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Ex-con Arrested In Stolen Jaguar Gets 8-year Prison Term

Friday, May 26 by Molly Payne

An ex-convict from Tulsa avoided a jury trial in Payne County this week by accepting a plea bargain for an eight-year prison term for possessing a stolen 2002 Jaguar while driving through Perkins.

Cushing Woman Accused Of Possessing Meth Twice In Three Weeks

Monday, May 22 by Molly Payne

A Cushing woman, who was arrested twice in three weeks’ time by Payne County Sheriff’s Deputy Bobby Miller, has been ordered to appear in court June 7 on two separate cases of possessing methamphetamine... Read More.

Lily “Ladema” Todd

Monday, May 22 by Sally Wright

Lily “Ladema” Todd passed from this life on May 16, 2017 in her home, surrounded by her children.

Summer Food Service Program for Cushing Public School District

Friday, May 19 by Terry Brannon

The Cushing Public School District is participating in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), which provides nutritious meals at no charge to children during the summer vacation.

2017 Junior Olympics Events Results

Tuesday, May 16 by Terry Brannon

Junior Olympics 2017 got underway at 1 pm, May 2nd (2017).

OKC, Tulsa Structures to Light up Thursday in Honor of DPS/OHP 80th Anniversary

Thursday, April 20 by Terry Brannon

Two of Oklahoma’s most recognizable buildings will light up in blue the evening of April 20 in honor of the 80th anniversary of the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.... Read More.

Seven Convicts Charged in Fatal Cushing Prison Riot

Monday, April 17 by Molly Payne

Payne County District Attorney Laura Austin Thomas filed charges on Monday against seven convicts accused of participating in a riot at the Cimarron Correctional Facility in Cushing on Sept. 12, 2015, in which four... Read More.

Guthrie’s Legacy to Return to Okemah for 20th Annual WoodyFest

Monday, April 17 by Terry Brannon

The Woody Guthrie Coalition will welcome relatives of Woody Guthrie to Okemah for the 20th Annual Woody Guthrie Folk Festival July 12-16.

Citizen’s Call Leads To Early Morning Arrest Of Two Cushing Residents On Burglary Charges

Tuesday, April 4 by Joyce Abrams

On 4-4-2017, just prior to 5:00 a.m., Sgt. Jack Ford and Ofc. Brad Kastl were dispatched to 805 East Scissortail Lane in, reference to a burglary in progress.

OHP Announces First Female Tactical Team Member

Monday, April 3 by Terry Brannon

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol recently announced that TRP Sarah Rencken #799 has been named as the first female Trooper to be assigned to the OHP Tactical Team.