Thunder falls to Timberwolves, Pistons to swell losing streak

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Thunder suffered its second straight loss Monday, dropping a 107-101 verdict to the Minnesota Timberwolves at Paycom Center. The loss came after the Detroit Pistons defeated the Thunder 120-104 on Sunday.

On Friday night, the Thunder won its road game 107-83 over the New Orleans Pelicans.

The Thunder will host the Denver Nuggets at 7 tonight at Paycom Center.

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Tribe awarded nearly $773,000 for Illinois River Watershed conservation planning

January 29, 2026

The Cherokee Nation will receive $772,914 from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to develop a comprehensive conservation and restoration plan for the Illinois River Watershed. The funding awar...

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Justice system working for great-grandmother in home repair fraud case

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

January 29, 2026

Anne Griffin’s hopelessness has been transformed to hope months after she was sure she’d never see the $17,500 she prepaid Timothy Burchett for home repairs in the wake of the September 23 storm that ...

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Muldrow man sentenced to multiple life terms in child sex abuse cases

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

January 29, 2026

A Muldrow man has been sentenced to multiple life terms in prison following convictions for a series of child sex crimes in Sequoyah County. Zachary L. Flock, 43, entered a blind plea before Associate...

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Public forum is Monday for mayoral hopefuls

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

January 29, 2026

The public forum that will provide a venue for Sallisaw mayoral candidates to present their case to voters will begin at 6 p.m. Monday, February 2, at the People Inc. Conference Center, 204 S. J.T. St...

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Stormie Knowlton

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

January 29, 2026

At just 27, Stormie Knowlton of Vian balances many roles—devoted mother, dedicated paraprofessional and lifelong Sequoyah County resident— all with a quiet determination to make a difference where it ...

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State’s recognized political parties keep primaries closed

January 29, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY – State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax announced on Dec. 10, 2025, that no political party filed a notice to allow Independents to vote in its primaries and runoff primaries during...