The Oklahoma Legislature has passed a landmark tax reform measure that reduces the personal income tax and streamlines the state’s tax code. The bill now heads to Governor Kevin Stitt’s desk for final ...

The Chickasaw Rancher” and “Te Ata” are now available on the streaming service Peacock. Inspired by the life of historic Chickasaw rancher Montford Johnson, “Montford: The Chickasaw Rancher” portrays ...

The Oklahoma Foundation for the Education of Blind Children and Youth, Inc. is proud to announce the awarding of $8,000 in scholarships to outstanding students as part of its 2025 Scholarship Program.

This week, the House and Senate passed the overall general appropriations bill, along with more than 50 others that set spending limits for state agencies and the programs they manage. These bills now ...

Students from Gordon Cooper Technology Center Business Professionals of America (BPA) chapter were among the nearly 7,000 attendees representing nearly 800 school chapters who attended the 2025 BPA ...

Local reports The Shawnee Wolves football team gathered Wednesday afternoon and held a spring practice. Shawnee receiver Jaden Hunt makes a catch during a ...

It's Memorial Day weekend, so that means Shawnee Splash Water Park is now open. Opening day was Friday at the park in downtown Shawnee.

Bethel Public Schools Superintendent’s Honor Roll Bethel Lower Elementary First Semester Second Grade Kathryn Ashmore Maggie Beard Jocelyn Beaver Axl Bedford Scarlett Bellew Lari ...

Seminole State College has released the names of honor roll students for the 2025 spring semester. Three separate honor rolls recognize students for their academic achievements.

Calendar items may be sent to newsroom@news-star.com or to vicky.misa@news-star.com.

A man who escaped from Jim E.

As part of graduation season, a special Graduation section highlighting Shawnee and Pottawatomie County area schools will be ...