Murder Case Against Payne County Duo Continues Through 2025

PAYNE COUNTY — A murder case initially filed last year against two Payne County men continues to unfold through a series of court appearances, pretrial motions, and delays well into 2025.

SAI releases Part One of ODMHSAS audit

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector (SAI) Cindy Byrd released the first part of the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODHMSAS) Special Investigative Audit Report recently. The report reveals significant financial and managerial issues within ODMHSAS.

Whitlock Park to Host Free Community Block Party on June 13 — Volunteers and Donations Needed

DRUMRIGHT — The spirit of summer is coming alive in Drumright as plans for an exciting community block party are well underway! Set for this Friday on June 13 at Whitlock Park from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. he free event promises an evening packed with food, fun, and family-friendly festivities.

Employee of the Month

City of Drumright officials named Darrell Medlock as the Employee of the Month for May 2025. Medlock has been a service technician for the City for the past three years demonstrating exceptional commitment to city operations, according to City Manager Shawn Gibson.

Writing Camp brings OSU Literacy Project to Rural Oklahoma Youth

YALE — Rural students in Oklahoma are often forgotten or just incapable of accessing the opportunities that are afforded those who live in more urban areas.

Florida man admits threatening to kill Payne County Sheriff

STILLWATER — A 61-year-old man has admitted to threatening acts of violence, including threats to kill the sheriff and undersheriff, in retaliation for the conduct of the Payne County Sheriff’s Office in an unrelated criminal matter.

Father Accused of Abusing Infant

STILLWATER — A 28-year-old Stillwater man accused of causing a traumatic head injury to his 7-week-old infant between May 19 and May 21 has been jailed on $300,000 bond pending a June 9 court appearance, at which he can seek a preliminary hearing.

City of Stillwater Arrests

The following were arrested by Stillwater PD from June 1 to June 7. All subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

City of Cushing Arrests

The following were arrested by Cushing PD from June 2 to June 8. All subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Payne County Arrests

The following were booked into Payne county Jail from May 12 to June 8. All subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.