Dust in the wind

CUSHING — A conditional use permit submitted by North Coast Enterprise (NCE) for operating a wind turbine salvage yard was unanimously recommended for denial by the Cushing Planning Commission on June 19.

Area students named to NWOSU honor roll

ALVA — Northwestern Oklahoma State University has recognized outstanding academic achievement among its students by releasing the Spring 2025 semester honor rolls, as announced by the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs.Students earning a perfect 4.

Woman gets four years for attack on ex-boyfriend in Cushing

STILLWATER — A 25-yearold Tulsa woman, who was originally accused with her boyfriend of robbing an exboyfriend in Cushing of two cell phones, a photo ID and a food stamp card, has been given a four-year prison term on a reduced Payne County charge of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, to...

Bounced bar patron tips bouncer’s bike

STILLWATER — A 42-year-old Stillwater man has been jailed on $2,500 bond on a felony charge of intentionally damaging a bouncer's Harley Davidson motorcycle after being kicked out of a bar south of the Oklahoma State University campus.Larry Joe White Jr.

Dallas men charged with pot farm theft

STILLWATER – In a case investigated by the Payne County Sheriff's Office, three men from Dallas, Texas, have been charged with breaking into a commercial marijuana grow in the early morning of June 1 on W.

Federal Disaster Assistance available for wildfire survivors in Creek, Lincoln and Payne Counties

STILLWATER — Homeowners, renters and business owners in Creek, Lincoln and Payne counties affected by the March wildfires and straightline winds may now apply for lowinterest disaster loans from the U.S.

VMI Unveils Titan Cutter Suction Dredge

CUSHING — VMI Dredges, a leading manufacturer of high-performance dredging equipment, has announced the upcoming release of the VMI Titan Cutter Suction Dredge with TIMS — a new and improved machine designed to take on tougher jobs and increase efficiency in dredging operations worldwide.

Stillwater man accused of strangling, stomping and threatening to stab ex-girlfriend

STILLWATER — A 32-year-old Stillwater man has been jailed on $100,000 bond pending a July 7 court appearance at which he can seek a preliminary hearing on a three-count charge accusing him of repeatedly strangling his ex-girlfriend, threatening to stab her with a butcher knife, and stomping on her...

Footloose and fired up

Cushing seniors rally behind Friday night dances CUSHING — Senior citizens showed up in droves to Cushing City Hall Monday, for one specific reason — to let city leadership know, they just want to dance.“Why do you want to close down the dance?” Sherry Douglas asked.