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Lawmakers voice concern over student walkouts during school hours

News Staff
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
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.
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Payne County Arrests

News Staff
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
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.
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City of Cushing Arrests

News Staff
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
The following were arrested by Cushing PD from Jan. 26 to Feb. 8. All subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.MICHAEL LLOYD DODSON, 46 — DUI: alcohol. Driving a motor vehicle under suspended or revoked license or while disqualified. Speeding.
Laynie DeMuth of Perkins stands with her Angus heifer during a recent livestock show. DeMuth is a new junior member of the American Angus Association and participates in youth cattle programs and competitions across the region.

Laynie DeMuth of Perkins stands with her Angus heifer during a recent livestock show. DeMuth is a new junior member of the American Angus Association and participates in youth cattle programs and competitions across the region.

Perkins student joins American Angus Association

Allie Prater
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
PERKINS – Laynie DeMuth of Perkins has become a junior member of the American Angus Association, the organization announced.Mark McCully, chief executive officer of the Saint Joseph, Missouri-based association, reported DeMuth’s membership in a recent release.

Recycle E-waste February 22

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
CUSHING — Cushing residents will once again have the opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted electronics later this month thanks to efforts made by Cushing Pride members to host an e-waste recycling event in partnership with Electronic Synergy Foundation (ESF).
Virginia Banks is shown during an encounter with an unidentified person at the Payne County courthouse. Photo by Elizabeth Caldwell, Oklahoma Watch

Virginia Banks is shown during an encounter with an unidentified person at the Payne County courthouse. Photo by Elizabeth Caldwell, Oklahoma Watch

Second Stillwater teen faces rape charges as questions mount about unequal treatment

Elizabeth Caldwell
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Oklahoma WatchSTILLWATER — A Stillwater high school student convicted of sexual assault, who last year became the focus of national attention for what critics called a lenient sentence, is again under scrutiny, as Payne County pursues a case against another teenager accused of similar but lesser...
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Cushing man pleads guilty to animal cruelty

Patti Weaver
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
STILLWATER — A 29-year-old Cushing man accused of failing “to provide necessary food, care and well-being for a dog in his care, causing severe emaciation and atrophy, leading to death,” has pleaded guilty to cruelty to his German shepherd, who was found dead June 26, 2025.Daman J.
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