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Capture the love of the season in our Valentine Couple Photo Sweepstakes! Click the link below to enter your chance to w...
01/27/2025

Capture the love of the season in our Valentine Couple Photo Sweepstakes! Click the link below to enter your chance to win $100 worth of prizes! The winner is randomly chosen on February 12, 2025. Go to news-star.com and click on the icon.

The season for love is in the air. Be sure to click the link below to enter a chance to win $100 worth of prizes in our ...
01/27/2025

The season for love is in the air. Be sure to click the link below to enter a chance to win $100 worth of prizes in our Valentine Couple Photo Sweepstakes! The winner will be randomly selected on February 12, 2025! Go to news-star.com

01/27/2025

The State Election Board completed its routine, statutorily-mandated, biennial voter list maintenance on Friday, January 17 and Tuesday, January 21. The process removed 129,680 inactive voter registrations and 2,242 duplicate voter registrations from Oklahoma’s voter rolls.

BETHEL ACRES – The North Rock Creek Lady Cougars outscored the host Bethel Lady Wildcats 6-0 in the final 50 seconds and...
01/24/2025

BETHEL ACRES – The North Rock Creek Lady Cougars outscored the host Bethel Lady Wildcats 6-0 in the final 50 seconds and earned a hard-fought 49-42 victory Friday night at the B.E. Cantrell Fieldhouse.

EDMOND – Gracyn Simpson took second place in the 100-yard butterfly at 1:05.63 and third in the 100 freestyle in 1:00.98...
01/24/2025

EDMOND – Gracyn Simpson took second place in the 100-yard butterfly at 1:05.63 and third in the 100 freestyle in 1:00.98 to highlight Shawnee’s efforts in the Edmond Invitational Swim Meet on Tuesday.

EDMOND – Gracyn Simpson took second place in the 100-yard butterfly at 1:05.63 and third in the 100 freestyle in 1:00.98 to highlight Shawnee’s efforts in the Edmond Invitational Swim Meet on Tuesday. Edmond North won the event with a team score of 594, followed by Edmond Memorial at 585, Shawne...

During the January jury term in Pottawatomie County, the District Attorney’s office wrapped up two cases with criminal t...
01/24/2025

During the January jury term in Pottawatomie County, the District Attorney’s office wrapped up two cases with criminal trials.

During the January jury term in Pottawatomie County, the District Attorney's office wrapped up two cases with criminal trials.

The back-to-back 2A State Champion Dale Lady Pirate fast pitch softball team received their championship rings at halfti...
01/24/2025

The back-to-back 2A State Champion Dale Lady Pirate fast pitch softball team received their championship rings at halftime of the boys’ game Tuesday night.

The back-to-back 2A State Champion Dale Lady Pirate fast pitch softball team received their championship rings at halftime of the boys' game Tuesday night.

On Tuesday, Shawnee City Commissioners learned more about a rising trend in short-term rentals, namely sites outside of ...
01/24/2025

On Tuesday, Shawnee City Commissioners learned more about a rising trend in short-term rentals, namely sites outside of traditional hotel stays — like home-shares, Vrbos, airbnbs and boarding rooms.

On Tuesday, Shawnee City Commissioners learned more about a rising trend in short-term rentals, namely sites outside of traditional hotel stays -- like home-shares, Vrbos, airbnbs and boarding rooms.

Week 19 Athletes of the Week.
01/24/2025

Week 19 Athletes of the Week.

Fourteen students representing a variety of sports and activities will contend for the titles of Spring 2025 Homecoming ...
01/22/2025

Fourteen students representing a variety of sports and activities will contend for the titles of Spring 2025 Homecoming King and Queen at Shawnee High School. The event will take place on Thursday, January 31, at 6 p.m. in the Performing Arts and Athletic Center (PAAC) gymnasium.

Fourteen students representing a variety of sports and activities will contend for the titles of Spring 2025 Homecoming King and Queen at Shawnee High School. The event will take place on Thursday, January 31, at 6 p.m.

SHAWNEE — As part of the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art’s exhibit, Called by God: The Art of Religious Life, Delaynna Trim, ...
01/22/2025

SHAWNEE — As part of the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art’s exhibit, Called by God: The Art of Religious Life, Delaynna Trim, MGMoA Curator of Collections, will be giving a Gallery Talk on Friday, January 24 at 7pm. The gallery talk and reception is free and all are welcome. The reception is hosted by the MGMoA Friends. Called by God: The Art of Religious Life is on exhibit until February 16, 2025.

SHAWNEE -- As part of the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art’s exhibit, Called by God: The Art of Religious Life, Delaynna Trim, MGMoA Curator of Collections, will be giving a Gallery Talk on Friday, January 24 at 7pm. The gallery talk and reception is free and all are welcome.

COLLINSVILLE – Josie Megehee fired in a game-high 34 points and knocked down 5-of-6 free throws in overtime as the Shawn...
01/22/2025

COLLINSVILLE – Josie Megehee fired in a game-high 34 points and knocked down 5-of-6 free throws in overtime as the Shawnee Lady Wolves outlasted the Collinsville Lady Cardinals Tuesday night.

Ethan Scott was seeking a bounce-back game for himself and the Oklahoma Baptist University Bison Saturday afternoon at t...
01/22/2025

Ethan Scott was seeking a bounce-back game for himself and the Oklahoma Baptist University Bison Saturday afternoon at the Noble Complex.

Mission accomplished.

Ethan Scott was seeking a bounce-back game for himself and the Oklahoma Baptist University Bison Saturday afternoon at the Noble Complex. Mission accomplished.

Dale Head Coach Jeff Edmonson was celebrated during Tuesday night’s game with a game ball and a banner celebrating his 5...
01/22/2025

Dale Head Coach Jeff Edmonson was celebrated during Tuesday night’s game with a game ball and a banner celebrating his 500th win in his 23rd season as a head coach.

Dale Head Coach Jeff Edmonson was celebrated during Tuesday night's game with a game ball and a banner celebrating his 500th win in his 23rd season as a head coach. See related story and photos on Page B1.

Bethel’s homecoming was celebrated at the Wildcats played North Rock Creek last Friday night. Darius Cheatham escorted H...
01/22/2025

Bethel’s homecoming was celebrated at the Wildcats played North Rock Creek last Friday night. Darius Cheatham escorted Homecoming Queen Kinsley Clanin.

A manhunt in Pottawatomie County for a suspect who allegedly struck a sheriff’s vehicle during a pursuit and then fled o...
01/22/2025

A manhunt in Pottawatomie County for a suspect who allegedly struck a sheriff’s vehicle during a pursuit and then fled on food ended after the cold suspect turned himself in to authorities late Monday night.

A manhunt in Pottawatomie County for a suspect who allegedly struck a sheriff's vehicle during a pursuit and then fled on food ended after the cold suspect turned himself in to authorities late Monday night. The manhunt was held in the area of Trousdale Road and SH 102.

The city is back on the market for candidates hoping to fill Shawnee’s top leadership post.When Shawnee City Commissione...
01/22/2025

The city is back on the market for candidates hoping to fill Shawnee’s top leadership post.

When Shawnee City Commissioners reconvened after a lengthy executive session Tuesday, the board unanimously voted to accept the resignation of City Manager Andrea Weckmueller-Behringer. She has held the position since October 2021.

The city is back on the market for candidates hoping to fill Shawnee’s top leadership post.

One week down.One week to go!If you haven't already done so, head over to news-star.com and make your nominations in The...
01/20/2025

One week down.
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Those with the highest number of nominations will move on to the voting round on the ballot. Please share this link to encourage nominations!

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