Payne County Arrests

The following individuals were booked into the Payne County Jail between December 23 and January 5. They are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

City of Cushing Arrests

The following were arrested by Cushing PD from Dec. 15 to Jan. 5.

Live Better, Live Longer: Free Resources to Help Oklahomans Thrive in 2025

TSET Offers Support for Healthier Habits and a Brighter Future OKLAHOMA CITY — The Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) is making it easier for Oklahomans to achieve their New Year’s health goals.

Wingard files bill to eliminate wind energy tax credit, save taxpayers money

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sen. Jonathan Wingard, R-Ada, filed legislation this week to end state tax subsidies for wind farms.Senate Bill 239 would eliminate the zero-emission subsidy for wind production after tax year 2025.

Creek County applies for dispatching grant

SAPULPA - The Creek County Board of Commissioners recently approved signing an agreement with Tulsa County regarding road and bridge maintenance responsibilities for common boundaries for West 61st Street South and South 33rd West Avenue in District 1 and District 2.The Commissioners also approved...

USAO announces 2024 Fall Honor Roll

CHICKASHA — The University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma recently named 322 students to the university’s honor roll for the fall 2024 trimester.The USAO Honor Roll recognizes students whose GPA is 3.5 or higher for 12 or more hours of class work.USAO Honor Roll: Cushing High School: Kamryn James

Drummond comments on DOJ investigative report

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond made the following remarks after the release today of a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) report alleging that the Oklahoma State Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services has unnecessarily institutionalized people with mental health...

Oklahoma Weather Records Fall in 2024

It seems every year is a momentous one for weather in Oklahoma, and 2024 was no exception, with two all-time records either tied or broken during the year.

Anonymous tip leads to capture of Attorney General’s Most Wanted; three fugitives added to list

From the Office of Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond OKLAHOMA CITY – A sixth fugitive on Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s 10 Most Wanted list has been captured and three new fugitives have been added.Last month, Detroit police arrested Virginia Hubbard.