Shawnee News

SHAWNEE, Okla. a ' Police in Shawnee say an officer shot and killed a man when he lunged at officers with a knife.

A man who lunged at Shawnee police was shot and killed early Monday, according to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.

Take a road trip and enjoy country roads and travel through some small towns as you head towards Wanette to discover a railroad bridge that was built in 1902 across the Canadian River.

In the midst of winter, pet owners everywhere should be making plans in the event of a full-blown winter storm.

Tory Dunn is now facing manslaughter charges after a deadly wreck in January. Dunn was driving his truck in Shawnee, Okla., when he lost control.

Gov. Brad Henry warned Oklahomans they face a "painful" future Monday, lamenting that a raid on a $600 million state savings account this year won't be enough to avoid further budget cuts amid an economic downturn.

Glenn Gene Smith Sr., 65, of McAlester, died Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, at his home.

Brad Pitt arrives at the premiere of "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" in Los Angeles on Monday, Dec.

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Randy Keyes, 25, arrived at his rural Shawnee home Tuesday morning to change clothes for work.

While hamburgers are its raison d'etre, this vintage lunch room has a broad menu that also includes catfish dinners and "redtop stew," which is stew topped with chili.

The chaos that continues to unfold following Haiti's massive earthquake has left thousands looking for the basics; food and water.

A Shawnee family is thankful to be back home after living in what seemed to be a nightmare for several days.

FAILURE TO STOP 300 block N. Broadway: Lisa L. Knisek, 31, Stratford, was arrested on suspicion of failure to stop in order to avoid detection or prosocution, driving left of center, failure to give information and render aid at accident and driving under the influence of intoxicants.

Republicans will target the workers' compensation system during Oklahoma's 2010 Legislature in a pro-business legislative agenda that GOP leaders said Tuesday will promote job growth through lower taxes and less regulation.

The Woodward Chamber of Commerce is trying something new for its annual banquet this year.

Two teenagers died in traffic accidents Saturday night and Sunday morning, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported.

Officially, the national Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence takes no position one way or the other on the idea of a sales-tax holiday for gun purchases.

If you happen to be in the Shawnee area, swing around to the FireLake Grand Casino where Tulsa's Stetson-sporting comic Rodney Carrington is set to play three shows Saturday and Sunday.

Severe winter weather is causing power outages across the metro along with damage and road closures.