Lincoln County News

Jerry Keith Whatley

News Staff

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

The family of Jerry Keith Whatleyis deeply saddened to announce his passing on July 10, 2026, at the age of 71, after his battle against cancer.

Cattle dog Colt takes a leap of faith in a dock-diving event. Photo/Tiffany Gentry

Dog Days of Summer

News Staff

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Want to see your pup featured in the Lincoln County News? Send in a photo to news@lcnok.com by Monday, 5 p.m., and we’ll choose the top three photos to run in our Dog Days of Summer section. Don’t worry if you didn’t make it this week. Perhaps your pup will be featured next time.

The theatre troupe from Chandler High School poses at the International Thespian Festival in Indiana. The troupe attended the week-long festival almost two weeks ago. Photo/Inda Jo Conway

Theatre troupe lights up stage at int’l festival

Emily Kalka Editor

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

The theatre troupe from Chandler High School got their week at the International Thespian Festival in Indiana started off with a bang -- almost literally.As the opening ceremony was about to begin, thousands of students and teachers were ushered into storm shelters.

County Commissioners approve Ride Share contract

Emily Kalka Editor

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

The Lincoln County Commissioners approved a contract with Ride Share for a substance abuse pilot program at their regular meeting on July 6.They approved a rate of $45 for pickup and the first 30 miles, along with a per-mile rate and a gas rate, to be paid from the opioid settlement fund.

Edmond man charged with aggravated DUI

Emily Kalka Editor

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

An Edmond man has been charged with aggravated DUI after an incident that took place on May 16, according to the court filing.Yankton Lee Dillon, 39, of Edmond, was charged with one felony count of driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, aggravated, on May 19.

OKC man facing felony DUI, 2 other charges

Emily Kalka Editor

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

An Oklahoma City man is facing three charges, including a felony DUI, after an incident on May 17.Avion Ray Moore, 42, of Oklahoma City, was charged on May 20 with a felony count of driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, a misdemeanor count of driving with a license canceled,...

NWS rules storm damage from straight line winds

Emily Kalka Editor

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

The National Weather Service determined that damage from last week’s storms on June 26 were caused by straight line winds, according to Lincoln County Emergency Management.There was minimal damage, mostly located in Chandler and Wellston, said Emergency Management Director Charlotte Brown.

Man facing 2 felony counts of child sex abuse

Emily Kalka Editor

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

A man was arrested in Prague on May 21 for two counts of child sexual abuse, according to court documents.District Attorney Adam Panter filed charges against Dalton Bierd, 22, on May 27 -- two felony counts of child sexual abuse -- for incidents that took place on or around May 25, 2024, to May 25,...

People pull up in the parking lot of Parks Brothers Funeral Home on Route 66/ Manvel in Chandler for Big Willy’s Hot Dogs Cruise Night in Chandler. There were 35 classic cars and bikes at the cruise, and a drawing for a prize from NAPA. Photo/Emily Kalka

Happy 250th!

News Staff

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

June Wellness Report

News Staff

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Every month, Wellness Dep. Rod Baker from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office releases the Lincoln County Recovery Report to keep residents informed of ongoing activities and programs to help with mental health recovery efforts in the county.

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