KTJS 1420 AM, Hobart, OK (2026)

06/23/2026

KTJS News — Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026

Southwestern Oklahoma State University has selected incoming freshmen to receive Baccalaureate Scholarships for the 2026–27 academic year.

The scholarships are among the university’s most competitive awards for incoming students and recognize strong academic achievement, school and community involvement, and preparation for college-level work.

Recipients receive scholarship packages that include tuition support, annual cash awards, and residence hall scholarships for up to four years. The awards represent a commitment from SWOSU and the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE) to support students who have already built strong academic records before beginning college.

Recipients from this area include:

• Brooke Carter — Snyder High School

• Dasia Givens — Weatherford High School

• Addyson Hatfield — Elgin High School

• Turner Jones — Cordell High School

• Jackson McCullough — Clinton High School

From the Community Action Development Corporation to families in Sayre, Ringling, Burns Flat, Dill City, Hobart, and Frederick:

CADC is in the planning and research phase to evaluate infant and toddler childcare needs (ages 6 weeks to 3 years) in our communities.

We want to find out if there is a need to introduce Early Head Start classrooms in Sayre and Ringling, or if there is a need to expand our existing classrooms in Burns Flat/Dill City, Hobart, and Frederick.

Your responses will help us understand the true community demand. Please take 60 seconds to let us know where your community stands.

Complete the brief data survey here:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/F9CGXM8

Cameron University tuition rates and mandatory fees will remain unchanged for the 2026-27 academic year.

Today’s action by the governing board affirms that the university will continue to have one of the lowest tuition rates of any Oklahoma university offering bachelor’s and master’s degrees. It is the second consecutive year that Cameron has not sought an increase in tuition or mandatory fees.

Undergraduate students will continue to pay $180.50 per credit hour in tuition. For 30 credit hours of study over an academic year, with mandatory fees included, the annual cost is just less than $7,100 – far less than the national average of almost $12,000, according to the Education Data Initiative.

For graduate students, resident tuition is $223 per credit hour, or just less than $6,700 in annual cost for 24 credit hours of study.

Final action on Cameron’s tuition request and those from all other state higher education institutions will be taken by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education when it meets Thursday and Friday in Oklahoma City.

📅 Hobart Chamber of Commerce Summer Events

July 18th — Slip and Slide Kickball Tournament at Biggers Park

July 18th — Farmers Market at Hunter Park

August 1st — Nighttime Glow Golf Tournament at the Hobart Municipal Golf Course

August 7th — Hobart’s 125th Birthday Celebration honoring the town’s history and community with food and fun.

For more information call the Chamber at 580-682-0887.

🗑️ Hobart Bulk Trash Pickup

The next bulk trash item pickup for Hobart is Wednesday, June 24th.

Utility customers wanting to participate in bulk service need to call the Waste Connections office during business hours at 580-353-1467 to schedule pickup.

The cutoff time to schedule collection is 3:30 p.m. the day before, which is today, Tuesday, June 23rd.

Customers will be limited to 3 cubic yards each for pickup.

Items should be placed on the curb in front of the pickup address.

Acceptable Bulky Items:

• Old furniture (chairs, tables, couches, recliners, lamps, etc.)

• Household items (white goods such as space heaters, air conditioners, washers, dryers, dishwashers, stoves, stereos, televisions, etc.)

• Boxes and bags

• Mattresses and box springs

• Limbs cut 48 inches or shorter and bundled under 50 pounds

• Grass trimmings, leaves, and debris bagged in 30-gallon bags or smaller

Unacceptable Bulky Items:

• Anything containing gaseous refrigerant (refrigerators, freezers, A/C units containing freon unless the unit has been tagged by a licensed professional certifying freon has been evacuated. Tag must include name and license number of certifying professional)

• Batteries

• Liquid waste

• Regulated medical waste

• Asbestos waste

• Tires

Please call Waste Connections at 580-353-1467 or City Hall at 580-726-3100 with questions.

Bulky item pickup is scheduled for the last Wednesday of every month.

