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Oilers acquire complete forward Nathan Dunkley from Jacksonville in forward swap

Oilers and Icemen swap talented rookie forwards, with Tulsa acquiring Nathan Dunkley in exchange for Adam McMaster TULSA — The Tulsa Oilers, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Anaheim Ducks and the AHL’s San Diego Gulls, and powered by Community Care, announced Wednesday the acquisition of forward...

Area fishing report

NORTHEAST Grand: January 31. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 35°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass slow on crankbaits and plastic baits around brush structure and points. Blue catfish fair on chicken liver and cut bait around docks and main lake.

Johns urges Senate to vote on Rain’s Law

Protect Oklahoma students from fentanyl OKLAHOMA CITY — Rep. Ronny Johns, R-Ada, is renewing a call for action on Rain’s Law, House Bill 1484, legislation that would require age-appropriate fentanyl abuse prevention and drug poisoning awareness education in Oklahoma schools.

Area students earn university academic honors

KANSAS — Two area college students have been recognized for academic achievement during the fall 2025 semester.Wichita State University announced that Dawson B. Herd of Cushing was named to the university’s Dean’s Honor Roll. Nearly 4,000 students earned the distinction.

Woman accused of trafficking meth in Cushing due in court

STILLWATER — A 28-year-old woman jailed on $150,000 bond has been ordered to appear in court on Feb. 24 for a preliminary hearing on a felony charge of trafficking 84.

Lawmakers voice concern over student walkouts during school hours

OKLAHOMA CITY— Several Oklahoma state lawmakers are expressing concern regarding recent student walkouts and protests occurring within taxpayer-funded public schools that target ICE agents, law enforcement personnel and officers tasked with ensuring the safety and security of Oklahoma communities.

State Auditor Byrd warns of looming financial crisis

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma State Auditor & Inspector [SA&I] Cindy Byrd this week sounded the alarm on an emergency with Oklahoma’s food stamp program.

Payne County Arrests

The following were booked into Payne County Jail from Jan. 29 to Feb. 4. All Subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Cushing patient accused of punching hospital employee

STILLWATER — A 43-year-old Cushing man accused of punching a male employee of Grand Lake Mental Health Hospital in Stillwater in the face has been jailed on $10,000 bond pending a Feb. 24 preliminary hearing on the felony charge.