STILLWATER, Okla. – Flooding across Oklahoma has been devastating for state residents. Flood waters have taken their toll on homes and businesses, but the wildlife population also has been affected. D...

Cheaper, stripped-down health plans could soon see a resurgence in Oklahoma, potentially reducing the number of uninsured while leaving policyholders with unexpected medical bills. A pair of recent mo...

During the Monday meeting of the Okmulgee County Commissioners, Tim Craighton, Okmulgee County Emergency Management (OCEM) Director and 911 Communications Director announced he met with FEMA officials...

Henryetta Yard of the Month was awarded to Bill and Verna Goodner on June 6 for their property located on Hickory Drive. The Goodners are pictured above with Yard of the Month Committee members Tara M...

A Tiger Mountain-area resident faces charges related to threatening to kill his mother and father. Charles Darin Johnson, 43, was arrested on June 4 and charged with feloniously pointing a firearm and...

Henryetta Board of Education accepted the resignations of five staff members and hired five staff members at their June 10 regular meeting. Resignations were accepted from Clayton Vaughn, Colton Conve...

University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) recently announced Henryetta students named on the Dean’s Honor Roll. Haley Shay Dunn and Fallon Paige Rodgers were among 1,679 students named to the honor roll. T...

Henryetta Economic Development Authority (HEDA) approved funding the replacement of Jim Shoulders Living Legends Arena bucking chutes totaling $29,731.21 during their regular meeting on June 10. Mark ...

Okmulgee County officials took action Monday to correct salary overpayments after they were discovered in a state audit. Last week, Oklahoma State Auditor & Inspector Cindy Byrd informed Okmulgee Coun...

Henryetta Feed the Vets Food Distribution was held Friday at New Life Church with over 40 volunteers on hand. Veterans and their families lined up in cars and trucks as volunteers distributed a variet...

Henryetta’s own “Bullbreaker” and “Cowman” bull rider Arley Gray will make a special appearance during the 13th annual Jim Shoulders Roundup Rodeo this weekend. Gray will draw a bull on Friday night w...

Vaccination has become a dirty word at the Oklahoma Capitol. Public health policies that drew little attention for decades are now so politically toxic that few lawmakers want to take a recorded vote ...

Montgomery, Ala.—The Muscogee (Creek) Nation filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday demanding the Poarch Band of Creek Indians immediately return the sacred site known as Hickory Ground to its condition pr...

The next meeting of Fostering Hope will be held Monday, June 10 at 6 p.m. at Hawthorne Park. Fostering Hope exists to help foster families by providing support through connections, training and resour...

As floodwater recedes and soggy yards finally drain, a new issue seems to be rearing its head. Across the state, residents are asked to be careful of an increase of snakes and mosquitos. While finding...

Henryetta Free-Lance and Okmulgee Times are excited to introduce our readers to our newest member of the team, Sports Editor Kaitlyn “Kaitie” Dillard. Kaitie grew up in Bartlesville and lived there un...

An ongoing audit by the state shows Okmulgee County elected officials have received $382,403 in salary overpayments, exceeding the maximum amounts allowed by state law. Elected officials receiving the...

Henryetta Municipal Authority (HMA) held a Special Meeting on June 4 to discuss the rebuilding of a 60 horsepower pump for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Rebuilding will be performed by Industrial Mo...

Okmulgee County Shrine Club will host the annual John Godwin Shriner’s Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 22 at the Henryetta Golf Club at 10 a.m. Cash prizes will be awarded for first and second place...

Guest speaker at the June 5 meeting of the Henryetta Rotary Club was First Family Federal Credit Union (FFFCU) Financial Counselor Amber Pippin. Pippin discussed the upcoming FFFCU program, “Budget or...