Sports
Dewar and Henryetta Baseball Teams Gear Up for Spring Season
Local high school baseball teams prepare to kick off their 2026 seasons with scrimmages and early matchups.
Okmulgee Athletes Earn All-State Basketball Honors
Community support needed to cover costs for two standout players to compete
Okmulgee County Special Athletic Association to Host Annual Shark Shiver Fundraiser
Community members invited to brave the cold and support local athletes with intellectual or physical disabilities
Politics
Okmulgee County Commissioners Honored at OEMA Conference
County officials recognized for supporting emergency management initiatives and disaster preparedness efforts.
Olivia Beaver Pages for Oklahoma State Rep. Scott Fetgatter
High school junior gains firsthand experience in state legislature
Okmulgee County Commissioners Address Equipment Turnover and Emergency Response
Commissioners approve surplus equipment, new leases, and discuss fire danger coordination during packed agenda
Weather
Emergency Drought Committee approves assistance program
New program aims to provide emergency drought aid to Oklahoma producers
Okmulgee County Secures FEMA Funding for Outdoor Warning Siren Project
New sirens to provide critical alerts for severe weather and emergencies across the region.
Daily Forecast for Okmulgee, Oklahoma
Temperatures could reach 70s, 80s in the coming days
Crime
Okmulgee Resident Alleges Unfair Treatment by City
Eddie Nelson says he's faced harassment from neighbors and lack of support from local authorities.
Two Okmulgee Deputies Wounded in Standoff with Felon
Suspect faces multiple felony charges after shooting incident that prompted large multi-agency response
Okmulgee officer-involved shooting leaves two deputies injured, suspect in custody
The Oklahoma State Department of Investigation is looking into the incident.
Lifestyle
Write-in Candidate Wins Student Body President Election
Jon, a respected and popular student, was elected after a grassroots write-in campaign
Okmulgee County Officials Honored at OEMA Conference
Okmulgee County leaders recognized for emergency management efforts
Friends Organize Solitude and Silence Experiment
A group of men find meaningful dividends from incorporating solitude and silence into their weekly routines.