🏛️ Kiowa County Detention Center Open House

The new Kiowa County Detention Center will hold an open house and ribbon cutting Thursday, June 25th beginning at 2:00 p.m.

Everyone is invited to attend.

The $8.5 million project has been built with the help of a county sales tax. The entirely new jail is located just west of the Sheriff’s Office. The old armory building has been adapted for vehicle-related purposes.

🎓 Western Technology Center

Western Technology Center in Hobart will hold a Certified Nurse’s Aide course July 6th through July 18th.

Enrollment is $480.

More information is available online at:

https://wtchb.jumbula.com/20262027/CertifiedNursesAide762026

🍽️ Free Summer Meals for Kids

Free summer meals for kids are available in Cordell now through August 3rd at Cordell Memorial Hospital.

To-go meals can be picked up each Monday from noon until 3:00 p.m.

Stay-and-eat meals are available Monday through Friday from noon until 1:00 p.m.

The hospital is located at 1220 North Glenn English Street.

For information call 580-660-3339, extension 502.

🍽️ FEED MY SHEEP Summer Lunch Program

FEED MY SHEEP is now serving lunches at First Christian Church in Hobart for children age 18 and under.

Lunches are available weekdays from June 1st through July 31st, excluding holidays.

This is made possible through the cooperation and help of several Hobart churches.

Pickup is from 11:30 a.m. until noon at First Christian Church, 102 South Park Road in Hobart.

🏊 Hobart Public Swimming Pool

The Hobart Public Swimming Pool will have an evening swim Tuesday from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. for children infants through 6 years old.

There will also be an evening swim Thursday, June 25th, for all ages from 8:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.

📚 Hobart Public Library Program

Travis Tacker, Kiowa County Extension Director and Agriculture/4-H Educator, will present a fun and educational program Wednesday, June 24th at 10:00 a.m. at the Hobart Public Library.

Bring your kids and enjoy the fun.

🌽 Mountain View Farmers Market

The Mountain View Farmers Market will be held Saturday, June 27th from 8:00 a.m. until noon behind the Mountain View Dollar Store.

More vendors are needed.

For more information contact Tiffany Taylor at 405-818-2555.

⛳ Hilltop Classic Golf Tournament

The Hobart Municipal Golf Course will hold a 27-hole "Hilltop Classic" golf tournament Saturday, June 27th.

Shotgun start at 8:00 a.m.

Tournament format:

• 9 holes scramble

• 9 holes shamble

• 9 holes best ball

Entry fee is $200 per team and includes cart use (limited availability).

Mulligans will be available.

Cash payouts to winners are limited to the first 36 teams.

For more information or to register, call course manager Brian Baker at 580-530-9177.

🇺🇸 Sentinel Fourth of July Celebration

Sentinel will hold its 65th Annual Fourth of July Celebration July 3rd and 4th.

The celebration also recognizes 250 years of freedom in the United States.

Events include a parade, fireworks, live music, food, family fun, and more.

Volunteers are needed.

Contact Courtney at 580-660-7474 or Jamie at 580-471-2046.

🎗️ Relay For Life

A Relay For Life benefiting the American Cancer Society will be held Friday, July 10th at the Hancock Event Center, 430 North Jefferson in Hobart.

For more information contact:

[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

or

[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

🇺🇸 Mangum Fourth of July Event

Mangum will host a Fourth of July event at Red River Cowboy Church, 1001 North Byers Avenue.

Gates open at 7:30 p.m.

Activities include:

• Bounce houses

• Free hot dogs and water

• John Deere Kids Train

• Designated area for fireworks

• Fireworks show at dusk

• Lemonade and snow cone stands

• Live music by Bill Baker

🎪 Old Settlers Reunion

The Old Settlers Reunion will be held Saturday, July 4th from 11:00 a.m. until midnight at Mountain Park.

Vendors are being sought.

Booth fee is $30.

Contact Marissa Melton for information.

🏥 Elkview General Hospital Health and Fitness Day

Elkview General Hospital in Hobart will sponsor Health and Fitness Day on Friday, July 17th from 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.

