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Congratulations to the Elementary February Students of the Month

Congratulations to the Elementary February Students of the Month

Students of the Month

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Congratulations to the Elementary February Students of the Month

Blaine County Courthouse News

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Civil CourtSN Serving Corporation vs Edna Fulkerson, Foreclosure Capital One, N.A vs Adrian McHenry, Indebtedness David Michael Nusz vs Virgle Bunch, Et Al, Vera L Bunch, Their Known And Unknown Heirs, Successor Trustee If Any Of The Virgil L.

Local Students Achieve Honors in Kansas Colleges

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
WICHITA, Kan. Wichita State University has announced the names of nearly 4,000 students who were on the WSU Dean's Honor Roll for fall 2025, including Daxton Swaim of Okeene.To be on the dean's honor roll, a student must be enrolled full time (at least 12 credit hours) and earn at least a 3.

Not Just a Tag Agency

Connie Burcham Editor
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Streamlining at Service Oklahoma – the tag agencies – will effectively combine the work of two agencies, the department of Public Safety and the Oklahoma Tax Commission. Previously, the independent offices had to navigate two systems.The offices will integrate the two into one system beginning Feb.
By the Numbers: Watonga in December

By the Numbers: Watonga in December

By the Numbers: Watonga in December

Connie Burcham Editor
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
EMS in Watonga had a busy December. According to the report made to the city council, there were 45 calls made to 91-1. Of those, there were four transfers from Watonga Mercy to other facilities. An additional 12 transfers were declined because there was not enough staff to provide backup coverage.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers during an enforcement operation - Photo by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers during an enforcement operation - Photo by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Tribal Leaders See ICE Profiling

Gavin Norman Gaylord News
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A dispute has erupted between the federal government and tribal nations as 'Operation Guardian Sweep' brings Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions into the heart of Indian Country without warning to the tribal nations.

Community Events

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
2/ 5-Watonga MS Basketball vs Enid @ Home 4:30 pm -Canton JH Basketball vs OBA @ Home 4:30 pm -Canton Elementary Basketball vs OBA, There at 4:30 pm -Calumet JH Basketball vs Geary @Home 2 pm -Calumet HS Basketball @ Sentinal at 6:30 pm 2/ 6-Watonga HS Basketball @ Cashion 6:30 pm -Watonga MS...
Rack Madness is where success is put on display. This event is more than a scoring opportunity; it’s a celebration of sound, sciencebased wildlife management and the hunters who help make it possible. Join us at Rack Madness to showcase your harvest, connect with fellow hunters and biologists, and see how your success in the field supports the future of Oklahoma’s big game. PHOTO ODWC

Rack Madness is where success is put on display. This event is more than a scoring opportunity; it’s a celebration of sound, sciencebased wildlife management and the hunters who help make it possible. Join us at Rack Madness to showcase your harvest, connect with fellow hunters and biologists, and see how your success in the field supports the future of Oklahoma’s big game. PHOTO ODWC

Every Rack Tells A Story Register to Share Yours

News Staff
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Oklahoma’s big game populations, from whitetailed deer to elk, mule deer, antelope, and bear, represent one of the state’s greatest conservation success stories, and Rack Madness is where that success is put on display.

UCO Scholar Deadline Soon

News Staff
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
EDMOND Prospective students interested in attending the University of Central Oklahoma for the 202627 academic year are encouraged to apply early to maximize eligibility for automatic, leadership and foundation scholarships, ahead of upcoming scholarship deadlines in early February.
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