State leaders remember Governor George Nigh

OKLAHOMA CITY — Political leaders and organizations from across Oklahoma came together Wednesday to honor former Gov. George Nigh, remembering the four‑term leader as a “legendary” statesman whose life embodied service, integrity and the Oklahoma spirit.Nigh, the only person in state history to...

OSU Agriculture celebrates 75 years of seed partnerships with Oklahoma farmers

STILLWATER – Before 1950, producing Oklahoma wheat and peanut crops looked a little different from what it does now.

Service Oklahoma Expands Flexibility in Electronic Titling Rollout

OKLAHOMA CITY—As of July 1, 2025, most motor vehicle titles in Oklahoma are now issued electronically, in line with national standards aimed at improving convenience, security and efficiency.

CoreCivic to house ICE inmates

Reprinted with permission from The FrontierCUSHING — CoreCivic, one of the nation’s largest private correctional facility operators, has struck a deal to house up to 360 detainees for Immigration Customs and Enforcement at its Cimarron Correctional Facility in Cushing.

Calling All Artists: Register Now for State Duck Stamp Art Contest

OKLAHOMA CITY — All artists are invited to enter their artwork in the 44th annual Waterfowl Stamp Design Contest, but the clock is ticking.

Adopt a wild mustang or burro at upcoming Kellyville event

KELLYVILLE — The Bureau of Land Management will host a two-day wild horse and burro adoption event Aug. 15–16 at the Creek County Fairgrounds in Kellyville.The event will feature approximately 120 animals, including adult and yearling horses and burros gathered from public lands in the western...

“The worst I’ve ever seen”

Stroud man charged with mass animal cruelty CHANDLER -- An 83-year-old man charged with 408 counts of animal cruelty at a business he operated in Stroud has been ordered by a Lincoln County judge to undergo a mental competency evaluation before he appears in court on July 31.Jerry Dean Hine of...

Meth-for-sex arrest leads to felony charge

STILLWATER -- A 67-year-old Stillwater man, who reportedly told police that 'he does not use methamphetamine; however, he gives it to females in exchange for sex,' has been ordered to appear in court on Aug. 13 on a charge of possessing the drug with intent to distribute.If convicted of the felony,...

Drummond joins fight for female athletes

OKLAHOMA CITY (July 22, 2025) – Attorney General Gentner Drummond is urging the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to restore the records, titles, awards and recognitions of female athletes that were denied because of biological males competing in women’s sports.Drummond and a...

No plea deal for Stillwater man who admits to violent assault

STILLWATER -- A 35-year-old Stillwater man, who remains jailed on $50,000 bond, avoided a jury trial this week on charges of strangling his girlfriend and resisting arrest by pleading guilty to both counts.Because Nolan Robert Crim does not have an agreement with the prosecution regarding his...