Sheriff's Offices mourns loss of Lt. Stewart
PCSO reports Members of the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office are mourning the loss of a longtime deputy. “It is with a heavy heart that we… Login to continue reading Login…
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Tornado impacts 1 Day Ranch; rescue animals being treated for injuries
Kim Morava The Shawnee News-Star kimberly.morava@news-star.com Even as 1 Day Ranch founder Maeghan Olsen and her family heard tornado sirens and sought shelter in their… Login to continue reading Login…
Residents can apply for possible FEMA assistance
FEMA Oklahoma homeowners and renters in McClain and Pottawatomie counties who sustained damage from the recent severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from April 19-20… Login to continue reading Login…
Shawnee Public Schools regroup after tornado; learning resumes today
Vicky O. Misa The Shawnee News-Star vicky.misa@news-star.com Shawnee Public Schools is actively nailing down a plan to get youth back into a structured class/instruction setting… Login to continue reading Login…
Volunteers show up for Shawnee
Local reports Many volunteers from near and far have converged upon Shawnee to assist with tornado cleanup and recovery efforts since storms devastated the area… Login to continue reading Login…
SPS applies for funding grant
Shawnee Public Schools Shawnee Public Schools is applying for funding under the Oklahoma State Department of Education Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers… Login to continue reading Login…
Community bank helps feed Shawnee after tornado disaster
Submitted Many organizations, businesses, churches and volunteers have been working tornado response efforts, which include making sure those without power have had meals to eat.… Login to continue reading Login…
AAA Oklahoma shares tips for tackling severe weather while driving
AAA After storms swept through Oklahoma April 19, AAA reminds drivers that severe weather can occur unexpectedly at any time. The organization urges motorists to… Login to continue reading Login…
City of Shawnee gives storm debris removal update, guidelines
City of Shawnee The storm debris removal process for Shawnee is moving closer to a start date. The City of Shawnee is in the final… Login to continue reading Login…
Tornado recovery efforts ongoing
Kim Morava The Shawnee News-Star kimberly.morava@news-star.com A week has passed since tornadoes impacted the area, and while rain has hindered some cleanup efforts, work is… Login to continue reading Login…