Voters in Stephens County who want to have absentee ballots mailed to them for the April 6 elections should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Angela Dunagan said.
EL RENO — When he enlisted last year, Specialist Trevor Ford never envisioned he’d spend his days helping his state and community respond to a deadly pandemic.
A Comanche County teenager faces two charges of manslaughter, according to court documentation, following a wreck dating back to September 2020 that claimed the life of two with ties to the Duncan community.
Oklahoma’s current trend with new positive cases continues to reflect community transmission, which can be reduced by keeping 6 feet of physical distance from others, wearing face coverings when around individuals from outside the household, avoiding touching your face, and regular hand-washing.
The State Health Department's daily report indicates Stephens County continues to show a decrease in active COVID-19 cases as of Friday.
Duncan City Council’s regularly scheduled meeting flowed a little out of order on Tuesday night but ultimately saw the temporary mask resolution extended in city limits for another several weeks and other city business handled.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Advocates on Wednesday said state health officials are struggling to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to Black residents around the state.
Duncan crews continue monitoring a fire situation Wednesday that began Tuesday afternoon near the Duncan Bypass and burned up nearly 250 acres of land.
The State Health Department's daily report indicates Stephens County continues to show a decrease in active COVID-19 cases as of Wednesday.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Last week's winter weather disrupted the state’s plans to give health care workers, first responders and Oklahomans 65-plus their necessary COVID-19 booster vaccination, a top health official said Tuesday.
Emergency fire crews are working to put out a fire in the area of Red Robin Road between Gatlin and Camelback in Duncan. The work has caused closure to the Bypass between these areas and emergency personnel are rerouting traffic. The Banner will publish more information as it becomes available.
The State Health Department's daily report indicates Stephens County added another new COVID-19 death to the running count as of Tuesday, Feb. 23.
Golf star Tiger Woods suffered leg injuries Tuesday in a vehicle rollover in suburban Los Angeles and was undergoing surgery, authorities and his manager said. His condition wasn't yet clear.
OKLAHOMA CITY — The natural gas costs incurred by utility providers trying to keep the heat and lights on in Oklahoma during the past two weeks are expected to cost consumers billions of dollars, officials said Monday.
A Marlow woman who was arrested on the weekend of Feb. 12 faces 113 charges related to the second degree murder of a woman and a puppy mill operation at the accused’s home.
A study released on Tuesday by a personal finance website ranks Oklahoma as one of the least educated states in the country.
As winter weather and resulting blood drive cancellations severely impact the supply of life-saving blood, Oklahoma Blood Institute is alerting potential donors that new eligibility rules allow more people to give the gift of life.
It was considered radical when K.V. Williams and partner Larry Hammer opened their first Jiffy Trip convenience store in Cherokee in 1972.
The love of art not only springs from talent and education, but also from the drive to get better in what you love to do through practicing and pursuing goals.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma (BCBSOK), now offers multiple health plan options with this week's opening of the federal marketplace's Special Enrollment Period (SEP), in response to the Covid-19 public health emergency.
Oklahoma’s current trend with new positive cases continues to reflect community transmission, which can be reduced by keeping 6 feet of physical distance from others, wearing face coverings when around individuals from outside the household, avoiding touching your face, and regular hand-washing.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Over the past five years, Robert Ruiz, executive director of ChoiceMatters, has tried to help thousands of parents in what he describes as underserved communities find schools that best fit their children’s needs.
The State Health Department's daily report indicates Stephens County showed a decrease in active COVID-19 cases as of Friday.
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The White House announced Thursday that President Joe Biden has approved Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt's request for a disaster declaration in response to a winter storm.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A NASA rover streaked through the orange Martian sky and landed on the planet Thursday, accomplishing the riskiest step yet in an epic quest to bring back rocks that could answer whether life ever existed on Mars.
AMES, Okla. (AP) — There were no injuries when a natural gas pipeline exploded early Thursday in northwestern Oklahoma, authorities said.
A natural gas line southeast of Ames exploded, shaking the area and startling nearby residents early Thursday morning, Feb. 18, 2021.
