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New pipeline planned to run from Wyoming to Cushing

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

HOUSTON - Canada's South Bow SOBO.TO and U.S.-based Bridger Pipeline plan to jointly develop a new oil pipeline from Guernsey, Wyoming, to Cushing, Oklahoma, the companies told Reuters on Tuesday.The project will be developed along a corridor acquired from another company, South Bow and Bridger...

Lemonade Stand

News Staff

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Jaxon Bell and Adrian Casteel sell lemonade at ‘Wild Wheels Lemonade Stand’ on Broadway July 2. The boys are raising money to buy new scooters. Regular and strawberry lemonade sells for $2 a cup. Photo by Caleson Coon.

Cushing continues development code overhaul

Deanna Maddox

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

CUSHING — The City of Cushing has continued working on a comprehensive update to its development code, a process city administration says will help turn the community's long-term vision into the rules that guide future growth.City Manager Ryan Ochsner recently said the project is the next step...

A firework explodes over downtown Cushing Saturday evening as storm clouds darken the sky. The Cushing fireworks show was moved up to 7:15 p.m. on the Fourth of July due to a severe thunderstorm rolling in. Photo by Allie Prater

A firework explodes over downtown Cushing Saturday evening as storm clouds darken the sky

News Staff

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Is your neighbor struggling to a_ord basic necessities?

Caleson Coon

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

PAYNE COUNTY – According to the 2026 Community Status Report of Payne County, 49 percent of families struggle to afford simple necessities.The Community Status Report was released by United Way of Payne County, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping Payne County create a better tomorrow.

Busy Bee Floral leads a string of would-be parade participants down Broadway following the cancellation of the parade on July 4th. Photo by Allie Prater.

The parade that wasn’t

News Staff

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Cushing student named to WSU honor roll

Allie Prater

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

WICHITA, KS — A Cushing student has been named to the Wichita State University Dean’s Honor Roll for the spring 2026 semester.Dawson B. Herd, of Cushing, was among more than 3,650 students named to the honor roll.To qualify, students must be enrolled full time, with at least 12 credit hours, and...

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Stillwater man accused of shooting pool

Patti Weaver

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

STILLWATER — A Stillwater teenager has been jailed on $75,000 bond pending a July 6 court appearance on a three-count charge filed in connection with reported shots fired at the pool area of an apartment complex on E. Loveland Street.If convicted of two felony counts of assault with a dangerous...

Payne County sheriff’s office receives $300,000 state grant

News Staff

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

STILLWATER — Payne County is receiving $300,000 through a statewide grant program created to support county sheriff’s offices.The award comes through the Oklahoma Sheriff’s Office Funding Assistance Grant Program, which was created by House Bill 2914 and is administered by the Oklahoma Attorney...

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Pawnee man leads police on high speed chase

Patti Weaver

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

STILLWATER — A Pawnee man has been charged with possessing three guns while on felony probation and endangering others by driving into oncoming traffic while at times reaching speeds of more than 100 mph in an attempt to elude Yale Police Officer Rory Rice before crashing at Highway 412 and 108...

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