Through a 0.495-cent Pottawatomie County sales tax increase for schools, backed by voters in November of 2015 and set to continue until June 30, 2026 -- schools have been collecting funds for several years.
After back-to-back championships in The Basketball League (TBL), Potawatomi Fire Head Coach Mark Dannhoff felt that there could be some improvement on the defensive end of the floor when putting together the roster for the 2025 season. Well, if 14 blocked shots and 16 steals fit your fancy, you should be happy as Potawatomi plastered the Western Oklahoma Skykings 116-81 in the Fire’s home opener Saturday night at FireLake Arena.
The Shawnee High School drama department is bringing the beloved musical Mamma Mia! to the stage, offering a performance filled with classic ABBA hits, energetic choreography, and a heartwarming story. Students will have a special opportunity to enjoy the show on March 13, while the public is invited to attend performances on March 14 at 7 p.m.
OKLAHOMA CITY - Dale came into the 2A State Tournament with something to prove. The Pirates had won three-straight state titles, but they lost a generational talent when Dayton Forsythe graduated and headed to the University of Oklahoma.
A Meeker man was killed early Tuesday morning in an overnight crash in Oklahoma City, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported.
The community now has a new opportunity to celebrate – literally.
DALE - To no one’s surprise, Dale swept their Regional Championship games before heading to the Area Championship games later this week in McAlester. Lady Pirates 77, Oktaha 50 Dale withstood Oktaha’s best shot Monday night.
EARLSBORO - Haileyville struck first but Earlsboro had little trouble taking the lead and pulling away for a big 61-30 win Friday to stay alive in the Class B regional playoffs. However, the Wildcats were eliminated from the regional after dropping a 54-51 decision to Carney on Saturday Haileyville took a 1-0 lead early, but Quintin Lena scored five straight points and Elias Barraza closed the first quarter with four of his own to give the Wildcats a 12-5 lead after one.
BETHEL ACRES - Bethel made easy work in a pair of 3A District Championships with two easy wins over Marietta to advance to the winners’ bracket of a Regional Tournament in Bethel later this week.
The 60th Legislature is already in its third week, and progress is well underway. Recently, the Oklahoma Board of Equalization (BOE) certified that the Legislature will have the authority to appropriate up to $12.3 billion toward the Fiscal Year 2026 state budget.