City Judge resigns after 16 years; council appoints successors
City of Guthrie Judge David Hood has resigned after 16 years of service. In his resignation statement dated July 9, Hood said, “It has been…
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Council adjusts animal control consent form, but residential private property rules remain unclear
A discussion about a language change to a consent form for Guthrie’s Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program turned into an extended debate Tuesday night, as city officials,…
ADA downtown intersection improvements begin October 13
Beginning October 13, the City of Guthrie will launch the next phase of its downtown improvements as part of the CIP #2 Initiative: Growing Guthrie,…
Final draft ordinance for stray cats shows property owner consent clause, process of removing
🔔 UPDATE – Sept. 18, 2025 — After nearly two hours of debate, the Guthrie City Council voted Tuesday night to approve a new ordinance…
ADA intersection improvements underway; nearby Pocket Park nears completion
Construction has officially begun on the downtown Guthrie ADA intersection improvements, starting Tuesday at the intersection of Oklahoma Avenue and Wentz Street. The project, part…
Guthrie’s Economic Development Director Shawnda Rooney earns prestigious CEcD Certification
Shawnda Rooney, Economic Development Director for the City of Guthrie, achieved a significant professional milestone by earning the Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) designation from the…
Watch: Guthrie pool given more time as citizen group raises $290,000; pushes for larger design
The future of the Highland Park pool became the subject of a passionate 60-minute discussion at Tuesday night’s city council meeting, as a citizen-led group,…
Guthrie’s July Tax Report Shows Mixed Results With Sales Up Year-to-Date
The City of Guthrie has released its latest Sales and Use Tax report, which reflects collections from May and was distributed in July. The data…
Guthrie sales tax collections continue positive trend in June
The City of Guthrie saw another encouraging month of sales tax revenue, with June collections showing steady growth over the previous year. The monthly report,…
City secures supplemental funding for Owen Field Youth Sports Complex
The City of Guthrie announced on Wednesday that the National Park Service, in partnership with the Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department, has approved the City’s…
ADA downtown intersection improvements beginning July 14
As part of the CIP No. 2 Initiative, Growing Guthrie, approved by Guthrie voters in 2024, the City of Guthrie is moving forward with scheduled…
Community passion revives hope for larger pool at Highland Park
A spirited effort by Guthrie residents has prompted the City Council to grant a 30-day window for a grassroots group to raise private funds in…
Community fundraising effort attempts to boost plans for city pool
After years of aging infrastructure and growing concerns, the future of Guthrie’s Highland Park Municipal Pool may soon take shape, thanks to both city planning…
Jeff Taylor named Guthrie’s vice mayor following 4-3 vote
Following a spirited discussion during Tuesday night’s Guthrie City Council meeting, Councilman Jeff Taylor was appointed as the city’s new vice mayor in a narrow…
Deanna Duehning appointed to city council after extended selection process
After a lengthy process involving three meetings and four votes, the Guthrie City Council unanimously appointed Deanna Duehning to fill the vacant Ward 1 council…
City Council gridlock continues as Ropp, Gibbs abstain—Ward 1 vacancy heads back to applications
For the second straight meeting, the Guthrie City Council failed to fill its open Ward 1 seat and instead voted unanimously to reopen the application…
City launches free summer swimming program with access to Pelican Bay, Trolley Service
The City of Guthrie has announced the return of its Summer Swimming Program. Beginning later this month, city residents will have free access to the…
City Council deadlocks on Ward 1 appointment, vice mayor vote
In a night marked by division and uncertainty, the Guthrie City Council failed to fill the vacant Ward 1 seat and to reappoint a vice…
68th Guthrie city council members sworn in
The 68th Guthrie City Council was officially sworn into office last week, marking a new chapter for the city’s leadership. Municipal Judge David Hood administered…
Gentling reflects on successes and gratitude in final message to Guthrie
As his term has come to a close, former Guthrie Mayor Steven Gentling shared a heartfelt message of gratitude and pride, reflecting on years of…