Dr. Nicholus Ledbetter, assistant professor of biology at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, will lead a nocturnal hike at the Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday, May 3, from 8:30 ...

Twenty Northwestern Oklahoma State University graduates have been selected as the 2025 Outstanding Seniors. This year’s Outstanding Seniors include Hannah Appleton, Madeline Atchley, Brianna Brantley, ...

An Alva man has been charged with child abuse for allegedly enabling a fight between two juvenile boys. According to court document, on April 24 at 12:45 p.m. Alva Police Officer Jayce Cline was ...

Early registration fees for the 54th Nescatunga Arts Festival and fourth Sugar Show in Alva have been extended until May 10 for the June 6-7 event in the Pete and Ruth Leslie Fieldhouse at the Alva ...

Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s Department of Social Sciences inducted new members into its international honor societies. These honor societies recognize student academic accomplishments in ...

Tonight's First Friday Art Walk in Alva is packed with fun things to do. At Graceful Arts Gallery on the south side of the square, stop in between 6 and 8 p.m. to enjoy free refreshments while touring ...

Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness” (Isaiah 41:10).

April 22 was Agriculture Day at the state Capitol. As chairman of the Senate Agriculture and Wildlife Committee, I was pleased to present Senate Resolution 10 recognizing and celebrating the ...

Rediscover a fading art form in hand embroidery by attending a Nescatunga Arts and Humanities, Inc., workshop on Friday, May 2, to learn a few basic stitches. This workshop is from 6 to 8 p.m. at the ...

Staff and inmates of Bill Johnson Correctional Center (BJCC) are naturally curious about the large structure being built just north of the prison. Todd Holder, treasurer of the Alva Arena Authority, ...

Charles Spurgeon is attributed with a quote, well jillions really, and I don’t know if he actually said it, but it does sound like the logic that would spill from his mouth. He said, “Do not tell me ...

Bill Johnson Correctional Center (BJCC) in Alva is known in correctional centers for their success in decreasing the rate of recidivism among inmates. In addition to educational opportunities like ...