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State Questions

State Questions

State Questions

Keaton Ross
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Four legislatively-referred state questions will appear on the ballot in 2026: two in August and two in November. Voter approval is necessary when lawmakers seek to amend the state constitution.
CHS Valedictorian Emery Turner gives her speech highlighting the love and diversity of the CHS class of 2026 during the graduation ceremony Friday, May 15. Photo by Allie Prater. See inside for more graduation photos.

CHS Valedictorian Emery Turner gives her speech highlighting the love and diversity of the CHS class of 2026 during the graduation ceremony Friday, May 15. Photo by Allie Prater. See inside for more graduation photos.

Class of 2026

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
McCombs

McCombs

Yale woman accused of bringing fentanyl into Payne County Jail

Patti Weaver
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
STILLWATER -- A Yale woman on probation for possessing fentanyl with intent to distribute when she lived in Cushing has been charged with bringing the same drug into the Payne County Jail when she was arrested on an outstanding Drumright warrant during a traffic stop east of Stillwater.

Important dates for voters

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
PAYNE COUNTY — The Payne County Election Board is reminding residents of several important deadlines and changes ahead of the June 16 Primary Election including a new early voting location, voter registration deadlines, and absentee ballot information.

Prevention Works

Jenny Creech
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
And It Starts at Home By dedicating a single week each year to prevention, communities can spark conversations that last a lifetime. National Prevention Week, May 10–16, 2026, is a call to action for the wellbeing of our neighbors, families, and especially our youth.
TRAVIS TINDELL, 47, STILLWATER — DUI, Leaving scene of accident damaged fi xture, Burglary second degree, False declaration of ownership in pawn shop

TRAVIS TINDELL, 47, STILLWATER — DUI, Leaving scene of accident damaged fi xture, Burglary second degree, False declaration of ownership in pawn shop

Payne County Arrests

News Staff
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
The following were booked into Payne County jail from April 27 to May 10. All subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. 

Cimarron Valley Bulletin Board

News Staff
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Cushing, Drumright, Mannford, Yale, Agra, Oilton, Olive, Jennings, Hallett, Oak Grove, Ripley, Glencoe, Sand Springs, Prue, Cleveland, Pawnee, and surrounding areas… If your school, church, club, sports team, association, organization or non-profit group is holding an event, fundraiser, or even...
Xander Williams

Xander Williams

Cushing senior earns prestigious academic honor

Allie Prater
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY — Cushing High School senior Xander Williams was honored among Oklahoma’s top graduating seniors during the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence’s 40th annual Academic Awards Celebration on May 2 at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City.
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