Miami News-Record

12/31/2025

Come out and join us for the New Year's Eve 2026 Ball Drip in front of Security Bank, Miami Ok.

12/30/2025

Miami FFA hosted the National Archery in Schools Program (NASP) tournament on Wednesday, Dec. 17, welcoming over 40 student archers from Miami, Wyandotte, and Quapaw. Read the full story in today's Miami News-Record.

12/30/2025

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has filed a lawsuit against Uber Technologies LLC and Uber USA LLC, alleging they used a variety of deceptive and unfair practices in selling Uber One subscription services. Drummond and a coalition of 21 other state attorneys general joined the lawsuit on Monday, Dec. 15, which was filed earlier by the Federal Trade Commission.

Drummond said Uber is accused of improperly using negative option marketing tactics when it offered free trial subscriptions – a practice that automatically charges consumers if they do not cancel a free trial. Uber allegedly misled consumers about the amounts they could save when subscribing to Uber One and made it extraordinarily difficult for consumers to cancel once enrolled. Uber is also accused of charging consumers before their billing date, including users whose free trial had not yet ended. Read the full story in today's Miami News-Record.

12/30/2025

On Friday, Jan. 16, Director of Guest Services and Safety for the OKC Thunder Joy Joslin will be in Miami presenting “CLICK with Your Guests” – a free workshop on customer service and hospitality.

Joslin, who serves as Associate Vice President of Guest Experience for the Oklahoma City Thunder, has been with the team since 2014, and leads the organization’s trademarked “CLICK! With Your Guests” customer service training platform and recognition program in support of her department’s vision to be “the most fan-centric organization in professional sports.”

Trinda Crow, Director of CVB & Tourism and President of the Miami Main Street Board, said this week, “We are so honored to have Joy coming to host this important workshop at the Miami Civic Center from 10 to 11:30 a.m. All who are interested are invited to call 918-542-4435 or e-mail [email protected] to register.”

The Civic Center is located at 129 5th Avenue NW. Guests at the workshop are asked to park on the south side of the building and to enter through the ramp doors. Read the full story in today's Miami News-Record.

12/30/2025

Miami Public School bond voting will be on February 10th, 2026.

12/30/2025

Stafford Air & Space Museum showcases a rare display of test-fired, flight-ready engines from both the U.S. Saturn V and the Soviet N-1 moon rockets—an exhibit found nowhere else in the world. Visitors are invited to explore one of Oklahoma’s most popular attractions right here in Weatherford.

Stop by and explore one of Oklahoma’s most popular attractions in Oklahoma!

📍 3000 Logan Rd, Weatherford, OK 73096

12/30/2025

Paid for by Gentner Drummond for Governor 2026.

12/30/2025

It wouldn’t be the holidays without the iconic red kettles of the Salvation Army and the cheerful bell ringers – volunteers dedicating their free time in the holiday season, braving chilly winds to raise money for those in the community most in need. Each year during the holiday season, the Salvation Army raises funds through the Red Kettle Campaign. The annual project is a holiday fundraising tradition that began in 1891.

This year, the Ottawa County Salvation Army teamed up with the Miami Police and Fire Departments to add a little friendly competition to the campaign with a ‘Battle of the Bells’ traveling trophy. The police officers and firefighters took over bell ringing duties on Dec. 16 and 18, competing to see which department could raise the most money for the Salvation Army.

“In 2025, we have seen an increase in needs in our community, and we want to do our part in making sure that our services are excellent and sustainable,” said Debbie Hillestad, Ottawa County Salvation Army Service Center Director. Hillestad included details from the center’s Fiscal Year 2025 (Oct. 1, 2024 – Sept. 30, 2025) statistics. The center served a total of 4,296 cases, with 10,745 individuals benefiting from services.

“I have attached our stats for the year, so you can see how much impact YOU, the community, have made by partnering with the Ottawa County Salvation Army Service Center,” Hillestad said. “It is our donors and volunteers coming together to spread hope and love when our neighbors need it the most. We do that by feeding the hungry, giving clothes to those who need it, sharing the donations with those who are starting over, and financial assistance, like utility and prescription assistance.”

When the donations of the 2025 ‘Battle of the Bells’ were calculated, it was the Miami Police Department who came out on top and took home the new traveling trophy. Miami Chief of Police Stephen Sigmon reported that between both departments a total of $1,070 was raised during the competition. Read the full story in today's Miami News-Record.

12/30/2025

NEO Lady Norse Softball alum Rylee Bayless was inducted into the NJCAA Softball Hall of Fame on Dec. 11, during the NFCA convention in Las Vegas. One of the most accomplished athletes in NEO history, Bayless left a lasting legacy not only at NEO, but across NJCAA Division I softball.

Bayless competed at NEO in 2015 and 2016, where she quickly established herself as a dominant force. As a freshman, she led the nation in hits (133), runs scored (97), and batting average (.576) – propelling NEO to a 50-16 record and a runner-up finish at the NJCAA Division I National Tournament.

She followed that incredible season with an even more dominant sophomore campaign, again leading the nation in multiple statistical categories including hits (118), runs (111), batting average (.621), walks (55), on-base percentage (.703), and slugging percentage (1.163). She set the NJCAA record for most career hits with 251 over two seasons.

Following her time at NEO, Bayless continued her softball career at Oklahoma State University, where she was a two-time All-Big 12 First Team selection and helped lead the Cowgirls to the 2019 NCAA Women’s College World Series. Read the full story in today's Miami News-Record.

12/29/2025

Miami played for the second consecutive night after hosting Verdigris on Friday, Dec. 19. Miami traveled the short distance to Fairland for a Saturday night contest. The Fairland Lady Owls entered the contest at just 1-3 after having some early season games either postponed or canceled. Fairland had posted a win over Nowata and had losses to Rejoice Christian, Coffeyville, and Commerce.

The two teams struggled to score in the opening quarter, and at the end of the first period the Lady Owls led Miami by one, 6-5. Miami got first quarter points from Aizlyn Alsbury with three and Rhyan Long with two. Fairland got first quarter scoring from Moncada, who scored a three from beyond the arc, as well as Hicks with two and Bartley with one.

Fairland would hold large point advantages over the second and third quarters to take control of the game. Fairland held a 17-5 advantage in the second quarter and a 17-7 over the third. Miami would have their best scoring quarter of the night in the final period, but unfortunately for Miami the outcome was no longer in doubt. Miami would outscore Fairland 12- 6 over the final period, but it was too little and too late to catch the Owls, as they would post a 48-29 win over Miami.

Long would be the leading scorer for Miami, posting a game high 14 for Miami, after scoring five in the fourth period, with another three-point shot to her credit. D. Young added four more points to her total, giving her nine, and Shaven would hit from deep, giving her three points on the night. Wyrick would lead the Owls with 12 points. Read the full story in tomorrow's Miami News-Record.

12/29/2025

After a letdown against Vinita, the Wardogs bounced back with a solid effort and posted a win over Verdigris 55-45 at the Security Bank and Trust Center in Miami on Friday night.

Kam Humble had his biggest game as a Wardog, totaling 20 points on the night. Roblyer also reached double figures, posing 13 points. Rounding out scoring for the Wardogs were Walther and Machado each with six, Sooter and Grover with three apiece, and Stoner with two. Read the full story in tomorrow's Miami News-Record.

12/29/2025