PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Four years ago, Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee was celebrating his narrow victory in the Democratic primary surrounded by supporters, when someone handed him phone - it was his opponent simply calling to concede. "That's not going to happen," he said, [...]

The Greater Enid Chamber of Commerce is set to present the 2026 Cherokee Strip Celebration in Downtown Enid from Sept. 18-19. The Cherokee Strip Celebration celebrates Enid's rich history and its founding during the 1893 Land Run. The citizens, families, businesses, nonprofit organizations and community [...]

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. – Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. will deliver his eighth and final State of the Nation Address at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, during the 74th annual Cherokee National Holiday. Hoskin and Deputy Chief Bryan Warner, who will term out of […] The post Cherokee Nation Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. to deliver final State of the Nation address appeared first on Ponca City Now.

Phillip Gene Burkes, 66, of Helena, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2026, surrounded by those who loved him most. Phil was born July 4, 1960, in Cherokee, Oklahoma, to Walter and Phyllis Burkes. The youngest of four children, he loved and looked up to each of his siblings, Mark, Barbara, and Judy. At a young age, Phil was given the nickname "Tuffy" by his Grandpa JB. No one...

A Carmen woman is facing drug charges after an investigation by the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN). According to court records, on Jan. 11, 2026, a confidential informant (CI) contacted an OBN agent stating he/she could purchase a half ounce of methamphetamine from Jessica Shannon in Carmen. Arrangements were made, and the CI arrived at the Carmen address with an audio/video recording...

Since the year Burlington woman Marci Hyde began the RawHyde Memorial Golf Tournament (2016) in memory of her late husband Robert, they've raised $44,000 and awarded 44 scholarships as of 2026. This year 20 teams played and they had 35 hole sponsors. "It was a hot day, but we had so much fun!" Hyde said. "I thank God for some amazing people who are hole sponsors and come to...

A two-week countywide burn ban was declared by the Alfalfa County Commissioners at their regular weekly meeting Monday, Aug. 31. The burn ban resolution said, in part: “The Alfalfa County Board of Commissioners (…) do hereby proclaim that severe fire danger exists within Alfalfa County. This situation has been agreed upon and documented by a majority of the counties’ fire chiefs or their represent...

Monday, August 24, 2026 During this day were a traffic stop and a controlled burn. 2:12 a.m. – Report of a missing red/white Angus on Carter Road and County Road 750. Tuesday, August 25, 2025 During this day were four traffic stops and one report of cattle out. 7:55 a.m. – Report of a blue semi all over the road on US-64 and County Road 550. 8:01 a.m. – Report of an iPhone crash detection on Canad...

Real Estate Transfers Book 922, page 681: Brenda K. Sidwell, trustee of the Raymond J. Sidwell Marital Trust created pursuant to the Trust Agreement of Raymond J. Sidwell, and Brenda K. Sidwell convey unto Brenda K. Sidwell, trustee of the Raymond J. Sidwell Marital Trust created pursuant to the Trust Agreement of Raymond J. Sidwell, and Brenda K. Sidwell. The northeast quarter of Section 25,...

According to the affidavits and petitions on file, the following individuals have been charged. An individual is innocent of any charges listed below until proven guilty in a court of law. All information is a matter of public record and may be obtained by anyone during regular hours at the Alfalfa County Courthouse. The Newsgram will not intentionally alter or delete any of this information. If...