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$250,000 bail set on domestic violence charges

Monday, July 14

By Patti Weaver STILLWATER -- Bail has been set at $250,000 for an ex-convict accused of violently striking his girlfriend in the face -- breaking an orbital bone impairing her vision -- and choking... Read More.

Former Stillwater Pioneer Booster Club president accused of embezzlement

Monday, July 14

By Patti Weaver STILLWATER -- A 60-year-old Edmond man has been charged with embezzling $23,580 from the Stillwater Pioneer Booster Club during a seven-month period between Oct. 4, 2021, and May 5, 2022,... Read More.

Bucky Heard of The Righteous Brothers Drops Inspiring Music Video of “My Best Days”

Thursday, July 10

Media release Nashville, Tenn. (July 10, 2025) – Bucky Heard of The Righteous Brothers has released the inspiring music video for his current single, “My Best Days.” Taste of Country exclusively premiered the video earlier... Read More.

Former Cushing man admits child sexual abuse

Wednesday, July 9

By Patti Weaver (Stillwater, Okla.) -- A 65-year-old Tulsa man pleaded guilty Wednesday to repeatedly sexually abusing a 16-year-old relative when he lived in Cushing in 2023, court records show. Thomas Wayne... Read More.

Jury recommends 55-year prison term for meth trafficking in Stillwater

Monday, July 7

By Patti Weaver STILLWATER -- A Payne County jury has recommended a 55-year prison term plus a $25,000 fine for a 42-year-old man for trafficking methamphetamine in Stillwater. Dermaine L. Arnett of... Read More.

Stillwater man jailed on $150,000 bond on child porn charge

Monday, July 7

By Patti Weaver STILLWATER -- A 28-year-old Stillwater man, who allegedly said he has a pornography addiction, has been jailed on $150,000 bond pending a court appearance this week at which he can... Read More.

Former OSU football player accused of extortion

Monday, July 7

By Patti Weaver STILLWATER -- Former Oklahoma State University football player Chance Robert Clements, 22, of Stillwater, who has been accused of threatening to publish sensitive visual images of a man and the man's... Read More.

Area 4th of July Celebrations

Tuesday, July 1

By Molly Payne (Cushing, OK) -- It's almost the 4th of July and lots of folks will be celebrating with family cookouts, gatherings and of course, FIREWORKS! Here are some of the events in and... Read More.

Payne County Health Department Extends Hours Before Kids Head Back to School

Tuesday, July 1

Media release STILLWATER, Okla. – The Payne County Health Department is offering extended hours for childhood immunizations before the back-to-school rush. Both health department locations in Payne County will stay open late to meet the... Read More.

Man accused of stealing truck in Cushing & endangering others on SH 33

Tuesday, July 1

By Patti Weaver STILLWATER -- A 25-year-old Oklahoma City man accused of stealing a truck at a Cushing service station and fleeing at 100+ mph on SH 33 has been ordered to appear in... Read More.