There will be fun for the whole family.

Activities include:

• Free hot dogs and hamburgers

• Chick-Fil-A

• The Last Straw

• Medical helicopter

• Ambulance

• Police car

• Fire truck

• Lawn games

• Community resource booths

• Live music by J Rod Wald

• Pie in the Face

• Dunk an Employee — $5

Proceeds will benefit victims of child abuse in southwest Oklahoma.

🍽️ Senior Center Menus

Tuesday, June 23

Hobart:
Chicken Alfredo, vegetable, salad, bread, dessert

Mountain View and Rocky:
Polish sausage with sauerkraut, corn, spinach, cornmeal muffin, jello fluff

Cordell:
Shake n Bake pork chops, sweet potatoes, green beans, cookies

Snyder:
Lasagna, vegetables, dessert

🌸 Funeral Services

Mattie Botone, 101, of Anadarko died June 18th.

She had been the oldest living member of the Kiowa Tribe.

She was born south of Apache and attended Riverside Indian School, Anadarko Schools, and a Catholic school near Tulsa.

She had worked at South Community Hospital in Oklahoma City, the White Dot Cafe in Anadarko, Riverside Indian School, and the Kiowa Tribe.

She was the wife of Leon Botone, who preceded her in death.

She is survived by sons Tom Botone of Carnegie and Louis Nichols of Muskogee and grandchildren.

Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 23rd at Ware Chapel of the United Methodist Church in Anadarko with burial at Carnegie Cemetery under the direction of Ray and Martha's Funeral Home of Anadarko.

🌸 Wiley Dee Hinton

Wiley Dee Hinton, 95, died June 21st.

Services and other information are pending with Peoples Funeral Home of Lone Wolf.

🌸 Curtis Holman

Curtis Holman, 69, died June 17th.

Visitation will be Monday, June 22nd from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Ray and Martha’s Funeral Home in Cordell.

Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 23rd at Ray and Martha’s Funeral Home in Cordell with burial at Lonestar Cemetery at Rocky.

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06/22/2026

KTJS News — Monday, June 22nd, 2026

Saturday Oklahoma Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk crew members and Oklahoma Task Force 1 helicopter search and rescue team members worked together to rescue an injured and stranded hiker in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.

The Oklahoma National Guard says Governor Kevin Stitt authorized the use of an OKNG Black Hawk and these highly trained teams worked together to bring the hiker to safety.

The Mount Scott Road was closed to the public most of Saturday due to the incident, but was reopened at 6:00 p.m. that day.

From Brian Baker, Superintendent of Hobart Hilltop Municipal Golf Course—

Please let me begin by giving a huge thank you to the Hobart community and surrounding areas that came to the 2026 Drone Show Friday night.

As everyone knows, what starts as one man’s vision can only become reality with help—and I certainly had that to make it happen.

Thanks to the following:

• Vanessa Baker
• Karen and Kevin Magrady
• David Binghom
• Braden Holt
• Hobart Chamber of Commerce Manager Jessica Williams
• City Manager Stacie Kaye and support of the Hobart City Council members
• City of Hobart Employees
• Kiowa County MDT
• Billie Rangel
• Reed Gough
• Chris Fleming
• Coach Bobby Taylor
• Heath Williams
• Hobart Police Department
• Kiowa County Sheriff's Department
• Hobart Fire Department
• HHS Junior Ambassadors
• Karrin Sims
• United Methodist Church
• First Baptist Church
• Hobart Public Schools
• Red River Transportation
• Kiowa County Commissioners
• ALL volunteer helpers
• Kiwanis Club
• Rotary Club
• Lions Club
• Frazer Bank
• Great Plains Bank
• InterBank
• Hobart Democrat Chief
• KTJS
• Great Plains Youth and Family Services
• General Tommy Franks Museum
• All donors
• Food Trucks and Vendors

Thank you to all of you who patronized the food trucks and vendors. They certainly provided a great service and were a crowd draw, so thank you for supporting them.

