Several Shawnee-area drivers out and about just after 4 p.m. on Sunday afternoon witnessed a police pursuit that caused a crash at one intersection and ended a few miles later with a suspect in custody and jailed on numerous complaints, including possession of a stolen vehicle.
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Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s office has awarded grant funding totaling $18 million to provide support for every county sheriff’s office in Oklahoma through a new program created by the state Legislature this year to enhance law enforcement services. Grants ranging from $150,000 to $300,000 have been distributed to all 77 counties based on their total tangible property valuation.
With a 26-year career working in EMS, Richelle Treece, the News-Star's 2024 First Responder of the Year, wears many hats.
Shawnee's city sales tax collection report for December has been released.
Ahead of the holidays, the 23rd Annual Toy Run commenced Dec. 8 to raise funds to provide Christmas toys and gifts for area children.
Seminole State College Seminole State College offices will be closed for winter break from Dec. 23, 2024, through Jan. 3, 2025. However, students can still… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
SHAWNEE – Linda Brown held many roles during her 45-year career with SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee, before retiring in 2023.
The City of Shawnee has announced the appointment of James Kriwanek as the new Fire Chief for the Shawnee Fire Department.
For Paul Juhasz, storytelling has always been more than words on a page—it’s been a means of survival. Born in Connecticut and shaped by experiences across seven states, Juhasz now writes and teaches in Oklahoma, a place where stories are as much a part of the landscape as the red earth.