Macomb man sentenced to life in prison for Shawnee homicide
A defendant charged with first-degree murder in the 2023 shooting death of a Shawnee man has been formally sentenced to serve life in prison with the Department of Corrections.
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News-Star's Back-to-School photo contest underway
The summer days are winding down. It's time to pick up those notebooks, pens, pencils, backpacks and shiny new lunchboxes for a new school year.
Court update: Defendant in post office robberies enters not guilty plea
A defendant charged in connection with two robberies and assaults at the downtown Shawnee post office earlier this year has pleaded not guilty and his next court date is now scheduled Dec. 17.
Department of Labor: Contractor's history of safety violations contributed to fatal trench collapse in Shawnee
Editor's note: The US Department of Labor has issued this update and release following the investigation into a deadly trench collapse that occurred at a construction site near Kickapoo Street and Westech Road in Shawnee on Feb. 7.
Micro-surfacing project cause of confusion for some residents
[EDITOR’S NOTE: Much of the information in this story was first brought to our readers in The Shawnee News-Star a year ago -- in July 2023, when the project was being considered, and again in December when the contract was awarded. Now that the process is underway -- due to many residents questioning its quality or confused about its purpose -- The Shawnee News-Star is reintroducing some of the information the city shared about the roadway project.]
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The Brandywine harvest
The Pink Brandywine Heirloom tomato plants swung into full production during the cooler weather hiatus. The plants with large leaves and thick stems are almost too heavy for the fence cage and little flimsy green trellis erected earlier this spring. One major tomato plant (with fruits that continue to get larger every day) was tilting precariously to the west. Heavy-duty support was needed.
Work Ready Shawnee launches $6.1M Employment Center through Work Ready Oklahoma
Work Ready Shawnee Work Ready Shawnee is proud to announce a groundbreaking workforce development system, with an investment of $6.1 million over five years. The… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Everyday Home: Less really is more
Sonya McDaniel, Extension Educator, FCS/CED OSU Extension Center Reducing clutter in your home can have numerous benefits, impacting both your physical environment and mental well-being.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Letter to the editor
Letter to the editor Love Dear editor, What can we affirm about something as unsearchable as Love? The Scriptures tell us: Firstly, that “God is… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close