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Mannford Arrests

News Staff
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
The following were arrested by Mannford PD between Dec. 19, 2025 and Jan. 4, 2026. All subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.MATAYA K PAWLOSKI — Public intoxication CORRINE J BRUCKNER — Public intoxication

CimTel bringing fiber internet service to Oilton

News Staff
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
OILTON — CimTel announced this week it is bringing fiber-to-the-home internet service to Oilton, a move expected to provide gigabit-speed connectivity to homes and businesses throughout the community.The telecommunications provider said construction on the fiber network is nearing completion, with...
Zane Scrivner holds the antlers of the elk he took in September at Fort Sill. It is Oklahoma’s new record nontypical elk with a score of 411 1/8. (Photo by Don P. Brown/ODWC)

Zane Scrivner holds the antlers of the elk he took in September at Fort Sill. It is Oklahoma’s new record nontypical elk with a score of 411 1/8. (Photo by Don P. Brown/ODWC)

First Official 400-class Elk Sets New State Record

News Staff
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
FORT SILL — For the first time, an Oklahomaharvested elk has officially measured more than 400 inches and is now the new nontypical state record for the species in Oklahoma’s official Cy Curtis Awards Program.The trophy elk was taken Sept. 28, 2025, on Fort Sill by archery hunter Zane Scrivner, a...

Area fishing report

News Staff
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
NORTHEAST Grand: December 27. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 47°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits and plastic baits around brush structure, docks, and points.

Clean audit for Engineering District No. 1

Allie Prater
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY — An audit by the Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector’s Office found that Circuit Engineering District No. 1 properly protected public funds and kept accurate financial records during the most recent fiscal year.“With respect to the items reviewed; the District’s funds were...

Sand Springs Man Arrested After West 5th Street Shooting

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
SAND SPRINGS — A Sand Springs man was arrested on Dec. 22 following a shooting that left another man hospitalized, according to police.According to Sand Springs Police Department Deputy Chief Todd Enzbrenner, officers were dispatched around 8 p.m. to the 100 block of West Fifth Street after...
Catch of the Week

Catch of the Week

Catch of the Week

News Staff
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Huck Nave with a white crappie caught at Canton Lake. Share your photos with us on Facebook!
Kammy Peters, director of Women's Health at Stillwater Medical stands with Karrie Tull of Jennings and Braden Morrison of Mannford holding their newborn daughter, Emry Morrison, who was born at 4:40 a.m. Jan. 2 and is the first baby of 2026 at Stillwater Medical. The family was presented with a gift basket from hospital staff to mark the occasion.

Kammy Peters, director of Women's Health at Stillwater Medical stands with Karrie Tull of Jennings and Braden Morrison of Mannford holding their newborn daughter, Emry Morrison, who was born at 4:40 a.m. Jan. 2 and is the first baby of 2026 at Stillwater Medical. The family was presented with a gift basket from hospital staff to mark the occasion.

New Year Baby

Allie Prater
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
STILLWATER — Stillwater Medical welcomed its first baby of 2026 early Thursday morning with the birth of Emry Morrison.Emry was born at 4:40 a.m. Jan. 2, according to hospital officials.
Vehicle chase leads to security review

Vehicle chase leads to security review

Vehicle chase leads to security review

Allie Prater
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
SAND SPRINGS — A juvenile resident of the Tulsa Boys' Home was taken into custody after leading police on a vehicle chase Thursday night, prompting an internal investigation and renewed security measures at the Sand Springs residential treatment facility.According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol,...
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