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Formal charges filed in Meeker shooting

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Formal felony charges have been filed against a landlord in Meeker who was shot and injured on New Year’s Eve morning after he pointed a handgun at a Lincoln County deputy who had responded to a call that morning.
Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Chairman Jacob Keyes (far right) stands with Harrahs Oklahoma General Manager Joe Scibetta (left of the slot machine) and other members of the Iowa Tribe business committe pose with the first slot machine to be placed at the new Harrah’s Oklahoma Casino. The business is set to open this spring. Photo/Emily Kalka

Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Chairman Jacob Keyes (far right) stands with Harrahs Oklahoma General Manager Joe Scibetta (left of the slot machine) and other members of the Iowa Tribe business committe pose with the first slot machine to be placed at the new Harrah’s Oklahoma Casino. The business is set to open this spring. Photo/Emily Kalka

Casino preview

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The first slot machine was ceremoniously installed at the soon-to-open Harrah’s Oklahoma Casino just outside Chandler.
Girl on the go

Girl on the go

Girl on the go

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
If there’s one thing to be said about Prague senior Harley Johnson, it’s that she likes to be involved.

County Commission

News Staff
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Lincoln County commissioners this week opened and discussed bids on two projects, then decided to table any action until their Jan. 20. meeting.The commissioners also reappointed Lee Doolen to remain as chairman of the board and Marlon Miller as vice chairman.
Chandler contestant Marley Miller at the International Finals Youth Rodeo. File photo/Brian Blansett

Chandler contestant Marley Miller at the International Finals Youth Rodeo. File photo/Brian Blansett

Looking back at 2025

Mike Mccormick And Emily Kalka Staff Writers
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Here is the second part of our look back at 2025.- Associate District Judge Joseph Dobry asked lawyers to submit written arguments by July 2 to determine whether a preliminary injunction on the demolition of the St. Cloud buildings would be issued. He will then issue a written ruling.
Hay bales burn in a field near State Highway 18 during the outbreak of wildfires in Lincoln County on March 14, 2025. An estimate of more than 10,000 acres burned in those fires, with well over a dozen hitting the area, according to Lincoln County Emergency Management. Wildfire season tends to run in the area from about November until things green up in the spring, though it depends on weather conditions year-to-year. Photo/Emily Kalka

Hay bales burn in a field near State Highway 18 during the outbreak of wildfires in Lincoln County on March 14, 2025. An estimate of more than 10,000 acres burned in those fires, with well over a dozen hitting the area, according to Lincoln County Emergency Management. Wildfire season tends to run in the area from about November until things green up in the spring, though it depends on weather conditions year-to-year. Photo/Emily Kalka

Beware: fire season’s here

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
While Lincoln County is no stranger to wildfires, the area could be looking at a higher risk this year.A monthly report from the National Interagency Fire Center in Idaho released on Jan. 2 reported that underlying dryness has been building in much of the Southern Area of the U.S.
Construction is underway at Prague on the new high school. A circular drive in front of it has been completed, while work continues directly next to the current high school building. The new facility will be over 40,000 square feet and have 22 classrooms, including two computer labs, a Family and Consumer Science classroom and kitchen, a science lab, art studio space, two teacher workrooms and a dedicated special education space. Photo/Emily Kalka

Construction is underway at Prague on the new high school. A circular drive in front of it has been completed, while work continues directly next to the current high school building. The new facility will be over 40,000 square feet and have 22 classrooms, including two computer labs, a Family and Consumer Science classroom and kitchen, a science lab, art studio space, two teacher workrooms and a dedicated special education space. Photo/Emily Kalka

Prague construction

News Staff
Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Meeker man wounded in shooting

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
A landlord in Meeker was shot and injured on New Year’s Eve morning after he pointed a handgun at a Lincoln County deputy who had responded to a call that morning.Lincoln County Sheriff Kevin Garrett reported his deputy was dispatched to 101152 S. 3376 Rd. in Meeker just before 8 a.m.

Cruelty case back in court

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
A Stroud man facing 408 counts of felony animal cruelty will return to court next week for another felony disposition docket.Representation for Jerry Hine requested that they return in one week when he appeared on Jan. 6 at the Lincoln County Courthouse, as they need more time for consultations.
Maddox Metheny

Maddox Metheny

Rotarians of the month named

News Staff
Monday, December 29, 2025
Maddox Metheny and Jaycee Cross have been named Rotarians of the Month for January by the Chandler Rotary Club.Maddox Metheny is the son of Geoff and Laura Metheny. He has lived in Chandler all his life and attended Chandler Public Schools since Pre-K.Metheny maintains a 3.
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