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Ruben on the Road: Down Town Lounge a hidden gem in Guymon
GUYMON, Okla. (KFDA) - Ruben makes his way to the Oklahoma Panhandle where he learns about a hidden gem in Guymon. Kristal Davis, owner of the Down Town Lounge, says this is maybe the family’s fourth restaurant that they opened together. “I got started with my husband and father-in-law...
Funeral held for one of two Kansas murder victims
A Celebration of Life service was held Tuesday for one of the two southwest Kansas women who were killed in an Oklahoma murder plot. The service was held at the Hugoton First Christian Church for 39-year-old Jilian Kelley, a court-appointed supervisor who was killed along with 27-year-old Veronica Butler on a trip to Oklahoma to pick up Butler’s children for a birthday party. They failed to arrive at the party and their bodies were found in a rural area of Texas County, Oklahoma after a search by law enforcement officials. Five people, including Butler’s former mother-in-law, are facing charges for the murders. The fifth suspect in due in a Texas County courtroom on Wednesday.
#6 USAO Extends Win Streak to 19 as Williams Sets New NAIA Record
Win: Jayden Anderson (12-2) Win: Sophie Williams (21-4) Loss: Kenley Yocom (3-13) GOODWELL, Okla. – Sunday afternoon, the No. 6 ranked University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (38-7, 29-5 SAC) extended their win streak to 19 with double-header sweep against Oklahoma Panhandle State University (15-31, 12-22 SAC). The Drovers opened the series with a historic 8-0 victory, followed by a dominant 11-0 triumph in game two.
Tyrone High School Announces Valedictorian, Salutatorian
Congratulations to Brooklyn Stevens for being named the Tyrone High. School class of 2024 Valedictorian with an impressive 4.16 grade point. average. During her high school career she also acquired 21 college. level credits. In addition to excelling academically, Brooklyn is also. involved in many extra curricular activities including softball...
Egusquiza, Lord Use Steady Approach To Secure Team Roping Title in Guymon
Fun but challenging. That’s the best description Dustin Egusquiza could come up with when describing the Guymon (Okla.) Pioneer Days Rodeo. The combination of a longer course and steers that have never been roped before can make life difficult for a team roping duo. Egusquiza often goes to the competition just hoping to place in one round if things go right. He doesn’t expect much else.
Texas County Accident Sends Three to the Hospital
An injury accident occurred on Thursday evening at approximately 5:00 pm on US-64 and Mile 14, approximately eleven miles north and six miles west of Goodwell, OK. A 2018 Subaru Crosstrek driven by Feather A Metsc, age 42 of Tulsa, and a 2018 Chevrolet Colorado driven by Kathryn E Maravilla, age 25 of Guymon, were both east bound on US-64, when the Subaru tried to attempt a U-turn. The Colorado struck the Subaru on the driver’s side, causing the pickup to roll one-quarter time, coming to rest on the drivers side. The pickup departed the roadway to the left coming to rest in the ditch.
Guymon Pioneer Days: Preview, Format and How to Watch
The Guymon Pioneer Days marks the first time the PRCA Playoff Series makes a trip to Oklahoma in the 2024 season. The Hall of Fame Rodeo is in its 92nd year and attracts more than 1,000 contestants to the panhandle annually with its purse of more than $360,000. FORMAT. The...
Funerals next week for two women murdered in Texas County over bitter custody battle
HUGOTON, Kansas (KVII) — Funerals will be held next week for two women police said were murdered in Texas County, Oklahoma over a bitter custody battle. A celebration of life for Veronica Butler will be held at 11 a.m. on May 3 at Hugoton Assembly of God Church in Hugoton, Kansas..
Oklahoma physical therapist avoids jail time after stealing patients' opioid prescriptions
TEXAS COUNTY, Okla. — An Oklahoma grandmother, who caught her physical therapist stealing her and her husband's opioid prescriptions, said she was disappointed after the suspect received no jail time Monday. "We both complained to our doctors that our pain meds weren't working," Linda Brown, whose pain medication was...
Watch Wichita Falls, Texas Girl Breaks Arcade Screen [VIDEO]
In another edition of, "THIS IS WHY WE CAN"T HAVE NICE THINGS IN WICHITA FALLS!" I love checking in on my friends over at The Deep End. Legitimately one of my favorite places to hang out in Wichita Falls. You mean to tell me I can play all the arcade games I want for $7? Plus you have pizza and beer? Is this heaven, no it's The Deep End. Sadly, some people treat The Deep End like it's the arcade in the first Ninja Turtles movie.
Miss Rodeo America Back in Guymon
GUYMON, Okla. – A year ago this week, Emma Cameron made her first appearance at the Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo. She was Miss Rodeo New Mexico and part of the visiting queens program associated with the biggest annual event in the Oklahoma Panhandle. She was just one of a large contingent of ladies who shared their love of rodeo and their home states.
City of Guymon Water Conservation
The Latest News Delivered to Your Inbox. Guymon Utility Authority is requesting Bids for the Construction of the Mesa Water Project Phase I. City of Guymon (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: Guymon Lagoon Rehabilitation 01010220. The City of Guymon is hiring an Assistant IT...
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