JET—Tuesday was no joke freezing cold and windy like being on the tundra in the furthest part of the northern hemisphere. But it wasn’t the Arctic or Alaskan terrain, but…
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Flying high: Pond Creek pilot launched into film stardom
POND CREEK—Pilot Randy Alexander had no idea he’d become a movie star in his 70s. The now-retired aviator, who professionally flew for Deterding Aerial in Pond Creek until three months…
National Vietnam War Veterans Day
Did you know that Enid is home to Oklahoma’s official Vietnam War Monument? Located on the grounds of Woodring Wall of Honor at Enid Woodring Regional Airport just off U.S….
Bull Battle IX
Right around the corner is Bull Battle IX at Woods County Fairgrounds in Alva. There will be bull riding, team events, and the famous cowboy pinball at 7 PM both…
Sands of time: Old friends drawing new tourists to Waynoka
WAYNOKA—Mike Balch grew up in Waynoka and so did Ana Ramirez. The two of them have been the best of friends since they were kids. Both left their hometown for…
Okeene Rattlesnake Hunt
Since 1939, there has been the annual local tradition of rounding up Western Diamondback Rattlesnakes in the area and then hosting a ceremony where captured snakes are measured and prizes…
Racing into history: Ames museum showcases motorsport memorabilia
AMES—Have you raced over to Ames lately? Off the beaten path and inside the old elementary school is Hajek Motorsports Museum. Parked within those walls are more racecars per capita…
Midway gas station serves as extra in “Twisters”
KREMLIN—Midway between Kremlin and Hillsdale is a station situated on U.S. 81 aptly named Midway. The convenience store and subsequent gas station originally opened in the 1980s to service customers…
Keeping history alive in Billings
BILLINGS—In 1899, a flourishing township not far over the Garfield County line in Noble County officially formed as Billings. Residents had relocated there following the Land Run of 1893 when…
Little Sahara Sand Rats Schedule
Let the Sand Rats in Waynoka show you a good time at the Little Sahara State Park sand dunes this spring! On the schedule: March 7-9, 2025: Two Wheel Takeover…