SHAWNEE – Duke Haley, RN, a nurse with SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee, was recently honored with the DAISY ...

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Photos: Locals shine in International Finals Youth Rodeo ...

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In 2007, then-Shawnee Mayor Chuck Mills undertook a project to establish artsy horse sculptures here to celebrate Shawnee’s part of Oklahoma’s centennial. Over the years, the number of these ...

The International Finals Youth Rodeo is underway this week at the Expo Center. Turning heads in team roping Monday was the ...

The City of Shawnee’s Community Development staff is seeking input from residents to draft its 2025-30 Consolidated Plan.

The International Finals Youth Rodeo continues through Friday night at the Expo Center. See related stories and photos on ...

At Monday’s meeting, the Oklahoma Transportation Commission approved the County Improvements for Roads and Bridges Plan for Fiscal Years 2026 to 2030. The updated five-year plan includes nearly $930 ...

The month of July has been home to many historical events over the years. Here's a look at some that helped to shape the world in July 1924.

Some items deferred in May were again on the slate this month for Shawnee City Commissioners to address – two were approved, but one was put off again, this time until August.

Happy Independence Day, Shawnee! What a wonderful country we live in! It’s not perfect, but we have many freedoms for which others can only dream. Be safe as you celebrate, especially with fireworks ...