ODOC inmates help assemble more than 150,000 meals for hungry children

The Oklahoma Department of Corrections joined forces with Feed the Hunger and Crossings Community Church to make a global impact, with incarcerated volunteers assembling nutritious meals for children facing food insecurity.

Local youth attend statewide Leadership Summit

Two Bristow students attended the 2026 American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) Youth Leadership Summit July 21 – August 28. The annual retreat develops leadership skills in junior high and high school students that will prepare them for future educational and professional experiences.

That payment request might be fake: what to look for before you send money

(StatePoint) Digital payments are part of everyday life. Fraud experts warn that scammers are increasingly inserting themselves into these routine digital payment transactions, redirecting money in ways that can be difficult to recover.Many payment scams start with a message that looks real.

August 15 is National Relaxation Day, Here’s how to celebrate it

(SPM Wire) National Relaxation Day, celebrated every year on Aug. 15, is an annual celebration of self-care. Because reducing stress can have positive effects on your mind and your overall wellness, it’s important to take time to relax, no matter how busy life gets.

Oklahoma 4-H Horseman of the Year

Every year the Oklahoma State 4-H Horse Program awards a title and scholarship for 'Oklahoma 4-H Horseman of the Year.' In 2025, Killian Baker, a high school student from Creek County won the title, and this year her younger sister Kinsley won the award.

Touch-A-Truck event

New school laws are taking effect in all Oklahoma school districts

August 7 is Back to School for the area kids. For the 2026-2027 school year, several new state education laws will be taking effect. The changes affect daily recess for elementary students, teacher’s pay and beginning next year, the change to the length of the school calendar.

Kellyville man sentenced to 17 1/2 years

On Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Austin Dewayne Nation, age 31, of Kellyville. was sentenced to 17 ½ years in prison after her plead guilty to attempting to possess methamphetamine with the intent to distribute and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.

Tax Free weekend August 7 – 9

People with school aged children are always looking for ways to save money as they gearup and prepare for the new school year. One way to save is taking advantage of Oklahoma’s Tax Free Weekend.

Depew woman loses life after rollover collision

On Friday evening, July 31, 2026, a single car rollover occurred just outside of Bristow on Hwy 66 West. For unknown reasons, a silver Dodge Durango lost control rolled, before coming to stop, on a very steep embankment.