Thousands of flights across the U.S. were canceled or delayed Monday as powerful storms swept across the eastern half of the country and a partial government shutdown affecting airport security ...

A Palestinian woman who was the last person still in immigration detention after the Trump administration's 2025 crackdown on pro-Palestinian activism on college campuses was freed Monday after a year ...

The war in the Middle East raged on multiple fronts Monday, as the U.S. and Israel pummeled military targets in Iran's capital, Israel stepped up bombardments of Iran-backed militants in Lebanon and ...

A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked federal health officials from cutting the number of vaccines recommended for every child, and said U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. likely ...

For the first time, the Northwestern Oklahoma State women's basketball team is heading to the NCAA Division II Tournament ...

Hope Boeckman, a sophomore, was chosen as the February Student of the Month at Aline-Cleo. She is the daughter of Heather and Dustin Boeckman. Her philosophy is "I believe my mind is like a garden ...

Having won the regional championship, the Alva Ladybugs traveled to Prague last Friday to take on Millwood in the area ...

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called the “silent killer” because it can creep up without obvious symptoms, damaging your body over time. In rural communities like Woods County, where ...

Founded in 1901, Alva State Bank & Trust Co. has been built on a foundation of trust, community values, and customer-focused service. The institution continues to grow while maintaining its ...

March 2, 2026, Monday 5:30 a.m., Deputy Hyrst conducted extra patrol in Hazelton. 6:06 a.m., Deputy Hyrst conducted extra patrol in Hardtner. 6:37 a.m., Deputy Hyrst initiated a traffic stop US-281 ...

A local Watch Party at the Rialto Theatre in downtown Alva is set for Northwestern Oklahoma State University Lady Ranger Basketball fans unable to make the trip to Mankato, Minnesota, for the game ...

Last Wednesday, March 4, the Freedom Board of Education held a regular meeting to hear the presentation of the district’s financial audit, presented by Bill Buss of S&B CPA. Board members Kyle Rhodes, ...