Court brief: Tecumseh man sentenced in wife's death
A Tecumseh man charged in the domestic-related shooting death of his wife following an investigation last year is awaiting transfer to a state prison after being formally sentenced in the case.
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CPN offers free student advising to all
SHAWNEE - As part of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s (CPN) launch of the Department of Education in 2016, the Tribe established “continuing education advising” services, available to anyone — not just Tribal members.
Shawnee Housing Study meetings set
Area residents will soon have an opportunity to weigh in on the future of housing in the city, as three public meetings have been scheduled to get feedback from local stakeholders throughout the community.
Heartland Worship Conference brings ministry leaders together
The 2025 Heartland Worship Conference, sponsored by Oklahoma Baptist University, brought worship leaders, pastors and musicians together September 26–27 at Together We Church in Yukon for two days of teaching, music and training. The event featured nationally recognized speakers, breakout sessions and times of worship.
Oklahoma DPS to continue to immigration enforcement effort focused on truck drivers
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma’s Public Safety Commissioner vowed Tuesday to continue the crackdown on commercial truck drivers passing through the state without legal status.
Pottawatomie Go to host 2025 Worksite Well-Being Summit
Pottawatomie Go (Pogo), a community-focused health and wellness initiative, is proud to announce the 2025 Worksite Well-Being Summit. This year’s event will take place Tuesday, Oct.
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Pogo begins annual 'Groove Around the Globe'
Pottawatomie Go (Pogo) invites families, professionals, and community members of all ages to lace up their shoes and join the annual Groove Around the Globe Steps Challenge. This year’s challenge began Wednesday, Oct.
St. Benedict Fall Festival set Saturday
This year, St. Benedict Catholic Church’s annual carnival has been rebranded as its Fall Festival.
Spring Teaching to Teach Apprenticeship applications open in October
Oklahoma CareerTech will open applications in October for spring 2026 Teaching to Teach Apprenticeship Program participation. Ninety Oklahomans were accepted in the initial class of participants this fall.