Pott. County sales tax collections up
Pottawatomie County sales tax collections in February show a more than $68K increase in numbers compared to January and reports a nearly $7K increase when compared to last year’s February figures.
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Marijuana business search warrant nets 5,346 plants, 61.5 pounds processed product
On Feb. 13, the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotic's Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET) served a search warrant on a marijuana business in Pottawatomie County at 42506 Westech Road, Shawnee, for operating with an OBN registration obtained by fraud using a 'straw' ownership scheme, OBN announced Friday.
Kayak dock discussion tops Tuesday agenda
Tonight, the Shawnee City Commission is set to consider what to do about the Twin Lakes kayak dock. During the Dec.
Absentee ballot deadline nears for March 4 elections
The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching for March 4 elections. Applications must be received by the County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. Monday, February 17, 2025.
'Bell to Bell, No Cell' legislation first bill off House floor
OKLAHOMA CITY – The House overwhelmingly passed its first bill of the 60th legislative session today prohibiting the use of cell phones by students during the school day.
AG letter urges new State Board of Education members to exercise independent judgment
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond is asking Gov. Stitt’s new appointees to the State Board of Education to exercise judgment independent from the governor and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters.
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Shawnee's JoAnn store among 500 listed for closure in bankruptcy case
Shawnee's JoAnn Fabrics and Craft store at Shawnee Mall persevered through repairs to reopen months after the April 2023 tornado struck Shawnee, but it appears the retail store's days in Shawnee are numbered along with many others across the nation.
Late-night crash at I-40 and Peebly Road claims one life
A Wednesday night crash along eastbound Interstate 40 at Peebly Road in Oklahoma County killed one person and injured two others, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol said.
Hiland Dairy introduces Electric Hostlers to reduce emissions, enhance efficiency
Springfield, MO – Hiland Dairy is driving into the future with the addition of two fully electric terminal tractors from Orange EV at its Chandler and Norman, Oklahoma, locations.