energy, OKC Blue, and high school football and basketball championships, as well as news and weather specials, Griffin Communications said. The channel also is the home of CBS and News 9 programming when News 9 is in extended weather or breaking news coverage. "This rebrand will help create a more inclusive and consistent identity for all of our programming," said David Griffin, chairman and CEO of Griffin Communications. "Our focus has always been on providing the best and most extensive information and entertainment to viewers, and this new name brings that emphasis front and center." Viewers will still be able to receive News 9 Plus on channel 52 for Dish, Direct TV and over the air.

On Cox Cable, the station will remain on channel 7707. Viewers can also stream local broadcasts live at www.news9.com. FROM STAFF REPORTS Oklahoma-owned Griffin Communications announced Tuesday that it is rebranding its affiliate channel KSBI in Oklahoma City as "News 9 Plus." The company said the new name more accurately reflects its programming offerings and supports its mission of providing quality cover OKLAHOMA BRIEFS Vintage cars added to auto show WPX Energy to pay pollution 1 STATE GRAINS U.S. NO 1 HARD RED WINTER WHEAT (BU): Mostly .07 higher 3.36-3.69. Davis 3.36; Hooker 3.38; Keyes 3.39; Frederick, Temple 3.41; El Reno, Hobart, Lawton, Okarche 3.46; Clinton 3.49; Shattuck na; Weath-erford 3.51; Banner, Geary, Watonga 3.53; Okeene 3.54; Alva, Buffalo 3.57; Cherokee 3.59; Eldorado 3.61; Manchester 3.62; Perry, Ponca City, Stillwater 3.65; Medford 3.69; Gulf 5.01.

MILO (CWT): .11 to .13 higher. 4.71-5.30.Keyes 4.71; Eldorado, Hobart 4.77; Weatherford 4.86; Manchester, Ponca City 4.91; SOYBEANS (BU): .14 higher. 9.11-9.45.Hooker 9.11; Shattuck na; Manchester 9.25; Alva, Buffalo 9.26; Medford.Ponca City 9.30; Stillwater 9.35; Weatherford 9.45; Gulf 10.55 CORN (BU): .06 to .07 higher. 2.85-3.37.Manchester2.85; Medford, Ponca City 2.92; Weatherford 3.22; Keyes 3.23; Shattuck na; Hooker 3.37; Gulf 4.11 14. Grade 41, Leaf 4, Staple 34 Cotton in Southwestern Oklahoma averaged 72.25 cents per pound.

Source: Oklahoma Dept of AG-USDA Market News 926 lbs. 963 lbs. 1,020 lbs. $114.41. Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large No.

1 Calves: 284 lbs. $160:375 lbs. 424 lbs. 478 lbs. 533 lbs.

574 lbs. 643 lbs. $119; Yearlings: 630 lbs. 678 lbs. 721 lbs.

766 lbs. 812 lbs. 870 lbs. $116.31. SOURCE: USDA-OKLAHOMA AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT MARKET NEWS SERVICE LIVESTOCK Tuesday's livestock report from the Oklahoma City Stockyards: Receipts: 7,529 Feeder Steers: Medium and Large No.

1 Calves: 267 lbs. 344 lbs. $201; 396 lbs. $180; 423 lbs. 477 lbs.

$173; 522 lbs. 584 lbs. 635 lbs. 689 lbs. Yearlings: 620 lbs.

675 lbs. 717 lbs. 777 lbs. 820 lbs. 866 lbs.

announced the loan Monday and said it will help provide high-speed internet service to the rural area of south-central Oklahoma. The loan is provided through USDA's Telecommunications Programs of the Rural Utilities Service. Keating joins Citizens Inc. board Citizens Inc. has appointed former Oklahoma Gov.

Frank Keating as a director, effective immediately, the Austin, Texas-based company said. "We are thrilled that Gov. Keating is able to join Citizens' Board," said Dr. Robert Sloan, Chairman of Citizens' Board of Directors. "In addition to his proven record as a leader and public servant, Gov.

Keating brings valuable experience in life insurance, compliance, law enforcement and corporate governance." Keating is a partner at the law firm of Holland Knight LLP. Keating previously was CEO of the American Bankers Association and before that, president and CEO of the American Council of Life Insurers. Citizens Inc. is a financial services company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CIA. The company said it seeks growth based on worldwide sales of U.S.

dollar-denominated whole life cash value insurance policies, life insurance product sales in the U.S. and the acquisition of other U.S.-based life insurance companies. With the Oklahoma City International Auto Show celebrating its 100th anniversary March 10-12 at the new Bennett Event Center at the Oklahoma State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, those attending the event will be treated to a re-creation of the event from 1917. "The addition of our cars showcases a nostalgic piece of American automobile history a vivid contrast to the modern high technology of today and common interest has fostered a special car lovers bond," said Jim Adair, past president of the Sooner Region of the Horseless Carriage Club of America. "Our commitment to the preservation of pre-1916 automobiles affords us the unique ability to commemorate, save and forever preserve the era and the evolution of the American automotive entrepreneurial spirit." Most of the vehicles are rare pieces of automobile antiquity that are routinely sequestered away in a garage for viewing by invitation only.

