Cleveland County Detention Center staff recklessly disregarded Shannon Hanchett’s constitutional rights and contributed to her in-custody death amid a mental health crisis, a federal lawsuit filed on ...

It’s almost “bonus monarch” time in Oklahoma. Scientists say it’s time for monarch taggers to order their sticky stocks and ready their catch nets and for avid observers to fire up their apps to burn ...

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Wanda Kay Friday, age 53, of Peggs, was sentenced to 36 months in prison for Voluntary Manslaughter in Indian Co...

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announces that Andrea Dawn Winsett, age 34, of Park Hill, was sentenced to 24 months imprisonment for Possession with Intent to...

We extend our gratitude for the Summer Jam Fundraising Event to benefit OCHS which was held on July 18th.  This effort was spearheaded by OSUIT PAWS (People for Animal Wellness and Safety), who coordi...

DEAR ABBY: My sister passed away from cancer seven years ago. Her daughter and I have always been close -- doing things together, going on trips, etc. Four years ago, she started dating a guy who thin...

07/08/24 5:19 p.m. - Disturbance - 19000 Block Happy Camp Road - RP request deputy in regards to 20 year old son being manic/suicidal and also worried for other children in the home. Advised there are...

Patrons Bank is excited to announce a community backpack drive to support local public schools. The public is invited to donate a new backpack at any Patrons Bank location, and for every backpack dona...

Okmulgee County District 2 Commissioner David Walker is shown with employees of District 2, as they were recognized for their service to the county and received a stipend for longevity service. Employ...

There comes a time in our lives when parents or grandparents become more than we can handle. Sad but one of life’s situations that we pray never happens to us. Oklahoma Department of Veteran Affairs h...

Conifer Road (Wilson Road) off Hwy 75 is temporarily closed after a driver ran into the railroad crossing (once again). The road will remain closed until Wednesday. BNSF has assessed the bridge and wi...

The community recently celebrated the most class of graduates during the GED Graduation Ceremony held July 11 on the campus of OSUIT. The program, sponsored by Oklahoma State University Institute of T...

First Presbyterian Church, 401 S. Seminole in Okmulgee, will hold its Free Shoes, Socks & Books giveaway Saturday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is for Pre-K through 12th grade. Children mu...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, show off your true colors and let others see who you are and what makes you tick. You are given the spotlight right now to shine and get noticed even more. TAURUS – Apr 21...

There comes a time in our lives when parents or grandparents become more than we can handle. Sad but one of life’s situations that we pray never happens to us. Oklahoma Department of Veteran Affairs  ...

Patrons Bank is excited to announce a community backpack drive to support local public  schools. The public is invited  to donate a new backpack at any Patrons Bank location, and for every  backpack d...

The Okmulgee Municipal Authority (Authority) and Okmulgee Rural Water District Two (District) were two of the recipients of loans for water infrastructure during Tuesday’s meeting of the Oklahoma Wate...

Businesses are closing at the intersection of Highway 75 and Will Sampson Road in Preston as the Oklahoma Department of Transportation has begun the process of building an overpass at that location fo...

The Okmulgee-Okfuskee County Youth Services celebrated a landmark moment Tuesday with the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony of their new office in Okemah, located at 124 N 5th Street. The even...

The Lions Club was treated with an excellent program provided by Tina Nail and Andy Goodnight from “Wonderfully Made Therapy Group Pediatric Therapy.” They are located at 1223 East 6th Street in Okmul...