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
Deadline to Change Party Affiliation Approaches in Oklahoma
Voters must submit changes by March 31 before primary elections
Okmulgee City Council Honors Legendary High School Coach
Council proclaims "Coach Dan Sullivant Day" to recognize his championship team and coaching legacy.
Okmulgee County Commissioners Honored at OEMA Conference
County officials recognized for supporting emergency management initiatives and disaster preparedness efforts.
Lifestyle
Okmulgee Offers Free Trash-Off Days in 2026
Residents can dispose of unwanted household items at no cost on four scheduled dates.
Free STEM Summer Academies Offered Across Oklahoma
Middle and high school students can explore college life and STEM fields at no cost this summer.
Write-in Candidate Wins Student Body President Election
Jon, a respected and popular student, was elected after a grassroots write-in campaign
Crime
Two Suspects Arrested After Burglary Attempt in Okmulgee
Coordinated law enforcement response leads to apprehension of two Native American individuals.
Two Arrested in Multi-Jurisdiction Burglary Attempt
Coordinated law enforcement response leads to apprehension of suspects in Okmulgee County
Okmulgee Resident Alleges Unfair Treatment by City
Eddie Nelson says he's faced harassment from neighbors and lack of support from local authorities.
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
