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Thu, 06/21/2018 - 4:43am
Staff
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Cache family in need of assistance after house fire
Thu, 06/21/2018 - 4:41am
Josh Rouse
CACHE - Larry Grooms awoke to a nightmare last Friday when Comanche County Sheriff's Deputies roused him and his family as their home burned around them.
In person absentee voting begins today
Thu, 06/21/2018 - 4:41am
Kim McConnell
In person absentee voting begins today for residents who want to vote early in the local, state and federal primary elections that are scheduled for Tuesday, June 26.
Duncan car cruise, Art/Walk scheduled
Thu, 06/21/2018 - 4:40am
Jeff Kaley
DUNCAN Got a vintage John Deere that looks awfully good when it's cleaned up?
Anadarko police probe armed robbery of store
Thu, 06/21/2018 - 4:39am
Scott Rains
ANADARKO Police are investigating the Wednesday armed robbery of an Anadarko convenience store.
Man jailed for hitting, spitting on deputies
Thu, 06/21/2018 - 4:39am
Scott Rains
An Anadarko man is in jail in lieu of $50,000 bond for allegedly punching and threatening the life of one deputy and spitting into the mouth of an EMT.
Inhofe asks for report on precision strike ability
Wed, 06/20/2018 - 3:13am
Staff
WASHINGTON U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Okla., praised passage of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Elgin woman pleads not guilty to manslaughter charge
Wed, 06/20/2018 - 3:12am
Vicky Smith
ELGIN The trial for a 25-year-old Elgin woman charged with manslaughter was set during a formal arraignment Monday in the courtroom of Comanche County District Judge Irma Newburn.
Panel in Duncan debates legalization of marijuana
Wed, 06/20/2018 - 3:11am
Josh Rouse
DUNCAN State Question 788 and the potential legalization of medical marijuana was the topic of debate at a three-person panel Tuesday hosted by the Duncan Chamber of Commerce.
Competency hearing set in Duncan murder case
Mon, 06/18/2018 - 10:33pm
Scott Rains
A post-evaluation competency hearing is scheduled for a 35-year-old Duncan man who was said to be acting increasingly agitated and paranoid and is accused of the December 2017 killing of his wife a
Duncan Chamber hosting medical marijuana forum
Mon, 06/18/2018 - 10:32pm
Josh Rouse
DUNCAN The Duncan Chamber of Commerce will host a forum tonight to discuss the upcoming State Question 788 and the potential of legalization of marijuana in Oklahoma.
Kinder rakes in Wyatt Memorial award
Sun, 06/17/2018 - 11:36pm
Anonymous
Cotton County farmer Jimmy Kinder was given the 2018 Leonard Wyatt Memorial Outstanding Cooperator Award during a special presentation Friday of the Texoma Cattlemen's Conference.
Legislators optimistic about projected surplus in revenues
Sat, 06/16/2018 - 3:37am
Staff
Members of the Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce left Friday's legislative forum optimistic about two important pieces of financial news: a projected surplus in revenues for the state budget and
Area students hone their talents at summer institute
Sat, 06/16/2018 - 3:35am
Staff
Driving along the winding road that leads to the Quartz Mountain State Park lodge it becomes clear within the first few moments why the area has played host to the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute fo
Registration deadlines near for Duncan Founder's Day
Sat, 06/16/2018 - 3:33am
Jeff Kaley
DUNCAN Registration deadlines are approaching quickly for events that are part of the City of Duncan's 2018 Founder's Day celebration.
Faxon man, 28, injured in accident Friday morning
Sat, 06/16/2018 - 3:33am
Staff
A 28-year-old Faxon man is in critical condition after his car departed Oklahoma 36 and struck a culvert at 6:46 a.m. Friday, according to an Oklahoma Highway Patrol report.
Arrest warrant filed for teen in gun case
Fri, 06/15/2018 - 3:16am
Scott Rains
An Anadarko teen is returning to adult court as a youthful offender after an arrest warrant was filed of his accused use of a gun while committing a crime.
’Darko death still being investigated
Thu, 06/14/2018 - 3:44am
Scott Rains
ANADARKO - Police continue investigating Tuesday morning's shooting death inside the Caddo County seat's city limits.
Police probing fatal shooting in Anadarko
Wed, 06/13/2018 - 3:44am
Scott Rains
ANADARKO Police are investigating an overnight shooting as a homicide following the victim's death.
Co-op distributes ORU grant money to 8 entities
Wed, 06/13/2018 - 3:41am
Staff
A program known as Operation Round Up, or ORU, has been in existence for several years at the Cotton Electric Co-op and that money is given to grant recipients quarterly.
Two treated at hospital after accident in Fletcher
Wed, 06/13/2018 - 3:41am
Scott Rains
Two people from Lawton received medical care following a Monday afternoon wreck on Interstate 44 after a tire's tread separated and caused a wreck east of Fletcher.
Aquarium dedicates exhibit to ailing member
Tue, 06/12/2018 - 12:05am
Josh Rouse
MEDICINE PARK The newest exhibit of the Medicine Park Aquarium and Natural Sciences Center was dedicated Sunday in a tear-filled ceremony to one of the center's longest-serving members.
Hagen will run for state District 62
Sun, 06/10/2018 - 3:39am
Staff
Nanette Hagen, a Lawton Democrat, has announced she is a candidate for the Oklahoma House District 62 seat.
Opponents of marijuana state question cite lack of regulation
Sun, 06/10/2018 - 3:38am
Staff
Opponents say the biggest problem with State Question 788 is that it is too broadly written, meaning only minimal controls are possible over what is a Schedule 1 drug.
Aquarium celebrates anniversary
Sun, 06/10/2018 - 3:36am
Vicky Smith
The Medicine Park Aquarium and Natural Sciences Center welcomed new and returning visitors on Saturday during a celebration for the one year anniversary of its opening.
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