As part of the re-creation, 44 cars from that era will be on display. Adair said this is a great opportunity for the general public to see cars that don't often see the light of day. Those interested in purchasing tickets are encouraged to go to www. okcautoshow.org for additional information. Discounts are available for tickets purchased online.

Buy one get one free coupons are available at local 7-Eleven stores. A Tulsa-based oil and natural gas exploration company is paying $1.2 million for polluting groundwater supplying five households in southwestern Pennsylvania in 2012. The state Department of Environmental Protection announced the fine Monday against WPX Energy, which agreed to it in a December consent agreement. Officials say a leak from a wastewater pit polluted groundwater below WPX's Kalp well site in Westmoreland County, about 60 miles southeast of Pittsburgh. WPX says it paid for bottled water and water-treatment systems at the affected households.

The company still must show that it has cleaned up the groundwater. WPX says no individual's health was ever at risk. WPX has sold of much of its holdings in the Marcellus Shale natural gas reservoir, and now operates just a handful of wells there. Federal loan to expand broadband A $15.3 million federal loan has been approved to help expand broadband in a rural portion of Oklahoma. The U.S.

Department of Agriculture loan is to Southern Plains Cable LLC to build a fiber-optic broadband network in a55-square-mile area that includes Anadarko, Verden and Chickasha. Acting Deputy Undersecretary for Rural Development Roger Glendenning AgriMarkets Open High Low Settle Chg. Open CORN (CBOT) WHEAT (CBOT) 5,000 bu minimum- cents per bushel 5,000 bu minimui Mar 17 361.50 378.75 361.25 366.75 6.50 Mar 17 420 435.50 419.50 424.75 6 May 17 3 68.75 3 86.2 5 3 68.50 3 73.75 5.50 May 17 440 454.50 439 443.75 5 Jul 17 376.25 393 375.75 381 5.25 Jul 17 455 468 453.75 458.50 5.25 Sep 17 382 398.25 382 387.25 5.25 Sep 17 470.50 482.75 469.25 473.25 4.75 Est. sales 1,189,412 Mon's. sales 622,923 Est sales 309,490 Mon's.

sales 159,191 Mon's open i nt 1,341,731 off 65886.00 Mon's open i nt 402,129 off 6384.00 OATS (CBOT) WINTER WHEAT (CBOT) 5,000 bu minimum- cents per bushel 5,000 bu minimum- cents per bushel Mar 17 250.75 259.75 250 258 8.50 Mar 17 444.50 458 444.50 451.25 7.25 May 17 243.50 248.50 243 244.25 1.25 May 17 458.50 474.2 5 457 463.50 6.50 Jul 17 243 245.50 240.25 240.25 Jul 17 470.25 485.25 468.75 475 6.25 Sep 17 233.25 .25 Sep 17 484.50 497.75 483.50 489 6 Est sales 1,164 Mon's. sales 1,424 Est sales 49,847 Mon's. sales 72,873 Mon's open int 7,502 off 380.00 SOYBEAN MEAL (CBOT) CATTLE (CME) FROM STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS per ton 40,000 per lb. Mar 17 332.50 339.00 331.20 332.60 1.50 Feb 17 125.65 127.12 125.65 126.60 1.23 May 17 337.30 343.40 335.10 336.40 .80 Apr 17 115.72 118.22 115.25 117.92 2.42 Jul 17 340.20 346.10 338.10 339.40 .60 Jun 17 105.62 107.85 105.47 107.55 1.93 Aug 17 339.30 344.80 337.20 338.60 .60 Aug 17 101.20 102.80 101.07 102.42 1.22 Est sales 300,382 Mon's. sales 116,573 Est sales 68,180 Mon's.

sales 40,337 Mon's open i nt 362,807 off 5471.00 Mon's open i nt 327,866 up 669.00 SOYBEAN OIL (CBOT) FEEDER CATTLE (CME) 60,000 lbs- cents per lb 50,000 cents per lb. Mar 17 32.30 34.44 32.30 33.69 1.34 Mar 17 123.87 125.52 123.02 125.07 1.22 May 17 32.56 34.74 32.55 33.93 1.30 Apr 17 123.55 125.12 122.85 124.70 1.15 Jul 17 32.84 35.00 32.83 34.19 1.28 May 17 123.15 125.07 122.45 124.72 1.62 Aug 17 32.95 35.06 32.95 34.28 1.26 Aug 17 124.75 126.55 124.20 126.22 1.40 Est. sales 584,820 Mon's. sales 130,728 Est. sales 14,760 Mon's.

sales 14,998 Mon's open i nt 369,741 off 1923.00 Mon's open i nt 50,676 off 908.00 SOYBEANS (CBOT) HOGS-Lean (CME) 5,000 bu minimum- cents per bushel 40,000 cents per lb. Mar 17 1 013 1 045 1 012.50 1 025 14 Apr 17 68.30 68.37 67.17 67.60 May 171024.50 1056.25 1023.25 1035.7513.75 May 17 73.80 74.32 73.50 73.95 Jul 17 1033.25 1064.50 1032.25 1044.5013.50 Jun 17 77.72 78.12 77.10 77.62 Aug 171033.75 1063.50 1033.50 104413.50 Jul 17 77.85 78.17 77.02 77.02 .12 Mofi Wi NE14 of 17-29N-14E; TD 1,320. INTENT TO DRILL Beaver: Latigo Oil Gas Leland Barby No. 1-29 Well; NW14 of 29-04N-26E; TD 7,350. Dewey: Overflow Energy LLC; Vici East SWD No.

