Logan County, OK

Logan County voters elected a new county commissioner as well as an incumbent Tuesday in the Primary Election. At the same, neither of the three candidates for State House District 31 received a majority of the votes and will need a runoff election to decide the seat. District 3 Logan...

This summer is off to a rocky start for Logan County public schools, due to the increase in vacant positions needing to be filled by the fall semester. Whether teachers are leaving for retirement or for better opportunities, there is a shortage. “All over the state, schools have faced shortages...

A former city councilman will go to trial for allegedly murdering his employee. Daniel Joseph Triplett, 67, killed Brent Mack, 50, after they arrived at a job site, and he buried the body under a septic tank, Oklahoma authorities have said. A judge determined during a preliminary hearing on Friday...

Three children were found locked in a filthy bedroom with no way to get out. According to the Logan County Sheriff’s Office the discovery was made in a mobile home in Arcadia. Park managers who did not want their faces on camera told News 9 they don't tolerate crimes...

The Logan County District Attorney’s Office charged Nancy Elizabeth Kemp, 68, with four misdemeanors on Monday following an altercation that took place between Kemp and Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Preston Cox. Kemp’s counts are as follows;. Improper use of multiple beam rod lighting equipment. Operating a motor vehicle...

A woman who suffered several broken bones after she was arrested by an Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper in May has now been charged. Nancy Kemp, 68, is facing charges of improper use of high beams and driving under the influence, obstructing a police officer, and resisting arrest. All four charges...

The Maudi Hirschi Youth Shelter received a $1000 donation from the Guthrie Kiwanis Club. William Alexander, Executive Director of Logan County Community Services, also announced that he is stepping down after nine years. Hunter Holder to take over.

OGE representative Spencer Browne presented the donation check, totaling out at $6,254, to the Logan County United Way last week. “OGE is a proud supporter of the United Way of Logan County. We admire their commitment to serving those in need,” said Browne on the 2021 campaign donation.

The following actions were filed in the District Court of Logan County for June 27, 2022. BL-2022-21In Re: Out of County Bondsman Carol Ruth Harris. CF-2022-101State of Oklahoma v. Chang, Evelyn Esther. CF-2022-102State of Oklahoma v. Chang, Christopher. CF-2022-103State of Oklahoma v. Lasenberry, Lawrence Layton brooks. Criminal Misdemeanor (CM) CM-2022-167State...

Improvements across Logan County are always in motion. The Logan County Sheriff’s Office is in need of improvements, many of which were on the agenda waiting for approval at the commissioner meeting last Wednesday. All items were approved unanimously by the Board including;. A payment to LeadsOnline, in the...

Logan County deputies said a couple was arrested and accused of manufacturing child pornography. According to jail records, Christopher and Evelyn Chang were arrested last week. They were booked in on complaints of manufacturing child porn and engaging in child abuse. Children belonging to the couple were removed from the...

The Oklahoma State Senator in District 28 represents Lincoln and Seminole county, as well as parts of Logan, Oklahoma and Pottawatomie County. Members of those counties will determine who their representative will be. Six people are running for the seat. The District 28 position is up for grabs after Zack...

Dan Triplett, a former Guthrie city councilman, was back in court on Friday morning for a preliminary hearing in the murder case of Brent Mack, who was found buried under a septic tank in northern Logan County in 2021. Daniel Joseph Triplett, now 68, of Guthrie, is charged with first-degree...

Voters will be heading to the polls on Tuesday, June 28, but before that happens registered voters can vote early. All eligible voters can cast their ballot with in-person voting in Logan County begins Thursday, June 23. This is taking place at the Logan County Election Board Offices located at 224 E. Vilas Ave. (just west of the Logan County Courthouse).