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Cheering on the Cougars
North Rock Creek's student section gets excited about a 3-pointer by Cason Coomer during Tuesday night's game. See related story and more photos on B1.
Lady Wolves cruise to 65-30 rout of Claremore
The Shawnee Lady Wolves, behind some relentless pressure defense and solid ball movement, overwhelmed the Claremore Lady Zebras 65-30 Tuesday night at the SHS Performing Arts and Athletic Center.
Late-night crash, semi fire reported in Turner Turnpike construction zone near Wellston
WELLSTON – On January 14, 2025, at approximately 10:12 p.m., the Wellston Fire Department was dispatched to a crash involving a semi-tractor-trailer at mile marker 157 eastbound on the Turner Turnpike, located within an active construction zone. This call followed an earlier crash response at approximately 8:35 p.m.
FBI seeks public assistance in identifying victims
The FBI is asking for the public’s help with identifying victims in an ongoing investigation related to the receipt of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).
Crime brief: Juveniles taken into custody in Tecumseh after pursuit, K9 search
A high-speed pursuit about 12:15 p.m. Tuesday afternoon ended at Tecumseh Lake, where officers apprehended two juveniles and recovered a stolen vehicle.
PATCH lunch meeting topics showcase behavioral health, Work Ready program
At January's PATCH (Pottawatomie Alliance Towards Community Health) meeting, attendees heard from two organizations -- they had an opportunity to hear from Linda Johns about the great work happening at Red Rock Behavioral Health, specifically with the Shawnee Crisis Unit and Urgent Recovery Center, and Lynde Gleason and the Work Ready Shawnee team, who also hosted the meeting at their new location and provided lunch. PATCH will have its next meeting Feb.
McLoud girls fall to Okemah in finals of Henryetta Tourney
You never want to be shorthanded, but coming into a tournament championship game against a team that plays fast is probably the worst case scenario. That’s the situation McLoud faced Monday night in the Henryetta Tournament Championship game against Class 2A.
OBU basketball teams in action at home Thursday, Saturday
The Oklahoma Baptist University women’s and men’s basketball teams are home for two game sets Thursday and this Saturday at the Noble Complex.
