Stephens County Sheriff Wayne McKinney said the third subject who was still at large following a shootout with the Chickasaw Nation Lighthorse Police Department Wednesday afternoon has been apprehended.
Every dog needs a home and many homes still need a special dog — and just maybe, Gabby’s the one who will speak to your soul.
A weekend of theatre will come to Duncan as the first South West Theatre Conference Festival begins on Aug. 6-7, at the Simmons Center Theater.
A plethora of careers will make themselves available to jobseekers looking to showcase their resume on Aug. 5.
The Stephens County Commissioners met on Monday morning for a routine meeting during which the board acknowledged equipment delivery, discussed the courthouse internet issues and approved contracts.
Community members, friends and family put on a candle light vigil in Duncan Saturday night for a family after an officer-involved shooting Thursday afternoon.
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Gov. Kevin Stitt on Monday chose a Tulsa woman to fill an Oklahoma Supreme Court vacancy, marking for the first time in decades that most of the nine court members were Republican appointees.
The joint legislative committee formed to support the state planning of pandemic relief funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) met this week for its first organizational meeting.
Cameron University announced the names of students who completed graduation requirements at the end of the Spring 2021 semester. Graduates who authorized publication of their name are listed by degree and hometown.
Creativity has blossomed through repurposed art this week after the Chisholm Trail Arts Council (CTAC) wrapped up their annual Arts Explosion with several projects.
From mutton bustin’ to calf riding to junior steer riding, three local boys claimed championships and awards.
Community members will put on a candle light vigil in Duncan tomorrow night for a family after an officer-involved shooting Thursday afternoon.
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The number of newly reported coronavirus cases in Oklahoma topped 1,000 for a third consecutive day on Friday and the seven-day average of new cases has nearly quintupled in less than a month, according to Oklahoma State Department of Health figures.
A woman from Loco who previously worked in the Stephens County Jail is accused of and facing charges related to sexual battery of an inmate and bringing contraband into the jail.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Months of behind-the-scenes in-fighting within the state’s dominant political party spilled into the spotlight this month as a disenchanted group of Republicans attempted to do something previously unheard of in Oklahoma — censure two seated U.S. senators from their own party.
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A Tulsa attorney whom the American Bar Association rated as " not qualified " to serve as a federal judge was tapped Friday by Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt to serve as the state's next attorney general.
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) released some details behind an officer-involved shooting Friday that took place in Duncan on Thursday afternoon.
Rep. Brad Boles, R-Marlow, was named by Oklahoma Speaker of the House Charles McCall, R-Atoka, to the Hydrogen Production, Transportation and Infrastructure Task Force, which held its first meeting Monday.
Six Velma-Alma band students represented the school and band program last week at band camp. They attended The Texoma Marching Arts and Leadership Academy in Ardmore for an entire week. Two students received an award of excellence. They picked eight out of 85 (instrumental students) to recei…
Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) announced this week a 20% retroactive rate increase for Community Living, Aging and Protective Services (CAP) and Developmental Disabilities Services (DDS) waivered services providers.
From fixer uppers to yard sale items to old cardboard, magazines and metal, young artists will learn how to recreate something beautiful from these used and tattered materials this week through Arts Explosion.
With a little energetic bolt, our Take Out Tuesday guest, Ash, found his way into our office from the Stephens County Humane Society on a mission to find a home where he can play to his heart’s content.
A new exhibit featuring artwork by winners of the Oklahoma State Fair - Oklahoma Student Art Exhibit (OSAE) is set to display at the Chisholm Trail Heritage Center from July 19-30.
Starting this month, Oklahoma residents who received or are approved to receive unemployment compensation during 2021 may be eligible for financial help to purchase health insurance.
Sen. Chris Kidd, R-Waurika, was named the 2021 Association of County Commissioners of Oklahoma (ACCO) Legislator of the Year during the ACCO summer conference on July 14.
Oklahoma Blood Institute will host a blood with Ray of Hope Church in honor of Linette Simpson from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, July 23 at Ray of Hope Church, located at U.S. 81 and Refinery Road. Individuals ages 16 and up are urged to give blood.
The Chisholm Trail Arts Council kicked off a week full of the creative arts with students on Monday.
The Food 4 Kids Auction will kick off the annual backpack program with a mission to eliminate hunger this August.
Three local kids and Ashbrook Village Recreation Director Roylene Hopson used their garage sale to raise money for senior citizens to be able to enjoy the great outdoors.
