Woodward News

11/02/2024

The celebration of loved ones is still happening until 8pm tonight at the Pioneer Room!

11/02/2024

Oklahoma tribal leaders say they are pleased with President Joe Biden’s apology for the forced removal of over 100 years of Indigenous children from their families and tribes to Federal Indian Boarding Schools.

“I formally apologize, as President of the United States, for what we did. I formally apologize, and it’s long overdue,” Biden said on Oct. 25, at an event with the Gila River Indian Community in Arizona.

As of Jan. 1, 2024, the Department of the Interior has identified 451 Federal Indian Boarding Schools that operated prior to 1969, 87 of which were located in Oklahoma. The Department of the Interior has also found that at least 973 students died at Federal Indian Boarding Schools.

Oklahoma tribal leaders say they are pleased with President Joe Biden’s apology for the forced removal of over 100 years of Indigenous children from their families and tribes to Federal

11/02/2024

Wide receiver Brennan Presley will have a history-making opportunity Saturday when Oklahoma State plays its homecoming game against Arizona State.

Presley is 12 receptions away from tying and 13 from breaking the all-time program record, which Rashaun Woods set at 293 in 2003. He is on-pace to finish his career with 309 receptions.

But Presley insisted the record isn’t on his mind.

“Whatever the team needs me to do, I’m willing to do it,” he said. “It doesn’t really matter to me if I don’t have a catch the rest of the season and we win every single game.”

Wide receiver Brennan Presley will have a history-making opportunity Saturday when Oklahoma State plays its homecoming game against Arizona State.

11/01/2024

Today on Off the Press, we discuss the Halloween events just passed and events coming up.

11/01/2024

Updates for the much anticipated Dia de los Mu***os event tomorrow!

New Address: 1218 9th Street, Woodward, OK 73801

11/01/2024

Central Oklahoma is about to pivot from drought and wildfires to severe weather and lots of rain, according to forecasts from Oklahoma Mesonet and the National Weather Service in Norman.

The NWS warned that thunderstorms will be possible Wednesday afternoon or early evening for several counties in north, central and southern Oklahoma. Halloween is expected to be sunny and clear with a high of 67, but rain could return Friday and be persistent through Monday.

Mesonet has forecast 7-day precipitation totals for over 4 inches from now until Nov. 5. Predictions were 4.3 inches in Stillwater, 3.9 inches in Enid, and more rain to the east, with 5.9 inches over seven days expected for Tulsa.

Central Oklahoma is about to pivot from drought and wildfires to severe weather and lots of rain, according to forecasts from Oklahoma Mesonet and the National Weather Service in Norman.

11/01/2024

By Amanda Parks
Correspondent

A Laverne man died in a single vehicle traffic accident in the early hours of Friday morning.

A Laverne man died in a single vehicle traffic accident in the early hours of Friday morning.

11/01/2024

OKLAHOMA CITY – The state’s chief information officer resigned shortly after signing a settlement agreement with the Oklahoma Ethics Commission.

Paul L. “Joe” McIntosh resigned Oct. 20 from his post with the Office of Management and Enterprise Services, where he earned $235,000 a year, according to an OMES spokesperson.

As of Monday, the agency had not released a copy of his resignation letter.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The state’s chief information officer resigned shortly after signing a settlement agreement with the Oklahoma Ethics Commission.

11/01/2024

By Tyler Riggs
Correspondent

Emergency crews gathered at Woodward’s Early Childhood Center on 34th Street mid morning today.

Firefighters were called because of some smoke pouring into the school’s gym.

Emergency crews gathered at Woodward’s Early Childhood Center on 34th Street mid morning today.

11/01/2024

PITTSBURGH - The No. 1 Pitt women's volleyball team (19-1, 9-1 ACC) defeated Notre Dame (9-10, 2-7 ACC) in four sets Sunday afternoon by a 25-14, 25-20, 22-25, 25-19 margin.

Pitt senior Cat Flood recorded multiple career highs with eight kills, eight digs and three assists while hitting .500. Rachel Fairbanks notched a season-high 47 assists and added nine digs, three aces and a block.

The No. 1 Pitt women's volleyball team (19-1, 9-1 ACC) defeated Notre Dame (9-10, 2-7 ACC) in four sets Sunday afternoon by a 25-14, 25-20, 22-25, 25-19 margin.

10/31/2024

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10/31/2024

BARRIO DE LA TORRE, Spain (AP) — Survivors of the worst natural disaster to hit Spain this century awoke to scenes of devastation on Thursday after villages were wiped out by monstrous flash floods that claimed at least 95 lives. The death toll is expected to rise as search efforts continue with officials removing bodies from vehicles and an unknown number of people still missing.

“Unfortunately, there are dead people inside some vehicles,” said Spain’s Transport Minister Óscar Puente in reference to hundreds of cars and trucks stranded on roads stained brown with mud.

The aftermath of the floods looked eerily similar to the damage left by a strong hurricane or tsunami.

Survivors of worst natural disaster to hit Spain this century have awoken to scenes of devastation after villages were wiped out by monstrous flash floods that claimed at least 95

10/31/2024

Good afternoon Woodward County voters. I am interested in the issues that are influencing your vote as we are in the second day of Early Voting and easing toward 2024 Election Day. Please keep your comments G-rated and kind. Please stick to the issues that are most important to you and impact your daily lives.

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween from the Woodward News!
Send us some of your costumes!

10/31/2024

As political campaigns scramble for every vote, the Plains states of Nebraska and Oklahoma have passed laws that aim to restore voting rights to people with felony convictions. Thousands of voters could be brought back into the political process, potentially influencing election outcomes in some communities.

