State vaccination rates continue to fall
But despite efforts to increase immunization rates by providing free and more accessible vaccinations, experts say Oklahoma’s overall child vaccination rates are down amid skepticism about the efficacy of...
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Over 200 strong, Pioneer Marching Band prepares for upcoming season
With over 200 students reporting for Band Camp this summer, the Stillwater High School Pioneer Marching Band will likely put the largest marching band in school history on Pioneer Field
Town & Gown Theatre presents the 14th Annual Stillwater Short Play Festival
Town & Gown’s Stillwater Short Play Festival is proud to announce its 14th consecutive year of bringing the unique format of short plays to its audiences, paired yet again with
AG CORNER: Payne County OHCE members earn state honors
Payne County Oklahoma Home and Community Education members were recognized for their outstanding educational programming and community involvement during the Annual OHCE State Meeting held July 12-14, in Okl...
Stillwater: MnDOT asks for feedback on Highway 95 restructuring
The Department of Transportation plans to give Main Street a major makeover in or around 2031.
Stillwater Red Dirt artist Wyatt Flores returns to Oklahoma for album release events
Wyatt Flores, a Stillwater native and rising star in the Red Dirt music scene, returned to Oklahoma to celebrate the release of his second album.
Stillwater Fire Department has stark reminder about leaving children and pets in car amid heat wave
The Stillwater Fire Department put on an exercise to provide a stark reminder of just how hot a car can get as temperatures outside reach 100 degrees.
GROW: Fleas and ticks require integrated pest management
Gardeners love being out in the landscape, cultivating the soil, nurturing the plants and getting some vitamin D therapy. Unfortunately, it’s flea and tick season in Oklahoma, and those pesky
LIVE WELL: Protect your skin from cancer
Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States, and anyone can develop it. The Payne County LiveWell Coalition is encouraging residents to practice sun safety
OUR VIEW: Make Americans not sick to their stomachs
If an outbreak of explosive diarrhea doesn’t send a strong enough message, we’re not sure what could.
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Tyce Slusser took a jump as an all-around player in his junior year by being “a gym rat” and working on his defense.
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Perkins-Tryon's Tyce Slusser averaged 17 points, seven rebounds and four assists and was the Tulsa 7 Conference Player of the Year.
HOMEGROWN: How plants cope with heat
Oklahoma is known for long stretches of triple-digit temperatures, drying winds and intense sunshine. While gardeners seek shade and air conditioning, plants have evolved in order to survive these challenging
AG CORNER: Maximizing hay production of native grasses
To sustain a native hay meadow, it is recommended to only harvest it for hay once a year. Native grass species grow rapidly through May and June but will exhibit slow re-growth in July after harvesting a hay...
Better together: Father-daughter eye doctors bring team approach to patient care
For patients in Stillwater and surrounding communities, a visit to Drummond Eye Clinic often means being cared for by two generations of ophthalmologists working side by side. For Allison and
All Area Boys Basketball: Slusser’s evolution as ‘all-around player’ for P-T on display in junior year
Perkins-Tryon High basketball’s Tyce Slusser walks outside in the morning, practices some dribbling and goes on a run around the block. Next comes free throws at the park before heading
'Getting stronger every day': Family hosts softball benefit tournament in honor of their son
Ben and Brianna Hook welcomed their 5-pound son Carson three weeks early in August 2025, a perfectly healthy baby boy.
Meet the News Press' 2026 All Area Boys Basketball Teams
Despite only one area boys basketball team, Glencoe, making the state tournament, there were still several postseason runs, successful seasons and talented players.
Stillwater officials to add more free ‘quick-stop’ parking spaces
Officials are expanding the number of free parking spaces in and around Main Street in downtown Stillwater
COLUMN: Trust Oklahoma voters, not politicians
In this instance, the conservative answer is the simplest one: If it isn’t broken, don’t let politicians “fix” it.
Mullin pushes states to comply with election demands, echoing Trump's claims about midterm risks
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has warned state officials they could lose funding or face investigations if they don
Political parties must change reporting
OKLAHOMA CITY — Political parties should begin adjusting how they report expenditures to Oklahoma candidates in the wake of a U.S. Supreme Court decision removing caps on certain expenses, the
SPS in 'strong, fiscal shape' as 2026-27 academic year nears, district said
In October 2024, Stillwater Public Schools announced it would need to cut its budget after an audit revealed a $5.5 million shortfall.
OSU student mentorship program for alumni a focus at Golden Kiwanis meeting
Inside a second-floor gathering space at Stillwater’s Primrose Retirement Community, the Golden Kiwanis hosted Oklahoma State University President Jim Hess at its Tuesday meeting.