Candidates file for city council, school boards
A total of 13 candidates filed with the Logan County Election Board this week to seek office for the Guthrie city council and various boards of education.
Watch: Cottonwood Creek bridge nears completion; ceremony held on bridge
From a single log bridge in 1889 to a four-lane modern marvel, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation officially dedicated the new SH-33 Cottonwood Creek bridge in Guthrie with a ribbon cutting Tuesday afternoon. The almost $18 million bridge replacement and widening project is nearly complete with minimal lane closures remaining while the contractor finishes painting […]
Update: Fatal apartment fire claims 14 year old
Updated on Tuesday, December 4 — Victims of the fire can go to LOU’s, located at 624 W. Warner, for clothing items. The outreach program is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Updated on Tuesday, December 4 — The Logan County Long Term Recovery Group will be accepting monetary donations for […]
Video: Apartment complex fire claims one life
Updated on Tuesday, December 4 — Victims of the fire can go to LOU’s, located at 624 W. Warner, for clothing items. The outreach program is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Updated on Tuesday, December 4 — The Logan County Long Term Recovery Group will be accepting monetary donations for […]
Watch: BOCC establishes new EMS district name, board selection policy
The Logan County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved the name of the newly created Emergency Medical Service (EMS) District along with how board members will be appointed for the seven member board. The new district was formed after voters in the Luther, Wellston, Perkins-Tryon, Coyle, Mulhall-Orlando and Covington-Douglas school districts (within in Logan County) approved the […]
City council to discuss accepting grant for Mineral Wells Park splash pad, improvements
The City of Guthrie has been approved for a grant that will add a splash pad and playground project inside Mineral Wells Park. The city council will now vote to accept and match the 50-50 grant.
Captured: Search continues for escaped inmate from Payne County; reward available
Updated on December 5, 2018 — US Marshals report Oklahoma Department of Corrections inmate Patrick M. Walker has been captured at a St. Louis motel. OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma Department of Corrections Fugitive Apprehension and Investigations agents are working with fugitive task forces in several states to bring Patrick Walker into custody.
OSBI increases reward for information in Langston murder case
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation has increased a reward for information in an October murder case that took place in Langston.
Incorrect property tax statements mailed out; replacement statements coming soon
The Logan County Treasurer’s Office is informing all citizens that an error occurred on their property tax statements. The error was not known at the time and were mailed out this week.
Video: City gives update to proposed youth sports complex project
City officials gave an update to a proposed youth sports complex for not only baseball and softball fields, but a walking trail, basketball courts and other amenities for all ages.
Dedication ceremony set for Cottonwood Creek Bridge
The City of Guthrie and Oklahoma Department of Transportation announced an upcoming dedication ceremony for the new Cottonwood Creek Bridge on State Highway 33.
Mechanic avoids injuries after box top truck smashes into semi-truck
Somehow, someway there were no severe injuries on Tuesday morning on Interstate 35 after a box top truck smashed into a parked semi-truck.
Mize, newly-elected Oklahoma lawmakers sworn in
Representative Garry Mize addresses the House floor for the first time as a legislator.
Three representatives with constituents in Logan County, along with all the newly-elected members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, took their oath of office in the House chamber at the state Capitol in Oklahoma City.
Video: Ron Plagg sworn in as school board member
Ron Plagg was sworn in as a member of the Guthrie Public Schools Board of Education in the November regular scheduled meeting. In a special meeting on October 24, the school board unanimously (6-0) voted Plagg to fill the vacancy in Ward #2. The vacancy was created when former board member Terry Pennington resigned on […]
Hall takes oath, begins first Senate term
Senator Chuck Hall, R-Perry, was sworn into office in the Senate chamber at the State Capitol on Wednesday afternoon.
State Senator Chuck Hall is now officially on the job as State Senator for District 20. The Perry Republican was sworn in during a ceremony at the Capitol on Wednesday as friends, family and other supporters looked on from inside the Senate Chamber.
BB gun vandals target car, business windows along Division Street
The Guthrie Police Department is investigating a series of crimes that took place over night as businesses and vehicles were damaged all along Division St.
Watch: American Legion donates flag to Charter Oak Elementary School
American Legion Post 58 donated a flag and held a flag-raising ceremony for the brand new Charter Oak Elementary School’s flag pole on Thursday, November 8.
Watch: Veterans Day ceremony held at Guthrie High School
Guthrie High School to honor Veterans on Tuesday All area veterans are invited and encouraged to attend Guthrie High School’s annual Veterans Day Assembly scheduled for Tuesday, November 13 at 11:20 a.m. in the GHS Gymnasium. Special floor seating will be provided for all veterans.
First snow of the season whitens Guthrie
With temperatures below freezing on Monday, the first snow of the season gave Guthrie a white Christmas appearance. The white flakes began falling early Monday and continued well into the afternoon. The white-out look will not last long with temperatures expected to rise back in the 50’s and 60’s by the end of the week. […]
Sales tax dollars down for City of Guthrie
Sales tax dollars have not reached expectations in the first two months of the fiscal year for the City of Guthrie.