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Police: Meth-fueled chase ends in Cushing arrest

STILLWATER — A 55-year-old Stillwater man, who allegedly said he was under the influence of methamphetamine when he ran a roadblock at Cherry Street and Highland Avenue in Cushing, has been jailed on $30,000 bond pending a court appearance this week on a six-count charge.If convicted of running a...

Enbridge deal expands Cushing pipeline reach

CUSHING — Enbridge plans to expand its presence in the Cushing oil hub through a $2.55 billion acquisition of crude oil pipelines, terminals and storage assets from Tallgrass Energy.The deal, announced Sept. 9 in a public statement, includes a 75% interest in the Pony Express Pipeline, which...

Cushing FFA officers attend leadership conference

NORMAN — Cushing FFA chapter officers participated in the 2026 Oklahoma FFA Chapter Officer Leadership Training Conference Sept. 1 at the Embassy Suites in Norman.Known as the COLT Conference, this year’s event centered on the theme “Go Forth and Conquer.”

CMS students participate in 9/11 Memorial Walk

CUSHING — Cushing Middle School eighthgrade students took their 9/11 lessons beyond the classroom last Friday with a Stair Walk of Remembrance honoring those who lost their lives and those who responded during the 2001 attacks.Secondary Curriculum Coordinator Nancy Billingslea shared the activity...
Walk For Trey event held over weekend

Walk For Trey event held over weekend

Walk For Trey event held over weekend

YALE — The 10th annual Walk For Trey drew what organizer Laura Morphew believes was its largest crowd to date this past Saturday on Sept. 12.“I believe this was the biggest one!”
City of Drumright August Employee of the Month

City of Drumright August Employee of the Month

City of Drumright August Employee of the Month

DRUMRIGHT — The City of Drumright recently recognized Drumright Fire Department Chief Brett Lunsford as the employee of the month for August 2026.Lunsford has served as fire chief since 2015 and been with the department since 2009.

Regional Conditions and Fire Behavior, Sept. 14

Statewide Overview: • Fire Danger Peak: Monday presents the highest fire danger of the week across western, south-central, and panhandle regions due to high temperatures (99-102 degrees Fahrenheit), low relative humidity (22–32 percent), and strong south winds gusting over 30 mph.• Fuel Moisture...
Yale Memorial Walk

Yale Memorial Walk

Yale Memorial Walk

Local community members gather for a group photo before starting a 9/11 memorial walk. The annual walk was started a decade ago by Yale Fire Department Captain Mike McKinney when he joined the department.