Winter car hacks — Easy fixes for cold weather problems

Winter driving brings plenty of small annoyances — foggy windshields, frozen locks, and icy wipers. Luckily, you can fix many of these with quick, simple tricks using things you already have at home.

Absentee ballot applications available for 2026 election year

Voters in Creek County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for elections in 2026 should apply now, said County Election Board Secretary, Vicki Martin.Any registered voter may request absentee ballots for a specific election or for a full calendar year.

SNAP cuts contributed to evictions zcross Oklahoma

Kori Petty fell behind on her rent during the government shutdown and found herself in eviction court Thanksgiving week.

Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation fishing report

Grand: December 6. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 53°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits and plastic baits around brush structure and points. Blue catfish good on cut bait and shad below the dam, main lake, and river channel.

Vehicle crashes into home, one dead in separate accident

On late Friday afternoon, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and Bristow Fire Department, along with Creek County EMS and Creek County Sheriff's office responded to an accident near 337th West Ave off Highway 66.

FCCLA students win cooking competition and earn trip to Nationals

The Bristow FCCLA chapter held its 'Cook Around the World' cooking competition recently. Students showed their skills by making different dishes. Local judges scored each dish based on taste, looks, and creativity. After several rounds, the field was narrowed to the top three.

Second annual Wake Island Memorial Day Celebration

On Dec. 6, 2025, Bristow VFW Post 3656 held its second annual Wake Island Memorial Day event, honoring those connected to the WWII battle. President Lara Lee welcomed guests, and Ruth Jatanie read the City of Bristow Proclamation recognizing the post as the nation’s only Wake Island Memorial Post.

Thinking Out Loud

Emotions are not only something that simply stir around in the brain; they also invade every cell in the body and affect the immune system.