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Nearly 280 new laws to take effect Nov. 1

Allie Prater

Monday, October 27, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY — A slate of new laws takes effect Nov. 1, 2025, in Oklahoma, including changes to driving laws, criminal justice, public safety, and consumer protections.

Oilton council terminates police chief

Deanna Maddox

Monday, October 27, 2025

OILTON — The Oilton council members voted to terminate now-former Oilton Police Chief John Hefley following an executive session.At the regular meeting of the City of Oilton held on Oct. 14, council members entered into executive session to discuss several matters centering on the police department...

Two teens injured in crash

Allie Prater

Monday, October 27, 2025

CLEVELAND — Two teenagers were injured Friday afternoon when their vehicle ran off the road and overturned on OK-99, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.Troopers said a 17-year-old driver from Cleveland was traveling near West 21st Street South around 12:48 p.m. when the vehicle left the...

Drumright commission approves donation, replacement, and amendment

Deanna Maddox

Monday, October 27, 2025

DRUMRIGHT — The Drumright City Commission addressed several key items during its regular monthly meeting recently including accepting a donation and replacing a police vehicle.Branchcomb asphalt donated a 2007 New Holland Skid Steer Loader to the City of Drumright.

Anevay Crow brought a velvety black, blue, and silver butterfly that earned the Prettiest Bug title.

It’s getting buggy around here

News Staff

Monday, October 27, 2025

City Urges Residents to Protect Utility Equipment

Deanna Maddox

Monday, October 27, 2025

DRUMRIGHT — City officials recently gave a public notice reminding residents to take care around water and gas meters as damaged equipment can result in costly repairs.

Bulletin Board

News Staff

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Cushing, Drumright, Mannford, Yale, Agra, Oilton, Olive, Jennings, Hallett, Oak Grove, Ripley, Glencoe, Sand Springs, Prue, and surrounding areas… If your school, church, club, sports team, association, organization or non-profit group is holding an event, fundraiser, or even just a regular...

Gann studies license plate readers’ impact on privacy

News Staff

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Tom Gann, R-Inola, on Thursday led a study on the use of automated license plate readers (ALPRs) and what he said is their use as a tool for mass surveillance allowing law enforcement to conduct warrantless searches.

One of Drummond’s 10 Most Wanted found in Oregon

News Staff

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY – Less than three weeks after being added to Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s 10 Most Wanted list, Justice Jauquin Jones is in police custody.

Dollar General Literacy Foundation awards local groups grant funding

News Staff

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) has awarded Youth Literacy Grants (YLG) to Jennings Public School and Glencoe Public School as well as a Summer Reading Grant (SRG) to United Way of Payne County (UWPC) to support youth literacy initiatives.

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