Monthly Mesonet

February's Rollercoaster: Record Heat to Deep Freeze February started off with a warm and pleasant stretch, reaching a summery 89 degrees in several locations on Feb. 3, breaking the all-time high temperature record for that date—87 degrees, set in Erick back in 1934.

Shamrock tradition continues on March 15

SHAMROCK - Get ready for fire trucks and Irish cheer as the Shamrock Volunteer Rural Fire Department prepares to host the 109th Annual St. Patrick’s Parade and fundraiser on March 15 starting at 11:30 a.m. As usual, Fire Chief Keith Weaver said he expects plenty of fun, food, and festivities.“It’s...

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Roadrunner in the snow at the corner of Moses and Meyers on Feb. 21.

Payne County Junior Livestock Show results

The 2025 Payne County Junior Livestock Show took place last week from Feb. 22 to Feb. 27.

Area Lake Report

NORTHEAST Grand: February 23. Elevation is 1 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 40°F and clear.

Stillwater Arrests

The following were arrested by Stillwater PD from Feb. 23 to March 1.

OSU Student accused of distributing child sexual abuse material

STILLWATER — A 21-yearold Stillwater man, who reportedly is a student at Oklahoma State University, has been charged with possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material following a nearly six-month investigation by Stillwater Police Detective Stephanie Wheeler.Jordyn Wilkerson Baskin was...

Payne County Arrests

The following were booked into Payne County jail from Feb. 24 to March 2.

City of Cushing Arrests

The following were arrested by Cushing Police Department from Feb. 23 to March 2.

District Champs!

The 13th-ranked Cushing Tigers claimed the 4A-3 District title Friday, in front of a home-town crowd. The Tigers defeated the Mannford Pirates 47-39 and advanced their overall record to 19-7. They will play the 15-9 Kingfisher Yellowjackets, Thursday, in Kingfisher.