News

Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation fishing report

Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation fishing report

Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation fishing report

News Staff
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Konawa ReportJan 4. Elevation is normal (stable), water temperature 50°F and clear. Bass, Largemouth slow on Alabama rig, crankbaits, lipless baits, plastic baits around main lake, points, river channel, weed beds.
Start your year cozy and bright by saving lives

Start your year cozy and bright by saving lives

Start your year cozy and bright by saving lives

News Staff
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Successful donors will receive a limited-edition blood donor sweatshirtOur Blood Institute is calling on the community to bring in the new year with a lifesaving act—donating blood.Our Blood Institute (OBI) will hold a blood drive with Bristow High School on Wednesday, Jan. 29, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Main Street in January 2021 courtesy of Bristow Historical Society

Main Street in January 2021 courtesy of Bristow Historical Society

Frigid winter cold hits Bristow

Angie Gentry Angie.gentry@bristownews.com
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Old man winter hit over the weekend and is giving us a taste of what is to come, with temperature highs only reaching the 20 and 30's and lows well below freezing. Some preciptation was expected but luckily Bristow only saw a few light snow flakes but the wind and temperatures were frigid.

Voter registration deadline approaches

News Staff
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Friday, January 17, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote the February 11, School Board and Municipality elections, County Election Board Secretary Vicki Martin said today.

Maddison’s Corner

Maddison Wright, Intern
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
I used to be a very active reader, but over the last year that habit has faded. So, my resolution is to read more. Right now I am finishing up a novel called The Things They Carried by Tim O’brien, and it has me thinking about why people have trouble reading.

Thinking Out Loud

John T. Catrett, Iii
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
So many people underestimate the impact that grief has on their lives; they are flung into this nightmare and have no idea what to do or what is normal.

Family Discussions

Elsie George
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
As a child, my best days were spent swimming in the pool my father managed at Double Lakes. The pool was huge. It was filled from a creek which entered at one end of the pool area and was dammed up at the other end.
“Scattergun your anger and regret it”

“Scattergun your anger and regret it”

“Scattergun your anger and regret it”

News Staff
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Oh yeah, Brenna was furious! No doubt about that. Absolutely amazing how the very air around her sizzled, and at the same time, made every nearby feel like they had just stepped into a sub-Arctic meat freezer. The words blazing from her firepit-mouth could strip a rhino down to his thin underskin.
Attorney General’s Office awards sheriff office assistance

Attorney General’s Office awards sheriff office assistance

Attorney General’s Office awards sheriff office assistance

News Staff
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s office has awarded grant funding totaling $18 million to provide support for every county sheriff ’s office in Oklahoma through a new program created by the state Legislature this year to enhance law enforcement services.
Subscribe to