One person was injured following a pipeline explosion in Grady County. 

A ballot item concerning Medicaid could be on the ballot in 2020. Residents can learn more at the next Grady County Republican Party meeting. 

More than $20,500 was raised through corporate gifts, individual sponsorships and tournament related raffles and games recently at the Third Annual Canadian Valley Technology Center Foundation Golf Tournament.

Drivers can expect various lane closures on east and westbound SH-37 between I-44 and the Grady County line in Newcastle from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily Monday through late August for a resurfacing project. Short-term, intermittent closures of the I-44 on- and off-ramps at SH-37 West will also o…

In addition to seeking a new superintendent, the search is on for a new Chickasha Board of Education member. 

Originally from Chicago, Howard Price moved to our state to pursue a degree at the University of Oklahoma. As a freshman overwhelmed with the pressures of college, he borrowed his roommate’s car and drove to some random town (Anadarko, he found out later on).

The Friends of the Chickasha Public Library invite the community to join them at their first of three Summer Luncheons on Thurs., June 20, 2019 from 11:30am-1:00pm at 415 W. Chickasha Ave. The event will be held in the dining area of the Grady County Historical Society, also recognized local…

CHICKASHA – Deja Stubbs has known since childhood she wanted to become an elementary teacher. She pursued that interest by enrolling last year in Canadian Valley Technology Center’s Early Care and Education program.

The Chickasha Area Arts Council (CAAC) is sponsoring an Art Exhibit and Fundraiser on June 23 from 1 to 3 p.m. at 1301 S. 7th Street, home of the Arts Council’s 7th Street Art Connection. 

Chickasha Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jack Herron and Chickasha Public Schools have reached a separation agreement. 

The City of Chickasha continues to work on repairing a large sinkhole caused by sewer line damage last week. 

Kathy Prigmore is excited to once again offer line dancing classes to the community. Classes will take place every Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m. in the gymnasium of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, located at 210 S. 7th St. in Chickasha. Classes are open to all ages for $5 per class. Kids up t…

A little bit of history landed at the Chickasha Municipal Airport on Monday morning. 

Voters within Chickasha city limits will decide whether or not to renew the PSO electrical franchise on Tuesday.

Two men on motorcycles were injured after one struck a pothole near Rush Springs. 

The popular on-demand film streaming service Kanopy is now available for free at Chickasha Public Library. Library card holders can access Kanopy and sign up to start streaming films instantly by visiting the library websites e-resources page https://chickashapl.okpls.org/e-resources-3-2/ an…

The Chickasha Bowling Center is opening its lanes for local youth beginning June 11. 

Chickasha native and educator, Dr. R. P. Ashanti-Alexander, Principal of Lincoln Elementary School, has received a Certificate of Completion from Harvard University’s School of Management and Leadership (CSML). The on-line course was designed to provide Pre-K-12 grade school leaders at all s…

A fire at a saltwater disposal well near Alex may have been caused by a lightning strike, according to Grady County Fire District Chief Buddy Myers. Several agencies responded to the scene at 2450 and 2920 southwest of Alex on Thursday. 

Three dynamic and insightful historians will converge on the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma June 8 for the 2019 Oklahoma Civil War Symposium. This free festival begins at 2 p.m. in the Davis Hall Little Theater. 

Catch some sun and some fun this Saturday. 

An upcoming Paint on Canvas Workshop will feature an adorable raccoon surrounded by sunflowers. The painting is called "Sonny Boy." Katarina Shew, a University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Art Major will lead the workshop. The raccoon and flowers will already be sketched on the canvas, ar…

The Chickasha Adult Learning Center will hold a graduation commencement this Thursday, June 6 at 7 p.m. in the Chickasha High School Activity Center. 

A little rain didn’t stop the stars from shining at TwisterFest 2019.

Every year on or around June 19th, Americans celebrate Juneteenth to remember the end of slavery after the Civil War. Although Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation declared all slaves in rebelling states were free on Jan. 1, 1863, many slave owners did not recognize the proclamation.

Pictured are Felicia Graham daughter of Roy and Clara Bryant, founders and owners of Roy's BBQ, and actor Matt Damon. Roy's BBQ was opened by Roy and Clara Bryant in 1972 and they've been serving BBQ fans for 47 years. 

Units from the Grady County Fire Department responded to a pipeline on fire near Cox City on Monday.

Clarification: The Bridge Creek Fire Department has confirmed that they, not the Tuttle Fire Department, responded to this accident. 

The Chickasha Public Library’s StoryWalk kick-off event will be from 10 a.m. to noon on June 1 along the Centennial Park walking path. In addition to the story, there will also be activities for children. The StoryWalk is a permanent fixture at the park, with books changing periodically. The…

It's not easy for a bar to ban smoking, but providing a gazebo might help. 

The Chickasha Area Arts Council (CAAC) is pleased to offer two FREE Saturday Morning Art Classes for children, ages 4-7 and 8-12, on Sat., June 1, 2019 from 10-11am. 

The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has advised the Apex Fitness water system, located in Grady County, to inform users of its drinking water to use water that has been brought to a full, rolling boil for at least one minute, bottled water, or water from another acceptable…

Nana Sue's Laundry are the proud sponsors of the Relay for Life hope chair for 2019. Romelda Barboza said the team needed to raise $1,500 for the chair, but the team has exceeded that amount by raising $7,000 so far. Redford Alcorn—pictured in front with Barboza—donated a $100 check to Grady…

Help save the lives of local patients by donating blood this summer. 

Two Tuttle residents were hospitalized after their motorcycle hit a pickup near Minco. 

A man died in a drowning accident at Chickasha Lake on Memorial Day.

Twisterfest will touch ground in Chickasha next weekend.

The summer months are long for hungry kids who depend on school meals. 

The flooding and severe weather ravaging Oklahoma has critically impacted Oklahoma Blood Institute’s supply of lifesaving blood.  Oklahoma Blood Institute is issuing a call to donors of all blood types to give blood as soon as possible, in order to prevent a blood shortage.

Everyone is welcome to show their appreciation for Grady County Veterans this Memorial Day.

Summer vacation can be less relaxing for children with food insecurity. 

No action was taken following a special Chickasha Board of Education meeting on Tuesday night. 

The National Weather Service has extended the flood warning for Grady and other counties through 11 p.m. on Thursday. 

Governor Kevin Stitt is urging Oklahomans to be prepared for severe weather across the state today, including strong tornadoes, damaging winds, very large hail, heavy rainfall, and flash flooding.

Chickasha Public School Board of Education President, Doug Brown has resigned from his post due to conflicts on the board. 

The Commissioner of Public Safety, as authorized by the Governor, has announced that due to inclement weather, the Department of Public Safety may temporarily reduce non-essential services beginning at noon on Monday, May 20, and ending at 5 p.m. on Monday, May 20, for the following counties…