Later Monday, Caymon Wieczorrek, the animal control officer for the city, was arrested and charged with cruelty to animals. Riley said he feels bad about the arrest, since he has known Wieczorrek most ...

WATONGA – Blaine County Assistant District Attorney Erik Roscom left his post for a different position earlier this month, leaving the county temporarily without a full-time prosecutor while other ...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Each year, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) examines the voting records of members of the Oklahoma Legislature to determine how childfriendly each lawmaker’s record is.

The “double drawback” loophole is a technical policy within federal trade law that is not widely known, yet it has a surprising connection to Oklahoma. The repeal of this loophole was included in the ...

Following a protracted executive session August 15 where Watonga City Council members discussed the future of City Manager Karrie Beth Little, the motion was made, seconded and passed to change her ...

Rural hospitals play a vital role in bringing high-quality care to patients in remote areas, eliminating the need for long travel while ensuring excellent healthcare access close to home. At the helm ...

The Watonga Republican is running candidate profiles. Ward #1 and Ward #2, both four year terms, are featured this week.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Casey Murdock, RFelt, on Thursday, honored an Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper for rescuing an eightyear- old boy who was believed to be a victim of human trafficking.

Brent Swadley has filed a motion to disqualify Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond and his office from further involvement in the prosecution of the criminal case against him. This action was ...

January 4 When the Blaine County Commission held its first meeting of 2023, there were two new faces at the table. Tracy Matli and Darryl Hicks had just been sworn in as new commissioners, filling the ...

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced during a meeting of the Western Governors’ Association in New Mexico the U.S. Department of Agriculture is rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule.

Almost everyone loves fireworks. Where can you see the best and brightest locally? Try Hinton or Geary on July 3.