Blaine County News

A jury is expected to be seated today from a pool of 41 prospective jurors to hear the death penalty case against Jes-sie Floyd Johns.

OKLAHOMA CITY Three years ago the Oklahoma City Astronomy Club, founded in 1958, qualified to become a nonprofit 501 scientific and educational organization.

On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence, which set the 13 colonies on their way to becoming one free, sovereign nation.

The state's definition of first-degree murder proved to be a sticking point with some people Monday during jury selection in the trial of Jes-sie Floyd Johns.

A one-car crash on State Highway 51 in Blaine County has left two people dead. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says Joe Charley Jr.

Two El Reno residents were killed Monday night in a one-vehicle accident in Blaine County.

Danny Salladay had only been a volunteer for the Red Cross a few days when he got his feet wet.

Two motorists and a pedestrian died Monday night in two vehicle accidents on Oklahoma roads, authorities said.

After a comprehensive process that included town meetings and hundreds of meetings with landowners, Oklahoma Gas and Electric announced this week they have reached a final decision on the route for a new high ...

An Evansville, Ind., truck driver was injured Thursday in a one-vehicle accident in Blaine County.

The Oklahoma City metro area won't see severe weather today or tonight, but there's a slight risk of severe thunderstorms in western Oklahoma and the panhandle after 5 p.m., according to the National Weather ...

A jury recommended a 15-year prison sentence for a man convicted of first-degree manslaughter Thurs-day in Blaine County District Court.

A Woodward woman was hospitalized Wednesday after being injured in an accident in Blaine County.

“It started from scratch and grew every year”

Watonga will celebrate Pioneer Days May 24. This year's theme is "Celebrating Our Pioneer Heritage." According to Bob Shoemaker, director of Watonga Main Street organization, when Pioneer Days started it was a ... via The Enid News

An Oklahoma County man died Tuesday when he ran a stop sign and was hit by a pickup in Blaine County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. via Tulsa World

“We can only do what we can with our dollars.”

Growth in rural areas will be limited if state officials can't come up with additional funds for county road and bridge repairs, say county commissioners who gathered at the state Capitol on Tuesday. via NewsOK.com

Two Watonga men were hospitalized Sunday after being injured in a one-vehicle accident in Blaine County. via The Enid News

“In addition, there is a detainer from Immigration and Customs Enforcement from Mexico for Garcia-Torres and a detainer from Oklahoma County for Metcalf”

This month, District Attorney Cathy Stocker will protest the 27 inmates from her five-county district seeking clemency from the state Pardon Parole Board during the board's regular meeting. via The Enid News

A truck driver from Chickasha has been killed in a two-vehicle collision on State Highway 8 in Blaine County. via KSWO

Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers worked two injury accidents in surrounding counties Wednesday and Thursday. via The Enid News