In its monthly art exhibition event, the Chisholm Trail Heritage Center hosted Joe Don Brave, an artist who mostly promotes his “Osage Journey,” in an artist reception on July 15.
VAN HORN, Texas (AP) — Jeff Bezos blasted into space Tuesday on his rocket company's first flight with people on board, becoming the second billionaire in just over a week to ride his own spacecraft.
The Stephens County Commissioners met on Monday morning for a routine meeting in which the board acknowledged ambulance services for the county and discussed Internet issues.
Despite some rain during the evening hours, local residents flocked around Duncan and Marlow during the World’s Largest Garage Sale weekend that started this past Friday and lasted until Sunday for some area sales. The area saw a plethora of sales and even saw area kiddos out on the street m…
Weather permitting, on Monday, July 19, 2021, the City of Duncan's contractor, Horseshoe Construction, of La Porte, Texas, will close the intersection of East Walnut Ave and North “D” Street 200 feet west of the Intersection to begin construction on a Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project. This street closure will last approximately six days.
Health, beauty, decor, food and more will come to Duncan in July.
The Duncan Public Library’s (DPL) summer reading program will hit the trail and celebrate the National Day of the Cowboy next weekend.
Nancy English has been with the Association South Central Oklahoma Governments (ASCOG) in different roles for a long time, most recently as the deputy executive director, and will now retire in a few weeks after 32 years of service.
In a regularly scheduled Duncan City Council meeting, council members approved of the 2020 audit and financial statements and an agreement for two electric vehicle charging stations with ASAP Energy.
It’s time to catch that cowboy spirit at the Chisholm Trail Heritage Center (CTHC) on July 24 when the annual National Day of the Cowboy event features “Native Americans.”
A Duncan man is facing charges of indecent exposure after multiple sources reported seeing a naked man riding in the bed of a red truck around the area while flashing his genitals on July 7.
A Stephens County man is in the Stephens County jail and facing accusations of making lewd or indecent proposals to a child under 16.
Local youth stepped into their own field of entrepreneurship this week to help pay for their own activities and meet new goals.
A Pauls Valley, Oklahoma man is behind bars in Stephens County after authorities say he is accused of falsely impersonating a police officer.
In a regular meeting of the Duncan Public School’s Board of Education, the board discussed the ongoing bond project, school handbooks and policy updates, along with regularly scheduled business items up for approval.
COMANCHE — After 11 years of service to the City of Comanche, the council accepted the resignation of councilwoman Cne’ Geraghty effective July 14, 2021.
Duncan citizen Barbara Braught was appointed to Oklahoma Arts Council and began her 3-year tenure on July 1.
July made it’s appearance and the traditional event everyone has waited for will take place this weekend.
Sometimes all you need is a day all to yourself so you can relax and take a nap.
Marlow Police Chief Leroy Walker said Wednesday one of his officers helped a lady who was able to stop a potential kidnapping of her five-week-old child and vehicle the previous evening.
Summer nights burst into play as one Stephens County town celebrated their annual festival this past weekend. The Town of Velma hosted their Summerfest on Friday, July 9 at the Velma Picnic Grounds Humphrey Park. The annual event filled the park with fun for the entire family and featured li…
Saddle up! A new club will ride into town and seek volunteers to help out their cause.
ADA [ndash] Phyllis "Ruth" Huckeby, 79, of Ada, Oklahoma passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Ada. Arrangements are pending with Estes-Phillips Funeral Home. For up-to-date service information, please follow us on Facebook at Estes Phillips Funeral Home.
ADA [ndash] Samora Carlis, infant child of Rachel and Eric Carlis passed away Friday, July 23, 2021, in Ada, Oklahoma. Arrangements are pending with Estes-Phillips Funeral Home. For up-to-date service information please follow us on Facebook at Estes Phillips Funeral Home.
ADA [ndash] A private memorial service will be held for A. J. Stanfield who died Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at age 77 at home. A.J. was born Jan. 1, 1944, at home near Atwood, OK to Lois Etheredge Stanfield and Claud Samuel Stanfield. He was named in memory of his grandfather Jacob Arthur Stanf…
ADA [ndash] Graveside services for Virginia Lee Bowers, 99, of Ada were held Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at Rosedale Cemetery. Mrs. Bowers died Saturday, July 24, 2021, at a local hospital.
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