Cushing leadership opted for precautionary steps ahead of winter weather

CUSHING — As freezing temperatures and strong winds swept through the area last week, City of Cushing officials took proactive steps to prepare for potential impacts to power, roads and city services, a response that local residents say paid off.

January brings tornadoes, snow and arctic cold

Monthly mesonet State Climatologist, Oklahoma Mesonet, Oklahoma Climatological Survey January 2026 delivered a little bit of everything Oklahoma weather is known for — a rare January tornado outbreak, a major winter storm accompanied by arctic cold, and continued drought across much of the state.

Time honored tradition of building snowmen

Time honored tradition of building snowmen and attempting to create the largest snowball was well displayed at Cushing Memorial Park last week before the increasing temperatures melted away the remaining snow.

Let it snow 2026

Voter Info for February

• Feb. 5 and Feb. 6 Early voting for Feb. 10 election and resolution due date for April 7 special elections• Feb.

Central Tech builds skills that make a difference

DRUMRIGHT — January was National Blood Donor Month, and while it is a time to recognize the lifesaving generosity of blood donors, it is also an opportunity to highlight the individual training to safely collect those donations.

Shelf Life of Pesticides

Home Grown Most everything in life has a shelf life, and this includes pesticides. Although, if you are looking for a printed expiration date on a pesticide container, you might not find one. However, there are general expectations as to how long they are 100% effective.

Every Rack Tells a Story! Register Today to Share Yours

Oklahoma’s big game populations, from white-tailed deer to elk, mule deer, antelope, and bear, represent one of the state’s greatest conservation success stories, and Rack Madness is where that success is put on display.