Oklahoma has made a dramatic reduction in the wait time for Developmental Disabilities Services (DDS) - from 13 years in 2022 to just one year in 2025. The shortened wait follows legislative investmen...

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday morning in connection with the creation of the nation’s first religious charter school - Oklahoma’s St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School. Chi...

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Brett Wayne Pigeon, age 45, of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 126 months in prison for one count of Volunt...

Rep. Steve Bashore, R-Miami, today welcomed Senate passage of a bill that would add accessory to murder in the first or second degree to the list of crimes that would require an offender to serve 85% ...

look at it and come up with this order.” --- Deathbed Confession Prompts Petition The state and Smith agree on a few basic facts. There was an altercation at the now-demolished Comanche Park Apartment...

Gardening has long been a popular hobby, but with all the bending, reaching and stretching, it can sometimes feel more like an aerobic workout. Some older gardeners or those with mobility issues may f...

Earlier this month, four Okmulgee County Farm Bureau members attended the OKFB Washington, D.C. Summit. They had the opportunity to visit with several legislators about agricultural related issues and...

In a storybook ending to an already incredible season, Morris High School has captured its first-ever National Championship - seizing the Very Small School title at the 2025 NAQT Very Small School Nat...

Over the next several weeks, some registered voters in Oklahoma will receive an Address Confirmation Notice from the State Election Board. The notices are required by state law to confirm whether or n...

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (OSUIT) celebrated its 230th graduating class on April 18, marking another milestone in its mission to deliver workforce-ready education to the state ...

Planning a funeral can be an overwhelming and emotional process. However, preplanning your own funeral or that of a loved one can help alleviate stress during a difficult time. Here are some helpful t...

This report is a summary of key activities and does not include all activities completed by Emergency Management. --- Meetings & Training • Attended the Board of County Commissioners Meeting to provid...

Okmulgee Community Theatre is opening the historic Orpheum Theatre stage to Beggs High School’s drama department to present “Disney’s High School Musical 2” May 1-4. All performances will begin at 7 p...

Schaudt’s Okmulgee Funeral Service, 220 S. Alabama Ave. in Okmulgee, will hold an informal “come and go” visitation for Dan Anderson Saturday, May 3, from 1-4 p.m. The event will be a time to gather, ...

In an era dominated by smartphones and constant connectivity, distracted driving has emerged as a significant public safety issue. This perilous behavior, defined by any activity that diverts attentio...

East Central Electric Cooperative will be hosting a candidate forum for the three candidates for Senate District 8 on Monday, May 5, at 6:30 p.m. at their Okmulgee headquarters. Candidates Nathan Brew...

Jake Kell has stepped into his role as the new OSU Extension Educator for Okmulgee County, bringing his deep-rooted passion for agriculture and community education to the position. Kell, who also rece...

The Okmulgee Area Development Corporation (OADC) is set to launch a major infrastructure project at the Okmulgee Business Complex (OBC), marking a major step in revitalizing a historic site and drivin...

A serious collision Wednesday afternoon in Okmulgee County resulted in one man being hospitalized after his truck left the roadway, struck a guardrail and fell approximately 30 feet into a creek, acco...

Every year, communities around the world come together to celebrate Arbor Day, a special day dedicated to honoring trees and recognizing their crucial contributions to our environment. Traditionally o...