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Stillwater woman charged with shooting, kidnapping two children Bryson Thadhani
Megan Kane, 33, of Stillwater, was identified as the suspect. She had left the scene with two children before A Stillwater woman faces charges officers arrived, according to SPD. of shooting with intent to kill and The victim was transported to kidnapping. Stillwater Medical Center before Stillwater Polices say she shot a being airlifted to a hospital in woman inside a Stillwater home Oklahoma City. She is listed in stable Saturday night before fleeing the condition, police said. scene with two children. SPD disseminated Kane’s SPD responded to a report of a information and vehicle description shooting at 300 W. 29th Ave. at about statewide. At about 11 p.m., a 8:26 p.m. March 14. The victim called Kickapoo Tribal Police officer 911 herself. Officers were required to conducted a traffic stop for speeding force entry into the residence upon on Highway 102 near County Road arrival. 1020 in Lincoln, OK., and identified CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
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Megan Kane, 33, has been charged with shooting with intent to kill and kidnapping.
Kane’s vehicle. Kane was transported into custody without incident at about 11:04 p.m. and transported to the Stillwater City Jail. The two juveniles were found safe in the vehicle and transported to Oklahoma Highway Patrol headquarters before being released to the Payne County Department of Human Services. Kane was booked into the Payne County jail on allegations: of shooting with intent to kill and kidnapping, according to SPD. news.ed@ocolly.com
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The Pro Men 100 Mile participants start their race at The Mid South Festival in Stillwater, Oklahoma on March 13, 2026.
The Mid South returns BY CALESON COON
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he Mid South made its return to Stillwater just as spring break began–bringing athletes, businesses and bands in and out of Stillwater. The festivities were held at Block 34 and officially began at 6 a.m. on March 13 and lasted until
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1 a.m. March 14. Beginning on husband’s street just before sunrise was the 50k, half marathon and 50k for the athletes who were both running the 50k and bike riding, which is considered a double. These were followed by what is called a shakeout ride. Pro athletes
participated in the events with male athletes starting at 1 p.m., female athletes at 1:10 p.m. and non binary at 1:20. This is the first year that The Mid South hosted a race for pro bikers and pro non binary athletes. At 8 a.m. on Saturday began the 100 mile start, the 50 miles at 8:15
and the 12 mile at 8:30. Later in the evening, the awards were held, but the festivities lasted until after midnight due to the party being held at the finish line to celebrate athletes coming in deadlast starting at 9 p.m.
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Not all burgers are created equal Lilian Easter
friends. From smash burgers to thick pub-style patties, students across Stillwater have strong The smell of grilled beef and opinions about what makes the toasted buns drifts across tables perfect burger. with baskets of burgers and fries. Sophomore finance major Between bites, students talk Cooper Reid spends plenty of about exams, bowling practice time grabbing burgers to eat. and weekend plans. His favorite burger comes from Many Oklahoma State the Stillwater Country Club, the University students have made 19th Hole Burger. burgers a part of their daily “They do something that’s college life. A quick meal after honestly unexplainable,” Reid class, or a late-night stop with said. “It’s just a straight Angus STAFF REPORTER
burger, but it’s always cooked perfectly.” Reid orders the burger medium rare and loads it with classic toppings, but he skips the cheese. “People think that’s weird [no cheese], but I just prefer it that way,” Reid said. “It’s got lettuce, tomato, pickles, caramelized onions and it’s on a brioche bun. I always get two patties.”
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Bacon Avocado Ranch burger (left) and the Egg-O-Nater burger are two good options on The Garage’s menu.
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