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Shelley Malicote Stutchman,
“My favorite cookie is Thin Mints,” said Kadynce Martin of Troop 846. “They taste amazing, and you should buy some.”On Saturday morning, Jan. 31, with temperatures in the low 20s, 94 Girl Scouts from Logan and Kingfisher counties gathered in Guthrie to kick off the 2026 Girl Scout cookie season.
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Edmond teen charged with murder after attacking mother with hammer
Nikki Bos,
A 17-year-old Edmond teen has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of his adopted mother, whose body was found inside a trash container outside their Logan County home, according to court records.Jordan Weems was arrested Jan.
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
OSBI Confirms Identity in Southern Logan County Homicide Investigation
Nikki Bos, General Manager, Guthrie News Leader
Jan. 29, 2026The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation has confirmed the identity of the woman found yesterday deceased in a trash container outside an Edmond home in Logan County.
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Guthrie FFA Hosts Southwest Dairy Farms Educational Program
Abigayle Lanoy,
Guthrie FFA students participated in an educational dairy program hosted by Southwest Dairy Farms, providing hands-on learning about the dairy industry and nutrition.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
CASA for Kids in Logan County accepting a donation from the Central Oklahoma Home Builders Foundation from the sale of the 2026 House of Hope. Photo submitted
Central Oklahoma Home Builders Foundation 2026 House of Hope Raises Record Funds for Local Charities
Nikki Bos,
The 2026 House of Hope, built by Patrick Vorderlandwehr Homes, became one of the highest-fundraising projects in Central Oklahoma Home Builders Foundation history. The home raised support for five charities, with each organization receiving $30,000 from the sale.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Airport grants, property purchase approvals highlight council’s first 2026 meeting
Nikki Bos,
City council leaders, meeting for the first time in seven weeks, voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve $1.53 million in state and federal grants earmarked for the Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Boys and their sleds: Knox Abbott, Corbin Phillios, Henry Cotton, Asher Abbott, and Braysen Claud spent their snow day racing down the hills at Guthrie Upper Elementary School. Photo submitted by Sarah Phillips
Snow Day Success: First Snow of 2026 Brings Inches, Not Ice
Nikki Bos,
Winter showed up in full force across Logan County, blanketing some areas with as much as 9 inches of snow. Fortunately, the storm delivered the fun without the frustration, as there were no reports of power outages and the expected ice and sleet never materialized.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Wallace-Aguirre clash grounds both for airport’s leadership role; Geib re-elected
Tim Willert,
Ryan Wallace didn’t want to play politics with the Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport Board.Crescent’s longtime city manager was more interested in unifying membership if elected chairman of the board he had served on for more than two years.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Guthrie Chamber of Commerce held the annual State of the City luncheon January 15. City Planner Eddie Faulkner, Guthrie Mayor Adam Ropp, Chamber President Brittany Timmons, Chamber Board Member Chris Evans, and City of Guthrie Staff pictured. Photo by Nikki Bos
State of the City: Annual Report Focuses on Transparency, Growth
Nikki Bos,
The City of Guthrie has released its first-ever annual report, offering residents a snapshot of city operations, departmental accomplishments and major projects completed during 2025, while outlining priorities for the year ahead.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Sample Ballots Available for Feb.10 Election
Submitted
Sample ballots are now available for the February 10 Election. Voters can download a sample ballot using the State Election Board OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/ elections/ovp or pick up a copy at the Logan County Election Board during normal business hours.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026