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The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office identified a body found Wednesday night as a missing woman from Macomb. According to the sheriff's office, Makayla Fay Meave-Byers was found Wednesday night in a rural area of the county along Hamilton Road off Oklahoma Highway 59A. Pottawatomie County Undersheriff Travis Dinwiddie says...

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Shawnee.

LINCOLN COUNTY, Okla. — The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a 3.3 earthquake early Friday morning in Lincoln County. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. The USGS report says the earthquake was detected around 5:45 a.m. about 5 miles southeast of the town of Sparks. It...

Gregory Hardin is always in demand. He’s a full-time substitute teacher in a state with a shortage of adults to fill in for absent educators. Gregory Hardin is a substitute teacher in the Shawnee area. Hardin, of Shawnee, said he’s had no trouble finding openings four to five days...

An Oklahoma man on death row lost part of his first appeal. The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals on Thursday upheld 42-year-old Byron Shepard's murder conviction and death sentence. Shepard is currently serving time at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester for the 2017 shooting death of Tecumseh police officer Justin Terney.

Body found in Macomb, possibly related to missing woman.

FireLake Golf, the only public golf course in Pottawatomie County, has introduced new enhancements, including a GPS system. The course, established in 1983 and redesigned in 2017, is an 18-hole layout with a driving range and putting and chipping greens. It covers 6,335 yards and has water hazards on 13 holes. Despite these challenges, the course is suitable for beginners, as stated by Derron Day, FireLake Golf's agronomist.

Many towns across Oklahoma heard the sound of hail on Tuesday night as severe weather blew through the state. The areas most impacted stretched from southwest Oklahoma to near the Oklahoma City metro. While most of the hail was the size of quarters or golf balls, tennis-ball-sized hail was reported in Pottawatomie County.

A large explosion occurred in Hughes County as a result of a lightning strike, leading to the burning of three oil tank batteries. This was evidenced by photos showing columns of smoke and flames rising from the tanks, supplied by the local fire department.

HOLDENVILLE (KOKH) - A person is behind bars following the discovery of an unlicensed, illegal marijuana grow operation in Holdenville on Wednesday. According to police, the suspect operating the grow was already wanted for Endeavoring/Conspiring to Manufacture a Controlled Substance. While executing a search warrant, officers discovered methamphetamine, scales, baggies,...

POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY, Okla. (KFOR) — Officials and loved ones need help finding 30-year-old Makayla Fay Meave-Byers who was last seen Friday in Macomb. According to the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office, Meave-Byers was seen at her home in Macomb around 5:30 p.m. Friday and has been missing since. Her...

This article presents a selection of four Mexican dishes that you can find in Shawnee. Have you had the chance to taste any of these yet? If you have, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below!

Five months have passed since a severe EF-2 tornado heavily damaged Shawnee's Veterans Affairs (VA) clinic on April 19, forcing it to offer its services from a temporary setup.

The Wilson Tiger varsity football team welcomed to the Bowlegs Bison to the Tiger Den last Thursday night for the non-district finale for both gridiron squads. The host Tigers fell into a double-digit deficit in the opening quarter, then caught fire in the second period, sparking a 56-28 victory for the host Wilson squad.

OKLAHOMA CITY - Riding the arm of quarterback Damon Cochran II, Bishop McGuinness rolled to a 48-10 victory over Shawnee Thursday at BMHS.  Cochran, who is committed to the University of Missouri to play baseball, completed 18-of-32 passes for 255 yards and 4 touchdowns in only three quarters ...

HOLDENVILLE, Okla. (KFOR) – In our United Voice series, we’re shining a spotlight on the plight of Black farmers in Oklahoma. Once a thriving industry, today there are fewer than two thousand Black farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers across the state, and even fewer make a profit.

SEMINOLE COUNTY (KOKH) - A man is dead after a deadly crash in Seminole County on Friday night. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says the crash happened at 11:55 p.m. on US Highway 270 Business, near Wewoka. Officials say 63-year-old Ronald R. Williams was driving eastbound on Highway 270 when he...

(Chandler, Okla.) — Former Tryon Police Chief Jered Dewayne Prickett, 48, who admitted embezzling and misappropriating town funds between Jan. 1, 2013, and May 13, 2019, has been placed on five years’ probation with an order to pay $54,787.50 in restitution to the Lincoln County town, court records show.

Local store owner introduces revamped store layout and hot deals. September 19, 2023 // Franchising.com // HOLDENVILLE, OK - Save A Lot, one of the largest discount grocery chains in the U.S., today announced the completed renovations of its store at 900 N. Hinckley, which has been fully remodeled inside and out for the best grocery shopping experience available. On September 23, Holdenville residents can attend the store’s grand re-modeling event to experience the upgraded look and feel while enjoying the quality and value customers have come to love.

The Veterans Affairs Clinic in Shawnee, Oklahoma has finally reopened after five months of closure due to an EF2 tornado. The tornado caused significant wind and water damage to the clinic, leading to initial fears that it would not be suitable to use again.