Shawnee police are investigating a shooting that occurred Wednesday. Shawnee Police Cpl. Vivian Lozano said the shooting victim was transported to OU Medical Center with… Login to continue reading Login…
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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.
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.
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.
[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.]
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
There is still time for high school juniors and seniors to enroll in concurrent classes at Seminole State College before the fall semester begins on Aug. 19, with late enrollment open until Aug. 23. Concurrent enrollment helps students earn college credit hours before their high school graduation.
News-Star staff reports The former longtime pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church in Shawnee is recovery from serious injuries stemming from a traffic accident on July… Login to continue reading Login…
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