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UPDATE: Three injured in shooting at local park
Authorities are investigating a shooting that occurred at Rotary Park overnight, which left three people injured and one person arrested.
Cowboy golf falls short of defending national title in semifinal loss to Auburn
Oklahoma State men’s golf coach Alan Bratton walked off the course with a semifinalist trophy and a smile, but he kept it honest.
Police investigate fatal crash in McAlester
McAlester police are investigating a two-vehicle collision that occurred May 30 and resulted in the death of one person.
Ranking opposing quarterbacks on Oklahoma football’s 2026 schedule
The Sooners will play four quarterbacks again this season, with two of those being among the best in college football for 2026.
Pope Leo XIV urges Spain to stop fanning flames of polarization on first papal visit in 15 years
Pope Leo XIV is urging Spaniards to stop “fanning the flames of polarization” as he arrived in Spain. Leo opened his weeklong trip in Madrid and was greeted at the
Israeli airstrikes kill 9 including Lebanese army officers after ceasefire deal
Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon have killed nine people, including three Lebanese military members, according to the Lebanese army and state media. The strikes occurred days after a new ceasefire
Israeli troops kill 7-month-old baby in West Bank, Palestinian officials say
Palestinian officials say Israeli troops have killed a 7-month-old Palestinian baby in the occupied West Bank as violence surges there. Soldiers fired at the family
McAlester app helps connect city, community members
McAlester city officials are encouraging residents to get an app they say will help residents sound off their concerns to city hall.
Data center among concerns discussed at County Commissioners candidate forum
A proposed data center and budget were chief among the issues discussed by District 3 County Commissioner candidates at the McAlester News-Capital forum Tuesday.
District attorney candidates tout experience, integrity at forum
Candidates for District 18 District Attorney gave passioned explanations for why they deserve the seat at the McAlester News-Capital candidate forum Tuesday.
Hartshorne, Haileyville students attend American Legion Boys State
Three local boys attended this year’s session of the American Legion Boys State.
Scipio installs tornado sirens
Tannehill Scipio Lake Area Volunteer Fire Department installed its first tornado siren in Scipio after a $10,000 donation from Vestas Steelhead Americas.
McAlester insurance producer fined $12,000, license revoked after OID Investigation
The Oklahoma Insurance Department fined and revoked the license of Cheri Ellis, a McAlester insurance producer, after an Anti-Fraud Unit investigation.
3 Sooners announce plans for transfer portal after disappointing ending to season
3 Sooners announce plans for transfer portal after disappointing ending to season
OU softball earns bevy of national awards including Freshman of the Year, four All-Americans
OU softball earns bevy of national awards including Freshman of the Year, four All-Americans
Wembanyama, Spurs send the West finals back to Oklahoma City for Game 7, routing the Thunder 118-91
Wembanyama, Spurs send the West finals back to Oklahoma City for Game 7, routing the Thunder 118-91
Dayton Tockey walks off No. 2 Georgia Tech to send Oklahoma baseball to Super Regionals
Dayton Tockey walks off No. 2 Georgia Tech to send Oklahoma baseball to Super Regionals
Some of the most dedicated World Cup fans skipping this year's tournament, citing costs and politics
Some of the most dedicated World Cup fans skipping this year's tournament, citing costs and politics
The superfans known as the 'Spurs Nuns' aiming to bring divine intervention to the NBA Finals
The superfans known as the 'Spurs Nuns' aiming to bring divine intervention to the NBA Finals
4 years running, Southern Baptists weigh tightening ban on churches with women pastors
4 years running, Southern Baptists weigh tightening ban on churches with women pastors
DWSRF projects make headway in McAlester
The City of McAlester is making headway on water improvements.
Revival, mud bog coming to Expo this month
Rededication America Revival and the Mactown Mudslingers Showdown will come to the Southeast Expo Center and Motor Speedway this month.
MPS announces finalist for Support Employee of the year
MPS announces finalist for Support Employee of the year