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• 🔥 Council Rejects Mayor's Budget: The Cushing City Council voted 9-1 to reject the mayor's budget on Tuesday.
• Judge...

Local nursing milestone: Three Payne County students—Grayce Downey (Perkins), Arlene Oxley (Stillwater), and Ashlynn D. Slusser (Stillwater)—received...

In a surprising 9-1 vote at the Memorial Building on Tuesday, Cushing City Council rejected the mayor's budget proposal. This unexpected action signals major fiscal discord ahead for local governance.

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• Statewide consumer protection: AG Gentner Drummond sues China-based Temu for unlawfully collecting Oklahomans’ data and privacy violations.
• Local...

Buckle up statewide: Oklahoma Highway Patrol and Safety Office join national Click It or Ticket enforcement from May 11-31, teaming with local...

Key takeaways from Fed economist Cortney Cowley's talk to Logan County leaders, relevant for nearby Payne County:

• Rural/small biz hiring: OK job...

Safety first for Cushing residents as dryline storms loom:

• Thu/Fri mostly dry; small chance storms from TX Panhandle into far west OK.
• Sat/Sun...

Cushing folks, don't miss this veteran-focused event!

• American Legion Riders of Oklahoma stopping at Post 108 for a rest and community visit
• Date:...

Payne County residents, mark your calendars for free legal consultations:

• Event: Annual Ask-a-Lawyer hosted by Stillwater Public Library and Payne...

Downtown Cushing packs in vendors for the PCW Spring Festival, Trade Show & Expo this May, featuring plants and made-in-Oklahoma goods. Support local makers at this vibrant event!

Severe weather alert: Strong thunderstorms moving east at 40 mph through Payne County until 11:15 PM CDT.

• Wind gusts to 55 mph may down trees and...

Serious safety breach at Hillcrest Hospital's mental health unit: Patient Aubrey Partridge, 23, 6’4″ and 291 lbs, kicked a male LPN in the chest then...

After months of waiting, beloved Dale's concession stand has been fully restored to its former glory!

Key details for Cushing voters:

• Candidate: Chuck Ellsworth ran for Commissioner No. 5 on the City Council.
• Election: On the ballot in the April 7 general election in Oklahoma.
  Stay informed on local races shaping our community.

A state judge in Cushing took under advisement Broad Cove Church's request for a preliminary injunction to block a takeover of the 170-year-old landmark. Decision pending on the historic site's future.

Huge shoutout to Cushing High School! A local graduate is among the first to greet NASA's Artemis crew, proving our education launches dreams to the stars. Dated Apr 10.

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