The Ranger Rodeo Team of Northwestern Oklahoma State University recently signed Beggs High School senior Bleu Hall. Bleu earned a full-ride scholarship to compete for the school’s rodeo team at Northw...

Oklahoma wheat fields are overdue for another groundbreaking wheat comparable to the Doublestop CL Plus variety with strong disease resistance and good protein content. Oklahoma State University Agric...

After weeks of relentless rain, the Deep Fork River is swollen and muddy, inching ever higher and leaving a trail of damage and uncertainty across Okmulgee County. What began as a series of heavy spri...

The Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners met Monday morning in a regular session filled with public concerns, official proclamations and post-storm recovery updates. During the designated pub...

The Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a theft and threat incident that occurred Sunday evening at a Dollar Store near 231st Stre...

Who doesn’t have a space at home that serves as a catch-all for items that seemingly have no other home? For many, this storage wasteland where items go to be forgotten tends to be the garage. Before ...

The Okmulgee County Health Department is proud to spotlight Dr. Ed Osborn as the latest honoree in its ongoing “Community Health Champions” campaign. Dr. Osborn, a retired pediatrician who served the ...

In-person early voting starts Thursday for the upcoming Special General Election for Oklahoma State Senate District 8. There is also an election for a millage proposal for Green Country Technology Cen...

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 spring, Oklahoma State University Extension has once again proven its power to transform lives through education, hands-on learning and inclusion. From livestock arenas to correctional gardens, E...

October 10, 1943 - May 1, 2025 Services are pending with Rogers Funeral Home for Norma Tidwell, who passed away May 1, 2025.

John David Lee, Sr., affectionately known to all as “Johnny,” passed away on April 26, 2025, at the age of 91. A lifelong resident of Okmulgee County, Johnny was born in Hannah on April 3, 1934, to Er...

November 1, 1947 - May 3, 2025 Brother Ronald Dean Arterbery, in his 77th year, left us Saturday morning, May 3, 2025, from Tulsa. A retired Educator, Mr. Arterbery was a United States Air Force Veter...

November 9, 1948 - May 4, 2025 Rev. Judson Fields, Senior Pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church of Okmulgee, transitioned “from Macedonia to Church Triumphant” on Sunday morning, May 4, 2025. Service arr...

May 5, 2025 Nancy Suiter, a former resident of Henryetta, passed this life on May 5, 2025 at the age of 81. Services are pending with Rogers Funeral Home.

December 25, 1951 - May 1, 2025 Janice Faye Bear, a resident of Okmulgee, passed this life on May 1, 2025, in Okmulgee at the age of 73. She was born December 25, 1951, in Dumas, Texas to George Carme...

Joe Billy Dwiggins, a resident of rural Weleetka, passed away May 3, 2025, at his home. He was born March 22, 1935, in Parker to Willie Dwiggins and Ellie Rose (Waters) Dwiggins. He married Joy Ennis ...

October 7, 1939 - April 28, 2025 Donna Peters was born October 7, 1939, to Sam Peters and Ruth Ella Peters. She passed away April 28, 2025. A graveside service is scheduled Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at ...

This report is a summary of key activities and does not include all activities completed by Emergency Management. - Board of County Commissioners Meeting This week, Emergency Management attended the r...

Still living a life full of purpose and love at the age of 74, Dan Anderson has spent his years building a legacy of faith, hard work and devotion to family and community. Born on March 27, 1951, in O...