Cushing Helps Lead the Way in Aviation Education

OKLAHOMA CITY — Cushing High School is among the 144 Oklahoma schools participating in the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) “You Can Fly” program this school year.

OSU celebrates gift with the renaming of the BOK Financial Lobby

STILLWATER — Oklahoma State University announced a generous $2 million gift from BOKF Foundation to the Spears School of Business at a presentation on Monday. Company officials attended the presentation, which celebrated the gift by renaming the business school’s lobby the BOK Financial Lobby.

Drumright’s Claire Gray graduates with honors from Wichita State

DRUMRIGHT — Claire E. Gray of Drumright graduated cum laude from Wichita State University this spring with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Performing Arts, the university announced.Gray was among more than 1,950 students who completed degrees and certificates during the Spring 2025 semester.

Perkins’ Colby Hutson earns music degree from Wichita State

PERKINS — Colby J. Hutson of Perkins has earned a Bachelor of Music in Music Performance-Instrumental from Wichita State University.Hutson was among more than 1,950 graduates completing degrees and certificates during the Spring 2025 semester.

Ex-president of booster club accused of stealing $23,580

STILLWATER — A 60-year-old Edmond man has been charged with embezzling $23,580 from the Stillwater Pioneer Booster Club over a seven-month period between Oct. 4, 2021, and May 5, 2022, while serving as its president, court records show.

Kraft Heinz Recalls Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon Over Listeria Risk

OKLAHOMA CITY — Kraft Heinz Foods Company has recalled more than 367,000 pounds of Oscar Mayer turkey bacon due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness.The U.S.

Wheat show at Payne County Fairgrounds this week

Mike Schulte from the Oklahoma Wheat Commission discussed several upcoming events and initiatives, including the Junior Wheat Show, set for Wednesday, July 16th at the Payne County Fairgrounds in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Former Cushing man pleads guilty to sexual abuse

STILLWATER – A 65-year-old Tulsa man, who waived his right to a jury trial, has pleaded guilty to repeatedly sexually abusing a 16-year-old relative when he lived in Cushing in 2023, court records show.

River Parks Authority Opens Sanctuary Trails at Turkey Mountain

Turkey Mountain to add almost 90 acres and 6 miles of trail in “The Sanctuary” TULSA - Last week, River Parks Authority opened an additional nearly 90 acres and 6 miles of trails for hiking and mountain biking.

LOFT Releases Report Outlining Budget Mismanagement at Department of Mental Health

Legislative leaders say findings validate leadership change, will guide ongoing oversight OKLAHOMA CITY - A newly released report by the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency (LOFT) details numerous budgeting failures within the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services...