Finally, an enormous thank you to all of our Hilltop visitors for your assistance in helping with clean-up by finding the provided trash containers and respecting the prohibited areas. These are certainly noted and add to the desire to continue hosting events.

Thanks!

Brian Baker
Superintendent, Hobart Municipal Golf Course

From Katrina Holland—

To the young adults that put on the Juneteenth celebration at Biggers Park in Hobart... JOB WELL DONE!

I'm so proud to see our young people do something positive for the community!

No fights. No trouble. No hate.

Just good vibes, family, fun, and fellowship.

Continue to do positive things!

A great time was had.

Kayla Garrett, Keenan Norris, Josh Lee, Tj McMurray, Nariah Norris, and Jayla Hurd.

Elk City Museum Curator Anna Wray recently discovered an extinct animal's tooth sitting in a pile of rocks at Elk City’s Farm and Ranch Museum.

Dr. Miriam Belmaker, archaeologist and Director of the Museum Science and Management Program at the University of Tulsa, visited Wray at Elk City’s museum complex to discuss connecting Oklahoma's small museums.

Wray took Belmaker to the Farm and Ranch Museum to view a bear skull on display, and Belmaker saw a pile of rocks on the floor.

"First, she noticed three bones belonging to a mammoth," Wray said.

When they moved some rose rocks and quartz out of the way, they discovered the mammoth tooth.

"Dr. Belmaker was shocked to see it sitting on the ground," Wray said.

"She was able to easily identify it as a mammoth tooth based on its shape, size, weight, and enamel patterns."

Dr. Belmaker believes the tooth belonged to a young mammoth based on its size and the less worn, symmetrical pattern of the enamel indicative of a younger animal.

The mammoth tooth and bones were immediately removed from the Farm and Ranch Museum and are sitting safely in boxes in the climate-controlled confines of Wray’s office until they can be displayed.

The new Kiowa County Detention Center will hold an open house and ribbon cutting on Thursday, June 25th beginning at 2:00 p.m.

Everyone is invited to attend.

The project has been built with the help of a county sales tax.

The entirely new jail is located just west of the sheriff's office.

The old armory building has been adapted for vehicle-related purposes.

Western Technology Center in Hobart will hold a Certified Nurse's Aide course July 6th through July 18th.

Enrollment is $480.

More information is available online at:

https://wtchb.jumbula.com/20262027/CertifiedNursesAide762026

OBI Blood Drives

Wednesday, June 24
Elk City Nursing and Rehab Center
10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 25
Carnegie High School Computer Lab
9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Great Plains Youth & Family Services will hold Summer Camps again this year.

The camps are designed to give kids fun, engaging opportunities to learn new skills, build friendships, and grow in confidence all summer long.

Registration is open now:

https://form.jotform.com/261254880939165

Arts & Crafts Camps (1st–5th Grade)

Multiple sessions offered in May, June, and July with Miss Hannah, focused on creativity, self-expression, and social-emotional growth.

Golf Camp (3rd–6th Grade)

June 16–18

Learn the basics of golf while practicing teamwork and patience.

Math & Science Camp (3rd–6th Grade)

July 14–16

Hands-on experiments and activities to make learning exciting.

Cookie/Cake Decorating Camp (3rd–6th Grade)

July 21–23

Get creative and have fun with edible art.

Rocket Camp (Ages 14–24 with a Disability)

July 16–17

In partnership with Pervasive Parenting Center.

Back 2 School Bash

July 30

Join us for the annual school supplies event helping students get ready for a successful new school year.

Spots are limited for each camp and event, so be sure to watch for registration details and sign up early.

Sentinel will hold its 65th Annual Fourth of July Celebration July 3rd and 4th.

The event also celebrates 250 years of freedom in the U.S.A.

There will be a parade, fireworks, live music, food, family fun, and more.

Volunteers are needed.

Contact Courtney at 580-660-7474 or Jamie at 580-471-2046.

A Relay For Life for the American Cancer Society will be held Friday, July 10th at the Hancock Event Center, 430 North Jefferson in Hobart.

