News

Oklahoma Newspaper Week

Allie Prater
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
CUSHING — From Oct. 4-10, newspapers across the state are celebrating local journalism and the role it continues to play in the communities they serve.This year, we are marking the week by taking readers behind the scenes and introducing the people who help produce your newspaper, the team that...
Freshly crowned Homecoming King Justice Elliott and Queen Brinlee Bickell exchange a high-five moments after assuming the throne Friday at O’Dell Field. Early reports indicate the transfer of power was mostly peaceful unless you ask the Miami Wardogs, who went home with their tails tucked after a 42-13 loss. Photo by J. D. Meisner

Freshly crowned Homecoming King Justice Elliott and Queen Brinlee Bickell exchange a high-five moments after assuming the throne Friday at O’Dell Field. Early reports indicate the transfer of power was mostly peaceful unless you ask the Miami Wardogs, who went home with their tails tucked after a 42-13 loss. Photo by J. D. Meisner

Freshly crowned Homecoming King Justice Elliott and Queen Brinlee Bickell exchange a high-five moments after assuming the throne Friday at O’Dell Field

News Staff
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Cushing Alum Travis Peery congratulates Justin Bogle while his family and friends join in celebrating his induction into the Cushing Hall of Fame. Bogle made his way to the very pinnacle of Supercross racing in America and abroad. Pboto by J. D. Meisner

Cushing Alum Travis Peery congratulates Justin Bogle while his family and friends join in celebrating his induction into the Cushing Hall of Fame. Bogle made his way to the very pinnacle of Supercross racing in America and abroad. Pboto by J. D. Meisner

Bogle comes home to Cushing and gets Hall of Fame Induction

J. D. Meisner
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
CUSHING — There are probably easier ways to get your name into a hometown Hall of Fame.Justin Bogle chose dirt bikes.

Topless woman resists arrest

Patti Weaver
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
STILLWATER — A 35-year-old woman, who was reportedly walking topless in the 400 block of E. Ninth Street in Cushing, has been jailed on $5,000 bond pending her arraignment this week on charges including scratching two Cushing police officers.If convicted of attacking Cushing police, resisting an...
The Cushing Tiger Marching Band stands with their 3rd place trophy after the preliminary round at the Bixby Tournament of Bands.

The Cushing Tiger Marching Band stands with their 3rd place trophy after the preliminary round at the Bixby Tournament of Bands.

Brains, heart and a third-place finish

Allie Prater
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
CUSHING — Cushing’s scarecrows had more than straw to show for their trip to Bixby on Saturday.The Cushing High School marching band earned third place in Class 4A during preliminaries at the Bixby Tournament of Bands, then finished 16th overall in the evening finals.The Oct. 3 competition marked...

York, Evans lead Cushing at McLoud

Allie Prater
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
MCLOUD — Less than half a second separated Harli York from the runner behind her Saturday, but the Cushing runner held the edge to claim second place at the McLoud Blackberry Run.York finished the girls’ 3,200-meter cross-country race in 12 minutes, 55.53 seconds, edging Harrah’s Ainsley Monden by...
Gentry

Gentry

Main Street run takes sharp turn into felony territory

Patti Weaver
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
STILLWATER — A 36-year-old man, who reportedly had several signs of stimulant use while running in the fast lane of the 1000 block of E. Main Street in Cushing, has been accused of kicking a Cushing police officer in the groin and obstructing another Cushing officer by refusing to stop running.Cody...
Warriors battle back for state berth

Warriors battle back for state berth

Warriors battle back for state berth

Allie Prater
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
RIPLEY — One loss put the Warriors’ season on the line. Two wins kept it alive.Ripley’s baseball team fought through the elimination bracket at the Rattan regional to earn a spot in the Class A fall state tournament.
Subscribe to