IFYR kicks off Sunday evening in Shawnee

Contestants for this year’s International Finals Youth Rodeo begin checking in Friday morning and must be in Shawnee by noon on Sunday in preparation for Sunday night’s first performance.

Butler looks to repeat at IFYR

Standing in the pasture with his home, horses and a gravel road around him, Ryker Butler wore a golden belt buckle reading, “CHAMPION.”The 18-year-old bull rider from McLoud earned that title in the 2023 International Finals Youth Rodeo, with a total score of 167.

Locals get ready for IFYR

Guilty verdict in manslaughter case

A Lincoln County jury has found a driver guilty of first degree manslaughter in the death of a Stroud man and recommended his punishment.

Guilt of misdemeanors, not guilty of felonies

A defendant who requested a bench trial on two felony counts of running a roadblock has been found innocent of an amended felony but guilty of a misdemeanor and two misdemeanor counts.Joshua Wade Pleasant, 34, Shawnee, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Aug.

Commissioners hold off on budget

Lincoln County commissioners during a recent meeting reviewed and discussed the Estimates of Needs for the 2025 fiscal year budget, but held up taking any action.County Clerk Alicia Wagnon noted there will be a meeting at 9 a.m.

Where to celebrate Independence Day

Let freedom ring and fireworks fill the air. Most towns in Lincoln County are gearing up for their annual Independence Day celebrations. Here’s what they have in store.Chandler is hosting its annual fireworks display by the Chandler Fire Department at Bell Cow Lake. Fireworks will start around 10 p.

Hearing set in Chandler grow case

A pre-preliminary hearing has been set for a Chandler man who allegedly obtained an OMMA license and OBN registration fraudulently and who has been charged with trafficking illegal drugs with more than 10,000 marijuana plants that were discovered and destroyed.