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A Langston player drives past an Eastern Oregon defender during the basketball game on March 14. Photo courtesy Langston University Facebook page

Lions soar in NAIA playoffs

Tim Willert,

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

The Langston University men’s basketball team benefited from some home cooking over the weekend to win two games and reach the NAIA Round of 16 for the fourth consecutive year under Coach Chris Wright.

Cast of the Spotlight visit with motorcycle owner in downtown Guthrie.

New lifestyle show brings ‘a pocket of sunshine’ to Oklahoma, and Guthrie

Nikki Bos,

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

A new Oklahoma lifestyle show focused on celebrating communities and everyday stories will debut later this month.“The Spotlight” premieres on KFOR on March 30 at 11:30 a.m. The half hour program will air weekdays and focus on positive, community driven storytelling from across the state.

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Hear Ye! Renaissance Festival Returns to Guthrie for Two Weekends of Merriment

Shelley Malicote Stutchman,

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

correspondent The banners shall fly once more over Guthrie as the Renaissance Festival returns for its sixth year, bringing knights, music, merchants and merriment to town on March 21-22 and 28-29. For the first time, the festival will span two full weekends.

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Guthrie Police Blotter March 1-8, 2026

News Staff

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

3/1/2026 5:17, 2300 BLOCK OF S DIVISION, AGENCY ASSIST, Okc Called Had Pursuit Involing 2019 Dog Rzv819 That They Lost In Pursuit, Comes Back To Address, Asked If We Could Sit On Veh, Eta 10-15 Mins, Okc Advised Felony Eluding 3/1/2026 11:18, 900 BLOCK OF N WENTZ ST, DISTURBANCE, Caller Said An B/M...

Rainwater recorded 43 receptions for 696 yards and eight touchdowns

News Staff

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Rainwater recorded 43 receptions for 696 yards and eight touchdowns, including a touchdown catch in the state championship game. He also added two rushing touchdowns and made numerous key contributions on special teams, totaling 11 solo tackles, 12 assists and a fumble recovery.

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JROTC Pitches In to Benefit VFW

News Leader Staff

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Ten students pitched in to help the VFW and Auxiliary with some spring cleaning on Tuesday.As the VFW prepares for upcoming events and activities, volunteers tackled the task of cleaning and reorganizing storage areas and offices.

Guthrie Rotary Club Student of the Week is Abigail Christy

Guthrie Rotary Student of the Week

News Staff

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

The Guthrie Rotary Club Student of the Week is Abigail Christy. She is the daughter of Ginefer and Steven Christy. Abigail is Captain of the Girl’s Soccer team and involved with the Choral program. She is a member of the National Honor Society.

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Guthrie Police Blotter February 16 - 22, 2026

News Staff

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

2/16/2026 0:49, SKATE PARK, DISTURBANCE, 2 Individuals Arguing/ One Is In A Black Jacket/ The Other In Green Jacket 2/16/2026 1:27, 1500 BLOCK OF S DIVISION, ALARM - BUSINESS, Mcdonalds/Patio Door/ Business Alarm 2/16/2026 4:54, 5300 BLOCK OF S DIVISION, SUSPICIOUS PERSON, Male Subject Walking...

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Open Roads, Open Doors Effort to Benefit Guthrie Shoppers and Retailers

Nikki Bos,

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

The first few months of the year are traditionally slower for many small businesses, and downtown shop owners say the early part of 2026 has followed that familiar pattern.After the holiday shopping season ends, retailers often see a noticeable drop in foot traffic.

Members of the Guthrie Jonquil Garden Club clean flower beds ahead of spring planting.

Nearly a Century Later, Guthrie Jonquil Club Still Blooming

Story And Photos By Nikki Bos

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

The Guthrie Jonquil Club, founded in the 1930s, remains one of the oldest garden clubs in Oklahoma and continues its mission of beautifying the community.

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