Four local races set for June 30 election; four incumbents do not draw an opponent
With no Democrats filing for local elections involving Logan County, there will be at least three and maybe four races settled on the last day…
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Over 70 people tested for COVID-19 at mobile site
Oklahoma, especially Logan County, is scrambling to catch up to the need to test people for COVID-19. For the first time since the pandemic, Logan…
City leaders cautiously moving forward with sales tax dollars
The good news for the City of Guthrie is sales tax revenue has been on the increase for the current fiscal year. However, the unknown…
Unemployment claims up for Logan County; over 50,000 across the state last week
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma continues to parallel the nation in the extraordinary number of initial claims for unemployment insurance as COVID-19 related closures and declines…
Virtual Town Hall set for unemployment insurance, displaced workers
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma’s agency for unemployment insurance and re-employment of displaced workers is conducting a virtual Town Hall for claimants and the public at-large….
Gov. Stitt issues Executive Order to protect first responders
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Kevin Stitt issued an executive order, ensuring first responders such as correctional officers, law enforcement and fire personnel who work for…
Census: Guthrie, Logan County above the national rate in response
Guthrie and Logan County is above the national and state response rate when it comes to the 2020 Census, but more reporting is needed to…
Common FAQ’s for Guthrie Public Schools
With distance learning now underway for Oklahoma students, Guthrie Public Schools continues to help families stay aware of the most up to date information. The…
Oklahoma Human Services to issue emergency relief payments to foster families
The Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) will begin issuing emergency relief payments to foster parents in early April. These payments, which will be paid…
City of Guthrie issues Shelter in Place; face masks now mandatory
The City of Guthrie has followed the lead of several Oklahoma cities by implementing a Shelter in Place ordinance due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The…
COVID-19 and unemployment: questions answered
The State Chamber of Oklahoma has asked several unemployment questions to Robin Roberson, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC). Click the link…
Stitt: School support staff can be paid during pandemic
Gov. Kevin Stitt signed an executive order on Thursday ensuring support staff of Oklahoma public schools can be paid for the remainder of their current…
DPS expanding online services; temporarily suspending “In-Person” services
Beginning Friday, April 3, 2020, the Department of Public Safety is moving to a model that will eliminate face-to-face in-office interactions with the public, until…
Q&A with PBR’s CEO on event postponed at the Lazy E Arena
On Wednesday, the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) announced they were postponing their event this weekend at the Lazy E Arena following the latest guidance from…
Fewer restrictions on COVID-19 testing across the State
County health departments were notified on Wednesday from the State Department of Health that all COVID-19 testing centers and providers are to loosen requirements for…
Waste Connections to suspend bulk, brush services for Guthrie residents
Waste Connections will be making changes to their trash pick up schedule for Guthrie customers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning on April 6, will…
Stitt: Limits gatherings to no more than 10 people through April 30
Governor Kevin Stitt held a press conference on Wednesday to provide an update on the State’s response to COVID-19 and announce he has issued a seventh Executive…
Rep. Garry Mize announces re-election bid
Republican State Representative Garry Mize has announced he will seek re-election this year. A strong conservative, Mize was first elected in 2018. He represents District…
Walmart announces employee temperature checks for U.S. stores
Walmart stores across the United States will begin temperature checks and making masks and gloves available for employees. The announcement came Tuesday on the retail…
DPS waiving certain driver’s license requirements for those under age 18
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and Oklahoma public school students not returning to school this year, the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety is waiving…