For more information contact:

[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

or

[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

The Hobart Municipal Golf Course will hold a National Under Armour Junior Clinic July 13th through July 15th.

Ages 6–10: 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Ages 11–18: 10:00 a.m. to Noon

Cost: $150

Instruction will be by Coach Bobby Taylor, Director of Golf Instruction.

To register call 580-530-9177.

Mangum will hold a Fourth of July event at the Red River Cowboy Church, 1001 North Byers Avenue.

Gates open at 7:30 p.m.

There will be bounce houses, free hot dogs and water, a John Deere Kids Train, a designated area to pop fireworks, and a fireworks show at dusk.

There will also be lemonade and snow cone stands and live music by Bill Baker.

The Old Settlers Reunion will be held Saturday, July 4th from 11:00 a.m. until midnight at Mountain Park.

Vendors are being sought.

Booth fee is $30.

Contact Marissa Melton for more information.

The Foss Lake Association will hold its 36th Annual "Christmas in July" event Friday and Saturday, July 10th and 11th.

There will be food, vendors, live music, and a fireworks show after dark.

Food and non-food vendors are wanted.

For more information contact Monica Lovell at 469-388-9729 or email [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).

Senior Center Menus

Monday, June 22

Hobart:
Hamburgers, fries, pork and beans, trimmings, dessert

Mountain View and Rocky:
Ham salad sandwich, broccoli soup, sliced tomatoes and cucumbers, cookie

Cordell:
Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, corn, peanut butter sheet cake

Lone Wolf:
Sweet and sour chicken, fried rice, egg rolls, almond cookies

Snyder:
Glazed ham, carrots, beans, dessert

🌹 Funeral Services

Jose Manuel Gonzalez Calzoncit, 62, of Hobart, died June 19th in Oklahoma City.

He was born in Mexico.

He is survived by his wife, Bernice, and children including Efren Gonzalez and Cesar Gonzalez of Hobart, along with other children and grandchildren living out of the area.

Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday morning at Saint Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Hobart with burial at Hobart Cemetery, directed by Ray and Martha's Funeral Home of Hobart.

🌹 Funeral Services

Christopher George Anderson, 26, died June 7th in Oklahoma City.

He was born in Hobart.

He is survived by his mother, Bobbie Joel Thompson of Hobart; his father, Ronald Anderson of Oklahoma City; and brothers and sisters living out of the area.

Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 22nd at Saddle Mountain Cemetery in Mountain View, directed by Ray and Martha's Funeral Home of Hobart.

🌹 Funeral Services

Curtis Holman, 69, died June 17th.

Visitation will be Monday, June 22nd from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Ray and Martha's Funeral Home in Cordell.

Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 23rd at Ray and Martha's Funeral Home in Cordell with burial at Lonestar Cemetery in Rocky.

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This news update is a production of KTJS News. All content is the property of Fuchs Radio and may not be copied, reposted, or republished without permission. We welcome and appreciate sharing our posts directly from this page to help keep our community informed.

06/21/2026

Wishing all the dads out there a very Happy Father's Day!
Thank you for everything you do for your families and our community.

06/19/2026

Today we celebrate Juneteenth — honoring history, celebrating freedom, and recognizing the strength of community.

Happy Juneteenth from all of us at Fox Radio Network.

06/19/2026

KTJS News — Friday, June 19th, 2026

📰 HOBART HILLTOP DRONE SHOW TODAY

This is a big day in Hobart. The Hobart Municipal Golf Course on Ice Plant Road south of Hobart will hold a Drone Show this afternoon and evening.

The event will feature activities for families and live music beginning at 3pm performed by Hunter Duke, Reagon Carter, and Katie Bardwell.

Food vendors will be serving from 1pm until dusk. Vendors include Surf Bar, The Last Straw, Frisco Creek BBQ, Full Throttle Burgers, Sno Busters, and Two Sisters Mobile Bakery.

Activities include:

• Turtle Race at 2pm

• Dunk Tank beginning at 1pm

• Bouncy House beginning at 1pm

• Kids Putting Contest from 1pm to 3pm

• Par 3 Contest for all ages beginning at 1pm

There will also be a City Employee Chili Cook with voting from 5pm until 7pm.

