Hearing continued for Wellston suspect

A Wellston man facing five felony charges after reportedly shooting at his parents and leading law enforcement officers on a high speed pursuit before being caught and arrested has had his pre-preliminary hearing continued.

Arraignment in Tryon case

One of three former officials with the City of Tryon facing embezzlement and conspiracy charges as the result of a special investigative audit last year has waived her preliminary hearing and her arraignment has been scheduled. The audit was released in February of 2022.

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Mental illness pleaded in manslaughter case

A District Court judge has accepted a not guilty plea by mental illness from a Tulsa woman whose first degree manslaughter case ended in a mistrial in February of 2022.

Meeker Town Board accepts resignations

Meeker Town Board of Trustees during their most recent meeting approved a supplemental budget, accepted a coupe of resignations and agreed to fill one of those positions.

Tryon ex-officials waive jury trials

Two of three former officials with the City of Tryon facing embezzlement and conspiracy charges have waived their jury trials. Two charges of embezzlement and one for conspiracy were filed in Lincoln County District Court May 10 against former Police Chief Jered Dewayne Prickett, 47.