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Annual 1st Last Day of School Group Picture for the Graduating Class. Photo by Bobbi Waddell

Annual 1st Last Day of School Group Picture for the Graduating Class. Photo by Bobbi Waddell

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Guthrie Public Schools kick off 2025-26 academic year

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Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Guthrie Public Schools opened the 2025-26 school year Wednesday morning, with students returning to classrooms across the district.At Guthrie High School, the day began with a planned late start to allow seniors to take part in the traditional senior drive.
Fatal crash on I-35 near Guthrie blamed on drowsy driving

Fatal crash on I-35 near Guthrie blamed on drowsy driving

Fatal crash on I-35 near Guthrie blamed on drowsy driving

News Leader Staff
Monday, August 18, 2025
Troopers with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle, fatal collision on I-35 near SH-33 in Logan County last Thursday at approximately 2:18 p.m.They determined that Jonathan Bush, 40, the driver of a box truck, struck a parkedOklahoma Department of Transportation truck, which was...
"Call Okie Before You Dig"

"Call Okie Before You Dig"

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Can You Dig It? Not Until Calling 8-1-1

Nicole Westermier
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
As the weather cools down, most people look forward to the beginning of fall football.However, with the cooler temperatures also comes another season, one dedicated to home projects and improvements.In preparation for this “DIY season,” Oklahoma Natural Gas, which serves 89% of Oklahoma, celebrated...
GPD Blotter

GPD Blotter

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Guthrie Police Blotter July 28-August 3, 2025

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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
7/28/2025 0:45, SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE, HIGHLAND PARK, Highland Park Out On Gray Ram Pickup 7/28/2025 7:43, WELFARE CHECK, 900 BLOCK OF FOSTER ROAD, Older Female Gray Hair, Pink Clothing With A Backpack Sitting At Foster And Morgan 7/28/2025 8:19, ALARM RESIDENTIAL, 1000 BLOCK OF E CLEVELAND, Front...
Guthrie Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual Back To School Bash at Community Church on Saturday, August 9th, 2025. Photo by Bobbi Waddell.

Guthrie Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual Back To School Bash at Community Church on Saturday, August 9th, 2025. Photo by Bobbi Waddell.

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GPS District’s Valuation Soars; Enrollment Up Slightly

Van Mitchell
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Guthrie’s Board of Education on Monday was updated about the school district’s net assessed valuation, student enrollment and construction projects -- all on the plus side.“Our net assessed valuation, or the value of all the property inside our school district, had a 9.68% growth last year.
Foster Families Needed

Foster Families Needed

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‘Big Feelings Come From a Big Need’

Shelley Malicote Stutchman
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Logan County families are being asked to open their homes and hearts to children in foster care as Oklahoma Human Services struggles with a statewide shortage of over 500 foster homes.In Logan County, there are currently only 29 licensed foster families caring for 74 local children — and that...
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