A McAlester man federally indicted after locking a woman in a dog cage and assaulting her for 36 hours in 2022 is set to be sentenced Monday, with prosecutors asking for nine and a half years imprisonment as part of a plea agreement. Cody Ray McFadden, 36, was originally federally indicted on Aug. 8, 2022, in the Easte...

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority has been advised of a nationwide text message-based scam, also known as smishing, targeting turnpike patrons in multiple states, including Oklahoma. This scam requests personal financial information to settle alleged outstanding toll amounts. The targeted phone numbers seem to be chosen ...

Adams Avenue will be closed at the intersection with West Street starting this Thursday morning for street repairs. The closure is expected to last three days, depending on weather conditions and progress. Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes and exercise caution in the area.