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Top Ways to Avoid Heat-Related Illness this Summer

Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) data show from 2013 to 2022, there were 141 heat-related deaths in Oklahoma, with more than 85% occurring from June to August.However, heat can be impactful any time of year, especially if the temperature outside is nearing 90°F.Heat-related deaths and...
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County Commissioner Candidates meet at forum

Three prospective candidates for the Logan County Commissioner’s race met with members of the public Tuesday during a forum at Charter Oak Elementary School.Floyd Coffman, Mike Fergason and Charlie Meadows answered a collection of questions posed by moderators and some sent in by the public.Also...
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Guthrie Juneteenth Celebration Promotes Community, Togetherness

Juneteenth is right around the corner, and Guthrie organizers are preparing to celebrate the holiday with a celebration that is built towards all members of the community.Tracy Roper and her cousin Constance Scott are serving as the organizers of the Guthrie Juneteenth Celebration, which begins at...
Pictured Above, Local Guthrie police officers and Logan County Sheriff’s deputies were at the local McDonalds last week for a meet and greet with customers. The event was held so that local residents could visit with the local law enforcement personnel in a neutral setting and ask questions. Photo by Trey Dallas

Pictured Above, Local Guthrie police officers and Logan County Sheriff’s deputies were at the local McDonalds last week for a meet and greet with customers. The event was held so that local residents could visit with the local law enforcement personnel in a neutral setting and ask questions. Photo by Trey Dallas

Coffee with Cops

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Lankford visits with Guthrie Job Corps

On Monday June 10th GJCC BCL and Security student Iceley Holmes visited Rotary who was the Student of the Week. She met Senator James Lankford who was the guest speaker with Peyton Burns his Field Rep along with other Business and Community Leaders. Submitted photo
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Murder-Suicide in Logan County

Logan County deputies responded to a call received at 8:42am yesterday morning, June 10, and discovered two dead bodies in an apparent murdersuicide.The call originated from a neighbor reporting shots fired in the 3300 block of Wildwood Road in southern Logan County.
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Primary Election Reminder

Primary elections for federal, state, and county candidates are scheduled for June 18 across the state.
Richard Wayne Nyte Jr.

Richard Wayne Nyte Jr.

Nyte sentenced to 12 years for 2021 manslaughter

It was May 12, 2021, when Richard Wayne Nyte Jr., 43, was driving home from the golf course after playing a round of golf and drinking multiple beers, according to police reports, when he tried to pass a truck, crossing the center line and hitting Michael McFarland, head-on.Nyte, of Guthrie, was...
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School board hires new GUES principal, head softball coach

The Guthrie Board of Education Monday night approved the hiring of Michelle Wilson-Adams to be the next principal at Guthrie Upper Elementary School.She replaces Jeff Ball who served the district for 29 years, most recently as the GUES Principal for the 2023-24 school year.Wilson-Adams comes to...

City Council hears sales tax collection update

The Guthrie City Council Tuesday was updated by City Manager Eddie Faulkner about the City’s sales tax revenue, and budget planning for the next fiscal year.“We’re working actively on the budget at this time and we have begun the first round of negotiations with the FOP,” Faulkner said.
 

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