Guthrie school board adopts cell phone ban in compliance with new state law
The Guthrie Board of Education voted unanimously Monday evening to implement a district-wide ban on student cell phone use during school hours, complying with a…
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Superintendent: Guthrie shares vision for student meals, but can’t foot the bill alone
Guthrie Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Mike Simpson addressed the Board of Education Monday night, sharing concerns over a recent directive from Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan…
Elderly woman escapes injury after crash at gas station
An elderly woman narrowly avoided serious injury Monday afternoon following a one-vehicle crash at a local gas station in Guthrie. Emergency crews from the Guthrie…
Early morning earthquakes rattle residents from sleep
Two small earthquakes shook Guthrie residents awake early Sunday morning, according to data from the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The first quake occurred at…
Three dead in southeast Logan County house fire; cause under investigation
A devastating house fire in southeast Logan County claimed the lives of three people early Saturday morning, including a child, in a tragic scene that…
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,…
Oak Cliff fire truck involved in crash while responding to emergency call
A firetruck from the Oak Cliff Fire Department was involved in a multi-vehicle accident Thursday afternoon while responding to an emergency call, resulting in significant…
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…
Investigation continues after fatal ultralight aircraft crash
A fatal aircraft crash occurred Monday evening, June 30, near Broadway Road and Seward Road on Mason Street in Logan County. According to the Oklahoma…
Guthrie pastor delivers Game 7 invocation as Thunder clinch NBA championship
In a moment that blended faith and basketball history, Pastor Ronnie Fields of First Christian Church in Guthrie had the honor of delivering the invocation…
Mercy Logan County leader makes national list for rural health care
Logan County’s Bobby Stitt is one of three Mercy hospital leaders named to a national list of rural health care executives to know in 2025. Stitt, administrator…
Federal judge blocks U.S. Labor Department from shutting down Job Corps Centers
A federal judge has issued a national preliminary injunction, stopping the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) from shutting down the Job Corps program, including the…
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…
Years of pushback from DEQ to Logan County for stormwater compliance continues
Logan County commissioners discussed a proposal to hire WSB Engineering to draft a federally compliant stormwater management plan for a designated urbanized portion of Logan…
Rick’s Fine Chocolates & Coffees to close storefront after nearly 19 sweet years
After serving downtown Guthrie with sweet treats and warm smiles for more than 18 years, Rick’s Fine Chocolates & Coffees will permanently close its storefront…
Guthrie Public Schools hire ESS to tackle substitute shortage
Guthrie Public Schools has officially partnered with ESS to manage its substitute teacher staffing, aiming to improve low fill rates that have forced building administrators…
Watch: Guthrie native “Coach Mack” earns ESPN spotlight as beloved NBA security guard
Michael “Marvin ‘Coach Mack’ Mack,” a lifelong Guthrie resident, is receiving national recognition after being featured in an ESPN segment for his warm presence and heartfelt mentorship…
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…