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Photo by Rochelle Stidham, Guthrie News Leader

Photo by Rochelle Stidham, Guthrie News Leader

Officer-Involved Shooting Leaves One Dead

One man is dead after an officer-involved shooting in the parking lot of a local restaurant in Guthrie last Friday, March 7.Guthrie police officers responded to a call for a welfare check just after 12:30pm at Billy Sims BBQ on the 1600 block of South Division Street.

Chuckwagon tickets, '89er buttons now available

Tickets are on sale for the 89er Days Celebration button and Chuckwagon Feed, which is on April 15 at the Logan County Fairgrounds.Steve Sibley with the 89ers Celebration planning committee said Chuckwagon tickets are $15 each and 89er buttons are $5 each.
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Guthrie Police Blotter Feb 24 – Mar 2, 2025

02/24/25 08:29 AM - Assault: 100 block Viking Dr, Caller reported a female juvenile hit his 10-year-old son prior to getting on the bus that morning.02/24/25 11:17 AM Larceny: 100 block Silent Way, Caller advises a subject stole her phone and dog and would not return them.
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Guthrie Rotary Club Student of the Week

The Guthrie Rotary Club Student of the Week is Kaedin Herendeen. He is the grandson of Doris Herendeen. Kaedin is a Bluejay wrestler. He just became the first Guthrie Bluejay first 3-time State Champion! After graduation, Kaedin plans to continue wrestling at UCO, studying business or engineering.
Representative Collin Duel

Representative Collin Duel

Recent House Bills Deadline

March 6 was the deadline for House bills to pass out of oversight committee in order to remain active this legislative session.Several of my bills advanced to general order, meaning they’re now eligible to be heard on the House floor.
Shots Fired at Billy Sims BBQ in Guthrie. Photo by Rochelle Stidham

Shots Fired at Billy Sims BBQ in Guthrie. Photo by Rochelle Stidham

Shots Fired at Billy Sims BBQ in Guthrie

A large police presence at Billy Sims BBQ in Guthrie have amassed this afternoon.  Guthrie police chief confirmed to KOCO 5 reporting a shooting happened in the parking lot outside the restaurant. This is a developing story and we will update as more information becomes available.  
Tessa Dismuke (left) and Justin Nelson with Baby Axton. Photo Courtesy Facebook.

Tessa Dismuke (left) and Justin Nelson with Baby Axton. Photo Courtesy Facebook.

Roadside Delivery

As a licensed paramedic, and member of the Guthrie Fire Department, Justin Nelson had observed babies being born before during paramedic clinicals, but had not helped deliver a child all by himself.
 

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