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Gingrich says he can 'shake up' nation's capital
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School urging changes to 'high stakes' testing
In harsh words for the state legislature and political officials, the Elk City Board of Education is pushing for an alternative to what it calls "high stakes" testing.
Stansberry: Personal choices would drive energy market
Elk City native Mark Stansberry is continuing his push for a national energy policy that goes beyond the patchwork of laws now in effect.
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Elk City softball ends season with 8-2 loss to Weatherford, gutsy play in in districts
Riders on the storm
Elkettes drop game one 2-0 to Weatherford, will resume game two Wednesday trailing 3-2 after weather delay
Class B softball, baseball regionals announced
The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Announced regional assignments for Class B fast-pitch softball and baseball on Monday afternoon.
Elk City, Merritt both have district tests tonight
Elk City needs to forget last year's meeting with Elgin, Merritt faces first true test at Garber
Cheyenne-Reydon tops Merritt for district title, Hammon tops Canute in districts
Big offensive push gives Lady Bears the edge in final two games against Oilerettes
Bending the curve
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Elkettes topple Lady Bulldogs
Stowe, Hughes help lift Elk City to 11-5 win over Altus
Dr. Brad Park
Dr. Brad Park was born October 15, 1943 in Berkley, California to Margaret Elaine and Harland Oren Park. He passed away September 15, 2025 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the age of 68…
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Opinion ›Elkettes top Elgin on senior night
Senior Emma Gunnel goes out on a high note as Elkettes post 4-0 win over Lady Owls
Police recover drugs, possible stolen property after chase
Elk City police are looking for the owner of construction items that could be stolen.
Suspected arsonist sitting in OKC jail
Joey Smith alleged to have burned down rural home, stole vehicle
City accepts grant for airport improvements
In a special meeting of the Elk City Commission Thursday night, commissioners approved receiving a grant for airport improvements.
Commission calls special meeting to approve airport funds
The Elk City Commission will meet in an emergency session tonight at 5:30 to consider approving grand money for the airport.
Coach Scheck: "This should be one of the best football games we've been a part of."
In his own words: Elk City High School head coach Jason Scheck Tuesday, September 5
Role reversal, 4A No. 1 rolls into Hammon
Cache tops Hammon 7-2
Elk City softball travels to Hobart today
Elkettes travel to Hobart in rematch from season opener
Area non-profits counting homeless vets
More than a dozen counties will soon begin a process to count the number of homeless veterans in southwestern Oklahoma.
Crossing downs Burns Flat-Dill City
The Burns Flat-Dill City Eagles fell 33-13 at home to Crossing High School Friday night.
Nearly perfect
Merritt on all cylinders in 50-0 romp over Corn Bible Academy
Elkette softball tops Arnett, falls to Hammon Thursday
The Elk City High School softball team split its games at the Hammon High School three-way Thursday night, topping Class B No. 6 Arnett 7-5, but falling to Hammon in an 8-0 game.