News

A former case manager at the Cimarron Correctional Facility was placed on two years' probation Friday for bringing cell phones, which are considered contraband, into the private prison in Cushing.

    Mickey W. Hodo, longtime Cushing resident, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2010, in the Cushing Regional Hospital at the age of 72 years.

Bobby Gene Socia, Jr., Agra resident, died on Wednesday, December 8, 2010 due to an auto accident.

In a press release from Governor-elect Mary Fallin, Payne County residents are being encouraged to participate in the "Feeding Oklahoma" Food Drive organized by her inaugural committee.  Non-perishable food items can be dropped off... Read More.

The Cushing Tigers edged the Tulsa Webster Warriors 58-57 in the 2nd round of the Keystone Classic in Mannford.

Glenn Benson Williams II was born on Mar. 25, 1955 in Cushing to Glenn and Alice (Stiles) Williams.  He was called home by his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Dec. 7, 2010 after a year-long... Read More.

The filing period for area school board seats has closed,  and there won't be many elections in Payne County.

KUSH 1600 radio will be bringing you LIVE coverage of the Mannford Tournament and high school wrestling TODAY (Tuesday) beginning at 4 p.m.  Tune your radios to 1600 AM or listen via streaming by... Read More.

A Cushing man who admitted trying to break into the Maverick Mini Mart at 224 E. Cherry Street in Cushing was placed on five years' probation as part of a plea bargain approved in... Read More.