After days of relentless winter weather that blanketed Okmulgee County in snow, sleet, and dangerous cold, a gradual thaw is finally underway. Still, officials caution that winter is far from finished...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners convened for a regular meeting Monday morning, Jan. 26, at the Okmulgee County Courthouse, approving routine business items, employee matters and a right-ofw...

As freezing temperatures continue across Okmulgee County, a local warming center is providing residents with a safe place to stay warm, shower, and rest during this period of extreme weather. The cent...

The Patrons Bank High School Basketball Invitational, held Jan. 19-21, delivered three days of competitive basketball and highlighted both the depth of talent among area programs and the strong commun...

As Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity surges nationwide under President Donald Trump’s mass deportation campaign, some Native Americans have been detained alongside immigrants. And while Rep...

OCEM will host Storm Spotter Training Saturday, Jan. 31, at 9 a.m. at GCTC, located at 1100 OK-56 Loop in Okmulgee. The free event will cover how to identify key features of severe storms.