1 Well; SW14 SW14 SW14 SE14 of 06-19N-18W; TD 5,800. Grady: Linn Operating Campbell Farms 14-9-6 No. 2H Well; SE14 SW14 SW14 SW14 (SL) of 11-09N-06W; TD 15,795. Hughes: Silver Creek Oil Gas LLC; Pheasant Tail NO. 24-6H Well; NW14 NE14 NE14 NE14 (BHD of 24-07N-08E; TD 10,000.

Kingfisher Brown Borelli Lomega SWD NO. 7-1 Well; NE14 NE14 NW14 of 07-17N-09W; TD 5,905. Brown Borelli Lomega SWD No. 7-2 Well; SE14 SE14 NE14 NW14 of 07-17N-09W; TD 6,000. Spess Oil Co.

East Columbia No. 9-3 Well; SW14 SE14 of 25-18N-05W; TD 6,946. Major Comanche Exploration Co. LLC; Hansen No. 26-35-1H Well; NE14 SE14 SE14 SW14 (SL) of 26-20N-16W; TD 14,087.

Mayes: 51 Gas LLC; Frailey No. 6 Well; NE14 NW4 NW4 SE14 of 36-20N-18E; TD 550. SOURCE: OIL-LAW RECORDS CORP. 1- 5H Well; NW4 NE14 NE14 NE14 (SL) of 05-14N-10W; TD 16,431. Coal: BP America Production Hockett No.

2-3H Well; SE14 NW14 SW14 SE14 (SL) of 03-01N-08E; 168 barrels oil per day, 488,000 cu-ft gas per day; TD 7,060. BP America Production Romines No. 2- 2H Well; NE14 NW14 SW14 SW14 (BHD of 02-01N-08E; 722,000 cu-ft gas per day, 24 barrels oil per day; TD 9,251. Creek: AOG Operating LLC; Lowe No. 1A Well; NE14 SW14 NW4 SW14 of 10-18N-09E; 39.3 barrels oil per day, 25,000 cu-ft gas per day; TD 3,100.

Custer Continental Resources Miller North No. 1-28-21XH Well; NE14 NE14 NW14 NE14 (BHD of 21-15N-14W; 13,643,000 cu-ft gas per day, 26 barrels oil per day; TD 23,641. Garvin: Calley Petroleum Consulting Wise No. 1 Well; SW14 SW14 of 28-03N-03E; 20 barrels oil per day; TD 3,000. Valley Petroleum Consulting Wise No.

2 Well; NW4 NW4 of 33-03N-03E; TD 2,733. Noble: GLM Energy Morgan No. 2-30 Well; V2 NW4 SE14 NW4 of 30-24N-01W; 5 barrels oil per day; TD 2,400. Washington: Finney Kyler A DBA Finney Oil Edwards-White No. A12-14 Well; Wi Wi OIL AND GAS PRICES Oklahoma crude oil prices as of 5 p.m.

Tuesday: Oklahoma Sweet: Sunoco Inc. $50.50 Oklahoma Sour Sunoco Inc. $38.50 Oklahoma oil and gas drilling activity posted Feb. 16: COMPLETION Canadian: Chaparral Energy LLC; Golden 1306 No. 1WH-18 Well; SE14 SW14 SW14 SW14 (SL) of 18-13N-06W; 88 barrels oil per day, 932,000 cu-ft gas per day; TD 13,962.

Devon Energy Production Co. LP; Hobson 26-13N-9W NO. 7H Well; NE14 NE14 NW14 NE14 (BHD of 26-13N-09W; 380 barrels oil per day, 4,857,000 cu-ft gas per day; TD 17,407. Marathon Oil Schulte 1306 No. 1-15MH Well; SW14 SW14 SW14 SW14 (SL) of 15-13N-06W; 261 barrels oil per day, 977,000 cu-ft gas per day; TD 13,348.

Marathon Oil Schulte 1306 No. 1-15MH Well; SW14 SW14 SW14 SW14 (SL) of 15-13N-06W; 261 barrels oil per day, 977,000 cu-ft gas per day; TD 13,348. Marathon Oil Willie Left Hand Bia No. tMAEIME Corner NewsOK.comCityFeet To Advertise Call 475-3668 Wholesale Key blank route sales Great price for part time work Owner retiring 405-401-2452 NEWSOK.com.