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Cowley College hosts Fall 2026 College Transfer and Job Fair

Monday, August 3

Students and community members looking to continue their education or explore career opportunities are invited to attend the Fall 2026 College Transfer and Job Fair on Wednesday, September 30, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Wright Room of the Brown Center on Cowley College's Arkansas City campus. The... Read More.

Double Your Donation in the Fight Against Childhood Hunger with the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s Food for Kids Match

Monday, August 3

(OKLAHOMA CITY) – Food insecurity negatively impacts physical, emotional and cognitive development in children. Through Sept. 30, donations to the Regional Food Bank’s Food for Kids Programs are matched, dollar-for-dollar, up to $285,000, thanks to the Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma, Mark and Beth Brewer, Expand Energy, Dolese Brothers... Read More.

America 250 merchandise is NOW ON SALE while supplies last

Monday, August 3

The remaining America 250 merchandise is NOW ON SALE while supplies last! Purchase online and pick up your order at the Chamber Office, 420 E. Grand, or purchase items at the Chamber Office. Challenge Coins are now just $15.00 each (tax included). These beautifully designed keepsakes make great gifts and lasting... Read More.

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Hundreds of workers feared stuck in hydropower tunnels as Nepal flood deaths cross 900

Saturday, August 1

A drone view shows a major section of Pasang Lhamu highway washed away along swollen Trishuli river by recent flash floods cutting off Rasuwa district from Nuwakot area, Nepal, Monday, Aug. 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar Singh) KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Rescuers rushed Monday to reach workers believed to be... Read More.

UAE says it intercepted an Iranian drone after weekend US strikes on rocket launchers in Iran

Saturday, August 1

A small boat sails past cargo ships and other commercial vessels anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026. (Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP, File) DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates said it intercepted an Iranian drone over its waters Monday,... Read More.

More storms possible at Grand Canyon where a flash flood killed 1 person and left 15 missing

Saturday, August 1

This photo provided by the National Park Service shows remnants of stone bridge pylons along Bright Angel Creek in the Grand Canyon following a flash flood that destroyed the footbridge, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026. (James Thompson/National Park Service via AP) FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — State and federal officials ramped up... Read More.

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Sen. Christi Gillespie Appointed to Oklahoma Early Childhood Task Force

Saturday, August 1

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate President Pro Tempore Lonnie Paxton has appointed Senator Christi Gillespie, R-Broken Arrow, to serve on the newly established Oklahoma Early Childhood Task Force, a two-year initiative created to study and improve how Oklahoma delivers services to children ages zero through five and their families. Gillespie said... Read More.

Pawhuska police chief charged with felony in Canadian County

Friday, July 31

Pawhuska Police Chief Forrest Smith has been charged with a felony in Canadian County after investigators alleged he improperly used another officer’s signature and notary stamp while serving as Okarche’s police chief. According to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, the Canadian County District Attorney’s Office asked the agency on... Read More.

Documents reveal why Kay County man was arrested for wife’s brief disappearance

Friday, July 31

KAY COUNTY, Okla. - EDITOR’S NOTE: The following story contains graphic details related to domestic violence and self-harm. If you or someone you know needs help, you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-SAFE (7233) or Oklahoma’s Mental Health Lifeline at 988. New court documents are shedding light on... Read More.

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DEADLINE TO REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR AUGUST 25, 2026

Friday, July 31

Voters in Kay County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the August 25, 2026 Runoff Primary Election should apply now, Kay County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming said today. Absentee ballots are available to all registered voters, provided they are eligible to vote in the election requested. No... Read More.

New Route 66 Cookbook Features Favorite Oklahoma Diners, Signature Recipes

Friday, July 31

OKLAHOMA - A new cookbook celebrating the upcoming Route 66 centennial is highlighting some of Oklahoma’s most iconic roadside restaurants and the recipes that have made them favorites for generations. Recipe developer Linda Lee’s Route 66 Cookbook features restaurants from all eight states along the historic highway, including a chapter dedicated... Read More.

Oklahoma takes election security seriously

Friday, July 31

(Oklahoma City) – Oklahoma takes election security very seriously, and our state has excellent laws and procedures in place to help ensure the integrity of elections in our state. State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax said Oklahoma’s election system is designed to ensure that Oklahoma voters feel confident each time... Read More.