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Arrest Made In Okmulgee Homicide; Victim Identified
A suspect has been arrested after a man was found dead inside an Okmulgee home, according to Police. Okmulgee police found 50-year-old Andrew Belmontes dead Sunday night with an apparent gunshot wound to the head. They say, Richard Guitierrez, 35, was arrested Monday night and booked into the Okmulgee County Jail on a complaint of murder.
OBN Busts 4 Marijuana Growing Farms After Owners Tried To Make Illegal Sales
Two people are in jail accused of agreeing to sell marijuana illegally from their growing operations in Vinita to buyers on the black market. Instead, those buyers were actually undercover agents with the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics. OBN agents said they arrested Thai Xiong and Kia Xiong after raiding four...
New retail in Mounds contributing to “mini-economic boom”
The town of Mounds is experiencing what some would call a “mini-economic boom.” A total of four businesses have set up shop in Mounds. Two restaurants have opened, Cafe 75 and Squishburger, along with a hair salon and boutique, and a thrift store. Sherri’s Thrift Store and Bargain...
County Commissioners reappoint Pugmire to Industrial Authority
The Board of County Commissioners reappointed Gregg Pugmire, District #1, Tyler Buttram, District #2, and Dave Roberts, District #3, as trustees to the Creek County Industrial Authority for five-year terms. Pugmire, who is a long-time realtor, insurance agent, and downtown property owner, and volunteers for many non-profits, currently serves as...
Man Found Dead From Gunshot Wound Inside Okmulgee Home
A homicide investigation is underway after a man was found dead Sunday night, according to Okmulgee Police. Investigators say the victim was found in a home around 8:30 p.m. in the 400 block of South Central. They say the victim had a gunshot to the head. Okmulgee Police say they...
Retailer opening Jenks location to bring many job opportunities to residents
JENKS, Okla. — A retailer based out of Missouri is coming to Jenks to open a new location. Frontier Justice announced on Thursday that it's breaking ground on a 25,000-square-foot location in Jenks for Tulsa-area residents to enjoy. The location will hold an indoor shooting range, a western wear...
Flood concerns across Green Country
***Severe Thunderstorm watch until 11 p.m. Thursday***. Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Adair, Cherokee, Craig, Creek, Delaware, Haskell, Hughes, Latimer, Le Flore, McIntosh, Mayes, Muskogee, Okfuskee, Okmulgee, Ottawa, Pittsburg, Rogers, Sequoyah, Tulsa and Wagoner counties until 11 p.m. ~~~~. Stay weather aware today as strong to severe storms are expected this...
Youth Services of Creek County and OG&E Recognized
Youth Services of Creek County was awarded the “Illuminate Award” during the Tulsa Area United Way luncheon on March 7th at Tulsa’s Cox Business Center. It is presented to a company that exemplifies using model campaign techniques to achieve success in their annual United Way campaign. They...
HHS Students Take Trip to Washington D.C.
Eight Henryetta High School students immersed themselves in the sights and sounds and a history lesson during their recent Spring Break. HHS History teacher Patrick Turner and his wife accompanied the students on their excursion and were able to visit numerous historical monuments and points of interest, including photos in front of the White House and Ford’s Theatre.
Sapulpa nominated for six Oklahoma Main Street Awards
Sapulpa is making a grand showing at this year’s Oklahoma Main Street Awards as the news arrives that the bustling community has been nominated in six different categories of the prestigious ceremony. “Just to be listed as a finalist is an honor,” said Sapulpa Main Street Director Cindy Lawrence....
Muskogee mayor: witnesses in Taft shooting ‘owe it to their community’ to come forward
MUSKOGEE, Okla.—Muskogee’s mayor is asking his community to come forward and tell authorities what they know—after a judge dropped charges against two of the suspects charged in last year’s deadly shooting at the town of Taft’s Memorial Day festival. Muskogee Mayor Marlon Coleman says he...
Sapulpa, March 24 High School ⚽ Game Notice
There are 3 high school ⚽ games in Sapulpa. The Rejoice Christian High School soccer team will have a game with Daniel Webster High School on March 24, 2023, 09:00:00 CST. The Stilwell High School soccer team will have a game with Sapulpa High School on March 24, 2023, 10:30:00 CST.
Local Educator Lends a Helping Hand to Homeless Students
According to Kristin White, Sapulpa Public Schools’ Chieftain Care Coordinator/Administrative Assistant, there are 148 public school students in Sapulpa who are classified as homeless, ranging in grade from kindergarten to high school. Homeless doesn’t necessarily mean living on the streets. “The term homeless can mean that it is a...
This Week in Sapulpa History: The Sapulpan Babe Ruth
“That boy Denver Grigsby seems to be knocking ‘em a mile high.” This was not an uncommon phrase when describing Grigsby’s turn at bat. From the home plate to the outfield and beyond, from High School Championships to Major League diamonds, Grigsby played with some of baseball’s best.
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