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Child Abuse Arrest in Stillwater

Thursday, August 24 by Molly Payne

Media release (STILLWATER, OK) – On Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at 10:11 a.m., a Stillwater Police Department (SPD) officer responded to the SPD lobby where he met with a very distraught parent. The parent disclosed he... Read More.

Shape the Future of Cushing: Join Us in Developing the City’s New Comprehensive Plan!

Tuesday, August 22 by Molly Payne

Media release Cushing, OK – August 22, 2023 – The City of Cushing is extending a warm invitation to all residents, urging them to take an active and influential role in developing the City's new... Read More.

Former Payne County jailer gets 5-year prison term

Thursday, August 10 by Molly Payne

By Patti Weaver (Stillwater, Okla.) -- Former Payne County jailer Lane Tyrel Long, 28, has been sentenced by Logan County Judge Louis Duel to a jury-recommended five years in prison for possessing child pornography,... Read More.

Nonprofit and Local Theatre Reignite Benefit Concert for Aug. 11

Tuesday, August 8 by Molly Payne

Media release (Cushing, Ok) -- United Way of Payne County (UWPC) and The Dunkin Theatre reunite to bring back the Rockin’ for United Way Benefit Concert in Cushing on Friday, Aug. 11. One-man band, Hosty, is... Read More.

Stillwater man jailed on fentanyl & meth charges

Tuesday, August 8 by Molly Payne

By Patti Weaver (Stillwater, Okla.) -- A Stillwater man has been jailed on $100,000 bail pending his arraignment this afternoon on charges of trafficking fentanyl and possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute. ... Read More.

Gang member gets 20 years in prison for threatening to shoot officer & trafficking meth

Friday, August 4 by Molly Payne

By Patti Weaver (Stillwater, Okla.) -- A reputed member of the Universal Aryan Brotherhood prison gang has been given three concurrent 20-year prison terms for threatening to shoot Stillwater Police Detective Lt. Cody Manuel,... Read More.

Payne County man gets 25 years in prison for child molestation and pornography

Friday, August 4 by Molly Payne

By Patti Weaver (Stillwater, Okla.) -- A Payne County man has been given two concurrent 25-year prison terms for molesting a friend's 5-year-old daughter at his rural residence and possessing a large amount... Read More.

Former Payne County man accused of molesting child

Wednesday, August 2 by Molly Payne

By Patti Weaver (Stillwater, Okla.) -- A former Payne County man, who reportedly moved to Kentucky where his father lives, has been charged with molesting a 10-year-old girl while staying at her residence in... Read More.

A mosquito pool from Payne County tested positive for West Nile Virus.

Monday, July 31 by Molly Payne

Media release (Payne County) -- The Oklahoma State Department of Health’s mosquito surveillance program has detected West Nile Virus (WNV) activity in Payne County. The mosquito surveillance program, which occurs across multiple counties in Oklahoma,... Read More.

VMI Dredges Makes a Splash at the WEDA 2023 Conference in Las Vegas