Animals need to keep warm during this frigid weather, too, so the Humane Society of Cherokee County is encouraging pet owners to get the shelter they need to keep pets and animals safe.
The large amount of snowfall the city and county received this week put a halt on some operations and businesses, but officials say the area may return to some degree of normalcy Friday.
OKLAHOMA CITY — After nearly two hours of discussion, a divided panel of Oklahoma utility regulators issued an emergency order Tuesday night that prioritizes powering homes over large commercial and industrial businesses if the power or natural gas grid can’t fully support all of the operations.
OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb. 16, 2021 — Variants of Covid-19 from Brazil, South Africa and the United Kingdom are circulating in the U.S. With vaccinations up and case numbers down nationwide, will the mutations undo recent progress?
The State Health Department's daily report indicates Stephens County added another new COVID-19 death to the running count as of Wednesday, Feb. 17.
OKLAHOMA CITY – The House State and Federal Redistricting Committee was appointed Friday to continue the House’s public-focused redistricting process throughout the 2021 legislative session.
A collision after sunset Tuesday sent one to the hospital in critical condition, according to Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP).
The City of Duncan put out a call for volunteers within the community for inclement weather and the need of shelter services.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Though lawmakers will have an additional $1.8 billion to potentially spend this coming year, state leaders said they will need to be careful how they allocate that unexpected windfall.
ROLLING OUTAGE INFORMATION: The City of Marlow was asked to shed 2 megawatts (Mw) of power this morning. The call came in at 7:35 a.m. for an 8:30 a.m. shutdown.
A heart attack may be sudden and intense, according to the American Heart Association. Most heart attacks start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. Here are signs that can mean a heart attack is happening.
The Inspector General for the Social Security Administration (SSA), Gail S. Ennis, designated Thursday, March 4, as the second annual National “Slam the Scam” Day, to raise public awareness of government imposter telephone scams.
City of Duncan Power, Cotton Electric and PSO (Public Service Company of Oklahoma) have released information regarding rolling blackouts taking place this morning.
The Duncan Banner staff is working to compile a list of school closures and canceled events, restaurants or special services available to those in need as a result the current and upcoming weather conditions. If you have a school closure, canceled an event or know of one that has been cancel…
Due to extreme cold weather the region wide electricity use has exceeded the available generation across Southwest Power Pool service area. SPP has declared a Level 3 Energy Emergency Alert, signaling that its operating reserves are below the required minimum level. SPP has directed its memb…
The State Health Department's daily report indicates Stephens County added another new COVID-19 death to the running count as of Monday, Feb. 15.
Little Rock, Ark. — Extreme cold weather has created energy deficiencies in the Southwest Power Pool’s (SPP) region. SPP declared an Energy Emergency Alert (EEA) Level 2 beginning at 7:22 am central time Monday, Feb. 15.
OKLAHOMA CITY – The 2021 session of the Oklahoma Legislature is barely a week old, but a statewide child advocacy group has released its “Top 10” legislative priorities for the year.
Demand for electricity is expected to increase as the extremely cold weather lingers for the next several days. Cotton Electric and its power supplier are asking members to conserve electricity, if health permits, by taking a few simple conservation steps, including:
A 2021 Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for individual health insurance plans under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will begin today, Monday, Feb. 15, 2021.
Drivers in southern and western Oklahoma will soon see a new name on their hometown auto dealerships.
ORA Board of Directors include Shay Hayes, of Viridian Coffee, Duncan.
A routine in nature meeting in Duncan Council Chambers ended with one local resident voicing concerns about water drainage and easement issues on their property.
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ADA [ndash] Jennifer Sue (Myers) Jennings, 48, of Ada, Oklahoma passed away Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, in Oklahoma City. Memorial services for Jennifer will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, at Estes-Phillips Funeral Home Chapel in Ada, Oklahoma with Rev. Donna Gustin officiating.
ADA [ndash] Services for Elizabeth Lenora Lawrence, 73, of Ada are 10 a.m. Thursday at Trinity Baptist Church, Dr. Rusty Fuller, and Revs. David Gray and Don Sayre will officiate. A graveside service will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Trice Hill Cemetery in Oklahoma City. Lenora passed away Saturday…
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