During this day: 18 traffic stops and five controlled burns. 2:36 a.m. – Medic needed on Barnes Street for a general medical issue. 11:44 a.m. – Welfare check needed. 11:52 a.m. – Report of a theft on ...

A felony charge was filed against an Alva man on June 10 concerning an incident that occurred in February. David Lee Welch, 62, of Alva, has been charged with assault and/or battery on a medical care ...

The kids at First Christian's vacation Bible school (VBS) had a blast last week, say insiders. The theme for this year's VBS was "Wonder Junction." "We had fun games, crafts, snacks, music and a Bible ...

The fiber arts entry of quilts, weaving and crocheted items from Nescatunga Arts Festival fine arts vendor Mary Riegel from Alva earned the Best of Show award at the close of the 54th Nescatunga Arts ...

During their quarterly meeting on Wednesday, members of the Woods County Economic Development Committee (WCEDC) planned for ...

This is not the article I had planned for this week, however as I was scrolling through my phone last evening, a seemingly innocuous post grabbed by attention, that I wanted to say something about.

Alva's Lakin Gaddy has been named the 2025 Oklahoma Coaches Association (OCA) Female Athlete of the Year, capping off a remarkable high school career as a three-sport standout. Jeannie Kirk visited ...

You think that bold firefighters hold no fear in their bones when they rush into a red-hot cauldron of fire that was once a high-rise building? That police officers have no fear inside as they run ...

The flowers around our home in Kiowa, Kansas, have been beautiful this spring. They bring a touch of joy every time we see them. One particular iris in the front flowerbed is particularly lovely. I ...

In Romans, Chapter 14, we are taught by the apostle Paul to not have serious disagreements over silly issues that do not deal with our salvation. Most of us have at one time or another had some pretty ...

The Northwestern Oklahoma State University homecoming committee is excited to welcome current, former and future Rangers to ...

After exploring various options, the Alva Arena Authority agreed to finance the new Salt Fork Event Center through the sale ...