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Pirate Catcher Lyndon Hamilton gloves the pitch as Ft. Gibson’s Tucker Forrest takes a swipe at it. Photo by John Burns

Pirate Catcher Lyndon Hamilton gloves the pitch as Ft. Gibson’s Tucker Forrest takes a swipe at it. Photo by John Burns

Pirate Catcher Lyndon Hamilton

News Staff
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Pirate Catcher Lyndon Hamilton
The magic of childhood

The magic of childhood

The magic of childhood

News Staff
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Magic isn’t real but what if it is?There’s no wand that can fix the plumbing, no spell that makes your rent disappear, no broomstick that'll get you to work without sitting in traffic behind someone who still doesn’t understand how turn signals work.

SQ 832: Big City Costs, Small Town Budgets

Brian Barton
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
What works in New York and Los Angeles does not always work in Oilton, Drumright, or Mannford, Oklahoma. But what does it mean for small towns across our state?There will be a lot of discussion about State Question 832 and raising the minimum wage. The idea behind it is simple.

Stock Market Insights

Dr. Richard Baker, Aif
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Markets Surge After U.S.-Iran Ceasefire as Oil Plunges 17% Amid Extreme Volatility My Dad caught my brother and me having a BB gun war. I hid behind a tractor tire trying to shoot my brother's baseball cap off, and my brother was using his Daisy BB gun to try to give me another cowlick.

Sand Springs Arrests

News Staff
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
The following were arrested by Sand Springs PD between April 2 and April 8. All subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
Creek County Arrests

Creek County Arrests

Creek County Arrests

News Staff
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
The following were booked into Creek County Jail from March 30 to April 12. All Subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Bail amounts may change after court appearances and may not be current.
Pawnee County Arrests

Pawnee County Arrests

Pawnee County Arrests

News Staff
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
The following were booked into Pawnee County jail from March 30 to April 12. All subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.CHEYENNE DAWN LYNCH, 29, Sapulpa — Assault and battery with dangerous weapons. Driving with license suspended or revoked.

Mannford Arrests

News Staff
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
The following were arrested by Mannford PD from March 28 to April 10. All subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.GEOUH PRINCE — Public intoxication.NOAH COLLINS — Public intoxication.NOAH MANG — Driving under suspension. Speeding 1-10. No insurance.
Right: Eric Dean Sanders of Tahlequah caught the new unrestricted state record (gigging) northern hog sucker. This record fish was caught on 3/31/2026 in the Illinois River in Cherokee County The fish weighed in at 2 pounds 4 ounces, 16.75 long, 9.25 girth.

Right: Eric Dean Sanders of Tahlequah caught the new unrestricted state record (gigging) northern hog sucker. This record fish was caught on 3/31/2026 in the Illinois River in Cherokee County The fish weighed in at 2 pounds 4 ounces, 16.75 long, 9.25 girth.

FISHING REPORT:

News Staff
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Keystone: April 6. Elevation is 4 ft. above normal and stable, water temperature 64°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on Alabama rigs, in-line spinnerbaits, jerk baits, and plastic baits around brush structure. Blue and channel catfish fair on live bait around main lake.
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