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Levi Wilkins

On Friday, Sept. 22, our community lost Levi Wilkins in a rock climbing accident in the Wichita Mountains. While only 36, Levi lived BIG and set an example for how to live a fulfilling life. He was the most incredible husband, father, son, brother, firefighter... More »

Chickasha Famous Leg Lamp Solar Eclipse Picnic

 On October 14th, Chickasha will be in the 77th percentile of viewing the annular solar eclipse. To mark this special occasion, Chickasha is inviting the community to come picnic in the park at the Leg Lamp. There are plenty of wonderful restaurants that will ... More »

Missing Chickasha Man OSBI to Assist with Investigation

Chickasha police have called in the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) to help with the investigation of a missing man. 46-year old Richard Clarence Houston has not been seen for more than three weeks. He was last seen Aug. 31st near the Chickasha p... More »

OHP Trooper involved shooting

At approximately 8:22 Wednesday morning, September 20 an OHP trooper conducted a traffic stop on the Turner Turnpike eastbound at mile marker 183 in Creek County. The trooper requested assistance with a K-9 deployment. A physical struggle ensued roadside and c... More »

Rollover sends woman to Grady Memorial Hospital

 A Newcastle woman was admitted to Grady Memorial Hospital following a one car rollover crash on Tuesday, September 19, eight miles east of Chickasha on US-62 at County Street 2940. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol report a 2003 Jeep Liberty driven by ... More »

Piru Blood gang member from OKC was arrested

Billy Eugene Thomas, known 456 Piru Blood gang member from OKC was arrested by Grady County Deputies after Thomas committed a burglary on a legal marijuana grow facility in the early morning hours on Monday, September 11th, 2023. Grady County Deputies recovere... More »

Muscle Car Ranch Twisterfest 2023

Curtis Hart has been hosting his famous Rock and Roll “Hall of Fame” groups and world-renowned artists since 1992 at his Muscle Car Ranch on the south edge of Chickasha. Many of these artists have said Muscle Car Ranch is the coolest Americana venue in the nat... More »

Rock Island Art Festival September 20 – October 1

This Weekend, September 29 through October 1, marks the 15th Annual Rock Island Art Festival. It promises to be a steller show with Arts and Crafts from local and area artists, Family Friendly Kids Activities, live music and great food in downtown Chickasha. A... More »

City Shares Update on Manganese in Water

by Carter Chambers, Alex FFA Reporter On Tuesday, Sept. 12, Abby Pettijohn interviewed to potentially become a national champion. Pettijohn, a member of the Alex FFA Chapter, was chosen as a Top 10 finalist for the National FFA Agriscience Fair after winning h... More »

Alice Fisher

Alice Fisher was called home by the Lord on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 in Chickasha, Oklahoma at the age of 88. Alice was born September 18, 1934 in Sterling, Oklahoma to Melvin and Marie (Nolan) Ballard. Alice grew up in the Sterling community and attended Ster... More »