Keystone Gusher

OSBI investigates fatal shooting in Pawnee

J. D. Meisner

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

PAWNEE — On Wednesday, June 11, Pawnee County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of a...

Mannford man sentenced to 30 years in federal child exploitation case

Allie Prater

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

TULSA — A Mannford man was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison after investigators found more...

New storm sirens installed

Deanna Maddox

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

DRUMRIGHT — Two new storm warning sirens in Drumright are now operational — city leadership took...

Hally (2) and Liam (9) Helms had a splash of fun at Whitlock Park in Drumright. Photo by Caleson Coon.

Tulsa man killed in three-vehicle crash on Gilcrease Expressway

Allie Prater

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

TULSA — A Tulsa man was killed in a three-vehicle collision that shut down the northbound lanes of the Gilcrease Expressway for nearly three hours Friday afternoon, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.The crash occurred at approximately 3:35 p.m. June 12 near the eastbound U.S.

Sand Springs pedestrian injured in Tulsa collision

Allie Prater

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

TULSA — A Sand Springs woman was injured after being struck by a vehicle while walking in the roadway early June 11 in Tulsa, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.The collision occurred at approximately 1:25 a.m. near West Edison Street and North 49th West Avenue.

Port City Raceway delivers a weekend of chargers, survivors and statement-makers

J. D. Meisner

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

CATOOSA — If there is a better place to spend a June evening than Port City Raceway when the Oklahoma sun finally relents and the dirt starts flying, it would be difficult to find.

Sports

Mannford’s Jensen Long grabs sixth in Non-Wing A-Main

J. D. Meisner

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

CATOOSA — Friday night belonged to the hometown contingent from Mannford and Sand Springs, with several area drivers putting together strong runs across multiple divisions at Port City Raceway in Catoosa.

Head Coach Alex Moore and the Mannford Pirate varsity basketball team hosted a basketball fundamentals camp for Mannford area youth last week that attracted more than 50 young athletes.

Team building

News Staff

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Tornado JH Baseball does things different

News Staff

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

The Drumright junior high baseball team is coached by Hunter Kirby, B. J. Osborn and Terry Mattox. They’ve had their ups and downs. We do things different than other teams. We pitch more pitchers than other teams do. The other teams will pitch one guy. Our guys are getting prepared for high school.

Obituaries

JPaul McHenry

News Staff

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

September 14, 1987 – May 30, 2026 JPaul McHenry, age 38, of Oklahoma City, OK, passed away on May 30, 2026. A proud citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, he was born on September 14, 1987, in Claremore, OK, and raised in Mannford, where he was known for his humor, warmth, and lasting friendships.

Richard L. (Dick, Papou) Smith

News Staff

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Aug. 6, 1936 May 25, 2026 Richard L. (Dick, Papou) Smith lived a life defined not by titles, accomplishments or years, though he gathered plenty, but by the steady and extraordinary way he loved everyone.Richard was born Aug. 6, 1936, in Oklahoma City to Pete and Vera Smith.

Ruth Ann Olson

News Staff

Monday, May 18, 2026

Ruth Ann Olson, a lifelong resident of Cushing, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026, at the age of 53. Born on October 10, 1972, in Cushing, she was the daughter of the late Harvey Wright and the late Darlene Wright.