County explores options for new 911 dispatch center
Suzanne Mackey
County officials are looking into options for a new facility to house Garvin County’s 911 dispatch...
Thursday, July 10, 2025
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The National Weather Center in Norman Tyler Arbogast, Webmaestro/Wikimedia Commons
The Trump Administration wants to close down key weather labs across the country
Em Leutkemeyer
The National Severe Storms Laboratory sits on a campus of radar equipment and office buildings at...
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Kylee Heston, of Rush Springs, takes her turn at Pauls Valley’s Watermelon Seed Spitting Championship July 4. Heston, who also serves as the 2025 Rush Springs Watermelon Queen, placed third in the teen division of the Pauls Valley contest News Star photo by Chris Mackey
Watermelon Seed Spitting Championship
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Over 30 contestants showed up to compete in the Watermelon Seed Spitting Championships at Pauls...
Thursday, July 10, 2025
ENDUI saturation patrols planned throughout Oklahoma this July 4th weekend
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The Oklahoma Highway Patrol ENDUI team will partner with law enforcement agencies across the state...
Thursday, July 3, 2025
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Community News & Events
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The Lindsay Community Historical Society is hosting its annual Art in the House and in the Yard...
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond greets lawmakers before the State of the State speech at the Capitol in Oklahoma City Monday, Feb. 5, 2024. Photo Provided/Legislative Services Bureau
AG opinion: door badge swipes are public records
Jennifer Palmer
After the Department of Education withheld information on a top official’s key card swipes to enter...
Thursday, July 3, 2025
TSET announces FY26 built environment grant to improve access to healthy food
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OKLAHOMA CITY —The Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) recently announded the FY26 Built...
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Oklahoma State Treasurer encourages residents to “cool off with a claim” this summer
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OKLAHOMA – As Oklahomans embrace the summer season, the Oklahoma State Treasurer’s Office is...
Thursday, July 3, 2025
MATC Students Earn National Silver Medals at 2025 SkillsUSA Conference
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Mid-America Technology Center (MATC) students showcased their exceptional skills at the 2025...
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Camp Donor: Donate blood, earn your badges this summer
Camp Donor: Donate blood, earn your badges this summer
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This summer, roll up your sleeves and join the ultimate camp adventure — no bug spray required!
Thursday, July 3, 2025