Other states also have taken steps to expand or restrict ballot access for residents who have been convicted of felonies. The laws might affect just a few thousand voters in each state, but in close races those numbers could make a difference.

As political campaigns scramble for every vote, the Plains states of Nebraska and Oklahoma have passed laws that aim to restore voting rights to people with felony convictions.

10/31/2024

It’s tonight! We hope to see you, your pets, and your kiddos there! Be sure to wear your awesome costumes for chance to win prizes!
Don’t forget to bring a coat donation if you have one!
See you there!

10/31/2024

Woodward County commissioners tackled a full agenda Monday at the regularly scheduled meeting.

The meeting takes place each Monday morning in the basement meeting room in the Woodward County Court House.

Among many items, commissioners appointed Woodward attorney Blake Toellner to the Fort Supply Preservation Authority.

Woodward County commissioners tackled a full agenda Monday at the regularly scheduled meeting.

10/30/2024

Elvia Salgado and Richard Cisneros, married for 15 years, began participating in Catrina competitions post-pandemic, with Salgado's lifelong passion for art, nurtured by her grandparents.

They are traveling from Oklahoma City to the Dia De Los Mu***os event from 3 to 8 p.m. Nov. 2 at Centennial Park in Woodward.

Cisneros praised Salgado's talent as both an artist and singer, noting her recent win at a Dallas competition sparked their interest in pursuing more contests, winning six out of the eight they have attended.

Elvia Salgado and Richard Cisneros, married for 15 years, began participating in Catrina competitions post-pandemic, with Salgado's lifelong passion for art, nurtured by her grandparents.

10/30/2024

SHATTUCK – Shattuck ag students learned to make wurst for Oktoberfest.

Fall brings lots of different things. There is football season and Halloween, but an ongoing tradition in Shattuck, due to many of the residents' German heritage, is Oktoberfest.

There are a lot of different things that go on at Oktoberfest, but classic German food is served.

SHATTUCK – Shattuck ag students learned to make wurst for Oktoberfest.

10/30/2024

Join us this Thursday night for Haunt the Lot at Barber Dyson Woodward!
✅ pet contest ✅ costume contest ✅ candy ✅ FUN

COAT donations are accepted!

10/30/2024

The Woodward Arts and Theater Council will be hosting it 43rd anniversary show, The Great Dubois, at 7 p.m. Nov. 14.

Tickets are $25 for general admission, $35 for balcony seating and $12.50 for senior citizens who are 55 years or older.

Candee Brossman, the executive director of the Woodward Arts and Theater Council is looking forward to the upcoming production.

“WATC kicks off its first sponsored program for the 2024-25 season and it’s set to be a phenomenal show,” Brossman said. “Brought to Woodward Arts Theatre by local community sponsor, Stock Exchange Bank, this season’s starter is a world-renowned duo making their way to our region as they build momentum and excitement worldwide, and we can’t wait to see them on our stage.”

The Woodward Arts and Theater Council will be hosting it 43rd anniversary show, The Great Dubois, at 7 p.m. Nov. 14.

10/29/2024

Woodward High School and Woodward Middle School will be hosting an annual Veterans Day Assembly at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11 in the High School Auditorium.

We are excited to have this program for our students to help honor those who have served in our military and help our student body remember the sacrifices that so many have made for our country, said Chelsea Cruse, an AP government and politics/ history teacher at WHS. We will have patriotic performances by our choir and the band, and we will have a veteran speaking as well.

The guest speaker will have a dual role as an educator and a veteran. The ceremony serves as a way to honor veterans and educate the community on the sacrifices that have been made by so many for our country.

Woodward High School and Woodward Middle School will be hosting an annual Veterans Day Assembly at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11 in the High School Auditorium.

10/29/2024

Today on Off the Press, Rachael speaks with Woodward's Tourism Director Megan Johnston about Dia de los Mu***os(Day of the Dead).

10/29/2024

The Woodward Boomers wrapped up a fun week of homecoming Friday night as the Bridge Creek Bobcats came to town looking to put a damper on the celebration.

Pre-game seniors Kasen Boren, Arianna Lime, Madi Graf, Ryan Douglas-Fischer, Zoey Roberts and Waylon Brown were introduced as the homecoming court with Graf and Douglas-Fischer being crowned as this year's Queen and King.

With the festivities over, the Boomers turned their focus to game time as the offense got the first possession of the game. A long third-down pass completion from Douglas-Fischer to Luke Talley failed to earn a first down and Woodward punted pinned Bridge Creek at its own 3-yard line for their first possession.

The Woodward Boomers wrapped up a fun week of homecoming Friday night as the Bridge Creek Bobcats came to town looking to put a damper on the celebration.

10/29/2024

When 93-year-old Sharon native Frankie C. Evans thinks about his time fighting in the Korean War, he remembers being on a ship just off the Korean peninsula and being there for a very long time.

Recently, Evans was honored by the American Legion and the Korean War Veterans Association with the Republic of Korea Ambassador for Peace medal. The medal is an expression of appreciation from the South Korean government to United States service members who served and protected their homeland from communist takeover from North Korea at the time.

The event was sponsored by the American Legion and took place in the commons at Providence Place during the noon dining hour. The award was presented to Evans by Jargon Yi of the Korean War Veterans Association.

When 93-year-old Sharon native Frankie C. Evans thinks about his time fighting in the Korean War, he remembers being on a ship just off the Korean peninsula and being there