On May 22, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma will host a Disability Presumptive Conditions Claims Event focused on identifying and assisting Veterans across Southern Oklahoma who may have presumptive disabilities and be eligible for a VA pension claim.
Summer courses begin Monday, May 19, at Seminole State College. The enrollment period for the first slate of summer courses remains open through May 22.
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma House of Representatives on Tuesday voted 70-15 to approve Senate amendments to House Bill 1095, the Municipal Carry Act, sending the legislation to the governor for final consideration.
For the past eight months, 14 area school districts across three counties have been nominating their best and brightest seniors for a chance to become The Shawnee News-Star’s Best of Tri-County Area Preps Student of the Year.
On Thursday morning, for Peace Officer Memorial Day, the Earlsboro Police Department hosted a flag ceremony, lowering its flag to half-mast to honor those who have served and fallen.
An Earlsboro man was arrested on complaints this week based on two separate instances of allegedly communicating in a sexual nature with who he thought were minors, Earlsboro Assistant Police Chief Jeremiah Cheney said Thursday.
CHANDLER - On May 3, participants embarked on a boutique tour, visiting unique shops such as Okie Marketplace, The Honey Pot Garden & Gifts, and GypsyCorner LLC. Each boutique offered a curated selection of local goods, from handcrafted jewelry to artisanal home decor, all highlighting the creativity and craftsmanship of Oklahoma artisans.
An alleged incident reported in a Shawnee High School classroom on Friday, May 9, has prompted parents to air concerns with the district and on social media, while several students also held a protest across the street from the school on Wednesday to raise their concerns. Shawnee's police chief, on Thursday, also confirmed a police investigation into the matter is ongoing.
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Lucas Wayne Cullum, aka Lucus Wayne Cullum, 26, of Seminole, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 84 months in prison for one count of Involuntary Manslaughter in Indian Country. The charge arose from an investigation by the Seminole Nation Lighthorse Police Department, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
SHAWNEE, Okla. – Commencement ceremonies are taking place across the state, but this one marks a historic first.