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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 showed a decrease in active COVID-19 cases as of Friday.

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.

The City of Duncan put out a call for volunteers within the community for inclement weather and the need of shelter services.

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.

City of Duncan Power, Cotton Electric and PSO (Public Service Company of Oklahoma) have released information regarding rolling blackouts taking place this morning.

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…

February 2021 is American Heart Month.

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.

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 routine in nature meeting in Duncan Council Chambers ended with one local resident voicing concerns about water drainage and easement issues on their property.