Bluejacket, OK

MIAMI, Okla. – The Miami Police Department is investigating the rape of a juvenile girl, Miami Police Chief Thomas Anderson confirmed Friday. Anderson said detectives are investigating the allegations and declined to comment on the investigation other than to say no suspect is in custody. Anyone with information is...

BAXTER SPRINGS, Kans. — A months-long investigation into a drug distribution and possession operation in Baxter Springs resulted in four arrests Thursday. Early in the afternoon on June 30th, Baxter Springs Police and deputies with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant at 2400 Lincoln Ave., according to a Facebook post by BSPD.

SENECA, Mo. — A Southwest Missouri tradition brought the city of Seneca to life. This weekend marked the return of Seneca’s Fourth of July celebration. Festivities kicked off Friday with a car show and cornhole tournament. The celebration picked back up again Saturday with the annual parade through...

TULSA, Okla. – A Miami man is facing a 27-year federal prison sentence after pleading guilty to drug and firearm violations, said U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson. Richard Alan Stewart, 50, a convicted felon, pleaded guilty on Monday to three counts of Felon in Possession of Firearms and Ammunition. He...

A man arrested three times since 2019 for methamphetamine and firearms violations pleaded guilty Monday in federal court, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson. 50-year-old Richard Alan Stewart of Miami pleaded guilty to three counts of Felon in Possession of Firearms and Ammunition; three counts of Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute; Carrying a Firearm During and in Relation to a Drug Trafficking Crime; Carrying, Using, and Brandishing a Firearm During and in Relation to a Drug Trafficking Crime; and Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime.

GROVE, Okla. – Grand Lake is full of music, great food, fireworks, and lake fun this holiday weekend. Starting Friday the Grove Block Party kicks off at the Grove Community Center lawn. From 5 to 9 p.m. people can enjoy a Farmer’s Market, local food trucks and live music featuring the 145th Oklahoma National Guard Brass Band.

TOPEKA, Kan. — COVID cases are spiking so much in a Kansas prison that inmates are being transferred to other facilities. Corrections records confirmed 55 positive cases at the El Dorado men’s prison as of June 26, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections. El Dorado has a minimum and medium unit in Oswego, and the corrections department said people from Oswego were being transferred. There are 14 positive cases among staff.

GROVE, Okla. — Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) is reminding people, 4th of July is the busiest weekend for Grand Lake. With an influx in boaters and people swimming to be cautious. Jason Weilert, officer with GRDA said every year he sees boaters doing things that can be harmful,...

Angie Saporito is the new president of the PSU Alumni Association Board of Directors. She took over that volunteer position as of today. Saporito is the administrator of Mercy Hospital Columbus. She has worked there 16 years, wearing many hats and helping the medical team serve thousands of patients. She...

TULSA, Okla. — A man who was arrested three times since 2019 for methamphetamine and firearms violations pleaded guilty Monday in federal court, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson. Richard Alan Stewart, 50, of Miami, pleaded guilty:. Three counts of Felon in Possession of Firearms and Ammunition. Three counts of...

The Smiley Family had a successful day on the links for the Columbus Junior Golf Program, Tuesday in Coffeyville. Fallon, Lyndee and Alaina, daughters of Jerry and Melissa Smiley each earned a topfour medal in the event. Alaina was the first place medalist in the girl’s 7-8 year-old age division while sister Fallon won the 9-11 girl’s division. Sister Lyndee placed fourth behind Fallon in the 9…

MIAMI, Okla. — This summer heat may be a huge cause for sweating, but so is exercise. Miami Public Library took to Rotary Park for a free exercise event for kids. The Kids’ Fitness Frenzy Days event was for kids ages 8-12. Activities included an obstacle course, water...

The Titan Baseball Team wrapped up their summer schedule at the Field of Dreams Ballpark, Monday, in Baxter Springs. Columbus swept their hosts, 7-3 and 13-5 in seven and five inning games with a three outs or three runs format in the final, five inning game. Senior, Landin Midgett, led off for the Titans and was hit by a pitch. A sacrifice bunt by sophomore, Jack Vilela, moved Midgett to…

Tuesday, a Seneca man was arrested in Nodaway County on an outstanding warrant. Just before 9 A.M. the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested 23-year-old Johnathan Perez Colchado on an outstanding Polk County misdemeanor warrant for an original charge of failure to display plates. The driver was also cited for speeding...

Lavene Rayma Redden, 71, of Riverton, died Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at her home. Born November 14, 1950 in Miami, Oklahoma, Rayma was the daughter of Arthur “Ott” Calvin and Lavene May (Reynolds) Smith. She had lived in Picher, Okla., until 2008 when she moved to Riverton. She graduated from Picher – Cardin High School with the class of 1968 She received an associate degree in Business from N.E.O A. & M. College in Miami, Okla.