Duncan News

People in the Washington, DC area like to worry. Part of it's because leftists are required to show "concern" about the darnedest things and part of it is because a large government workforce has to discover something to do or at least find a way to look busy.

Authorities say tornadoes have touched down in Wichita, Kan., and a suburb of Oklahoma City but there are no immediate reports of injuries or significant damage.

The closed railroad crossing at Maple Avenue was a point of contention with two Duncan residents, when they spoke to the Duncan City Council on Tuesday.

Disappointment. That's the sentiment of city leaders following the defeated streets and road election Tuesday that only pulled in 1,507 registered voters in a city with 16,098 active voters.

Republicans from throughout Oklahoma will gather Saturday at the Stephens County Fair & Expo Center in Duncan, for the 9th annual GOP Fish Fry.

For Christmas, Woodrow Wilson Elementary led a district-wide book drive, and on Saturday, several Duncan teachers gave the books away.

For those who think they can't make it to the polls Tuesday for the City of Duncan's $9 million street improvement bond proposal, today, absentee voting continues.

After months of plans and pitches from city officials, Duncan residents will decide on their own Tuesday whether a $9 million street improvement project funded by property taxes moves forward.

On Friday, Dr. John McArthur was named Cameron University's 17th president, effective July 1, 2013.

Mailboxes across Duncan contained more than a few letters and bills on Saturday; instead, they contained canned boxed food items that will help other residents.

If Duncan voters reject a $9 million bond issue to fund street repairs on May 14, don't look for a repeat of 2007.

If you're looking for a way to give back to the community but don't have much time to volunteer, not much is easier than setting a bag full of canned goods next to your mailbox.

DUNCAN, May 08, 2013 -- It was the Comanche Chamber of Commerce's turn to recognize those in its community who have made an impact on the city during the last year.

As Tim Garrett reflected on his time in Leadership Duncan Class XVII, Garrett referred to each of his fellow graduates as billboards for the Duncan community.

After nearly four months, 12 members of the Heritage Trails Committee met Tuesday at the Simmons Center to discuss various aspects of the project.

Only days before the City of Duncan's water rationing goes into effect, the Duncan Fire Department responded to two structure fires at vacant houses.

When city officials in Duncan sought public approval to borrow money for a major street improvement effort in 2007, they gave voters two options to pay for it.

Even up to just a few decades ago, hospital nursing staff put up with disrespect and discrimination but today there is an entire week dedicated to showing these hardworking individuals honor for all they do.

Recognizing the need for students to learn about the variety of careers offered, several area professionals visited school classrooms Thursday as part of Career Day.

Take a drive through most any part of Duncan and you can't miss them. Asphalt streets with dips, dives, potholes and countless signs of temporary fixes that aren't fixed anymore.