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Seven Convicts Charged in Fatal Cushing Prison Riot

Monday, April 17

Payne County District Attorney Laura Austin Thomas filed charges on Monday against seven convicts accused of participating in a riot at the Cimarron Correctional Facility in Cushing on Sept. 12, 2015, in which four... Read More.

Guthrie’s Legacy to Return to Okemah for 20th Annual WoodyFest

Monday, April 17

The Woody Guthrie Coalition will welcome relatives of Woody Guthrie to Okemah for the 20th Annual Woody Guthrie Folk Festival July 12-16.

Citizen’s Call Leads To Early Morning Arrest Of Two Cushing Residents On Burglary Charges

Tuesday, April 4

On 4-4-2017, just prior to 5:00 a.m., Sgt. Jack Ford and Ofc. Brad Kastl were dispatched to 805 East Scissortail Lane in, reference to a burglary in progress.

OHP Announces First Female Tactical Team Member

Monday, April 3

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol recently announced that TRP Sarah Rencken #799 has been named as the first female Trooper to be assigned to the OHP Tactical Team.

Cushing Chamber of Commerce Honors March Business After School Recipients

Monday, March 27

The Cushing Chamber of Commerce Business After School honoring March recipients was held on Monday, March 27, 2017.

Cushing Pre-K Enrollment Slated for Week of March 20th

Thursday, March 9

Cushing Pre-Kindergarten enrollment will be held at the school, 1919 S. Kings Highway, from 9 am to 11 am, Monday, March 20, 2017 through Friday, March 24, 2017.

Ex-con Charged With Possessing Burglary Tools In Cushing

Monday, February 13

An ex-convict from Tulsa has been ordered to appear in Payne County District Court Thursday on a felony charge accusing him of possessing burglary tools in Cushing after having been convicted of two burglaries... Read More.

Cushing Chamber of Commerce Honors January Business After School Recipients

Wednesday, February 1

The Cushing Chamber of Commerce Business After School honoring January recipients was held on Monday, January 30, 2017.

OKOGA says Keystone, DAPL executive orders boost confidence for Oklahoma’s energy priorities

Thursday, January 26

The Oklahoma Oil & Gas Association’s (OKOGA) President Chad Warmington released the following statement today praising President Donald J. Trump’s executive orders to advance the Keystone XL pipeline and the Dakota Access pipeline:

Project Graduation presents Donkey Basketball fundraiser

Tuesday, January 24

Hooves will be flying, and maybe a few riders, on Saturday evening at 6 o'clock as locals "saddle up" on the backs of donkeys and play basketball to raise money for Project Graduation.