FEMA Assistance Approved for March Wildfires

OKLAHOMA CITY – The White House has approved Gov. Kevin Stitt’s March 21 request for federal disaster assistance for seven counties related to devastating wildfires.

House passes historic economic legislation backing $4 billion aluminum smelter project

The Oklahoma House of Representatives advanced House Bill 2781 of the House floor by a vote of 56-34, establishing the Reindustrialize Oklahoma Act (ROA-25), aimed at reviving American manufacturing and supporting a landmark $4 billion investment by Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA) in the state of...

Petroleum Report: Refinery activity up, prices down — slightly

HOUSTON — The latest energy data for the week ending May 16, 2025, shows increased refinery activity in the U.S. compared to the previous week, and a noticeable decrease in fuel prices when compared to this time last year.Refinery Operations: U.S.

Boomtown Theater announces cast for “Elvis Has Left the Building”

DRUMRIGHT — Drumright’s Boomtown Theater is bringing the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll to the stage this summer with its latest production, Elvis Has Left the Building.

Jenkins Responds After Student Immigration Data Amendment Is Tabled

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Molly Jenkins, R-Coyle, issued the following statement today after defending the amendment she fi led to Senate Joint Resolution 22, which addressed the immigration status of students, before it was ultimately tabled.

Cushing throwers place at 4A state meet

ARDMORE - Cushing High School athletes earned spots on the podium during the OSSAA Class 4A State Track and Field Championships, held May 9-10 at Plainview High School.Senior Michael Cruz led the way with a fi fthplace fi nish in the discus, recording a throw of 149 feet, 11 inches.

City of Cushing Arrests

The following individuals were booked into the Pawn County Jail between May 12 and May 25. They are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Area Fishing Report

NORTHEAST Bell Cow: May 18. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 62°F and murky. Largemouth bass good on crankbaits, plastic baits, small lures, and stinkbait around brush structure, riprap, shallows, and standing timber.