Parking will be available at the golf course, with additional parking at the Hancock Event Center and the First United Methodist Church parking lot in Hobart.

Shuttles will run from those locations from 7pm until 9pm.

Everyone is invited. Bring your lawn chair.

The Kiowa County Multi-Disciplinary Team is partnering with the Hobart Municipal Golf Course and the Hobart Chamber of Commerce for the Hobart Hilltop Drone Show.

They will have a booth at the event along with their Dunk Tank.

Golf Course Superintendent Brian Baker has stated that he would love to be dunked.

Cost is $1 for 3 throws.

Anyone willing to volunteer to get dunked for a good cause is asked to contact Kiowa County Sheriff's Deputy Kara Buffington.

📰 JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION IN HOBART

The second annual Juneteenth Celebration will be held Friday, June 19th beginning at 6:30pm at Biggers Park in Hobart.

Enjoy an evening filled with music, food, games, and great company as the community honors the history and spirit of Juneteenth.

Participants can enjoy games and activities for a chance to take home rewards.

Bring lawn chairs, picnic blankets, and community spirit.

Everyone is welcome for a night of celebration and connection.

📰 2026 LONE WOLF CELEBRATION

The 2026 Lone Wolf Celebration will be held Saturday, June 20th.

Schedule of Events:

7:30am — Pancake & Sausage Breakfast at the Lone Wolf Senior Center (7:30am-9:30am)

10:00am — Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest at the New Park Pavilion

11:00am — Alumni Reunion and Lunch at the Lone Wolf School Auditorium

12:00pm — Food Trucks and Vendors Open

1:00pm — Face and Glitter Painting at the New Park Pavilion

1:00pm — DJ Richie Rodriguez entertains downtown

1:00pm — Dunk Tank at the New Park Pavilion

2:00pm — Registration begins for the Co****le Tournament

2:00pm — Southwest Model Train Exhibit Open House (2pm-5pm)

2:00pm — GI Joe Museum Open House (2pm-5pm)

2:00pm — Registration for Co****le and Horseshoe Tournaments

3:00pm — Co****le and Horseshoe Tournaments begin (3pm-5pm)

4:00pm — Inflatables at New Park (4pm-8pm). Admission is free.

4:00pm — Turtle Races at the Lone Wolf School Practice Field (4pm-5pm)

6:00pm — Parade on Main Street

7:30pm — Concert/Street Dance with J Rod Wald sponsored by Resound High Speed Internet

8:45pm — Parachute Launch at the School Practice Field

9:00pm — Concert/Street Dance continues until fireworks

9:30pm — Fireworks with DJ Music

The annual Lone Wolf Alumni Banquet will be held Saturday, June 20th in the High School Auditorium.

The Class of 1976 will be honored as the 50-year graduates.

Activities begin at 10:30am with a time to visit with old friends and welcome new ones.

The banquet will begin around 11:30am.

A catered lunch will be provided.

📰 HOBART FARMERS MARKET

From Jessi Krieger:

The Hobart Chamber of Commerce will host a Farmers Market on Saturday, June 20th at Hunter Park from 9am until 12:30pm.

The event is sponsored by Krieger Insurance Agency.

Makers, bakers, and producers may set up a table for $10 beginning at 8:15am.

Youth-operated booths are free.

The Last Straw Food Truck will be in attendance.

Great Plains Youth & Family Services will be giving away kites for kids.

📰 KIOWA COUNTY DETENTION CENTER OPEN HOUSE

The new Kiowa County Detention Center will hold an Open House and Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, June 25th beginning at 2pm.

Everyone is invited to attend.

The project was built with the help of a county sales tax.

The new jail is located just west of the Sheriff's Office.

The old Armory building has been adapted for vehicle-related purposes.

📰 CERTIFIED NURSE'S AIDE COURSE

Western Technology Center in Hobart will offer a Certified Nurse's Aide course July 6th through July 18th.

Enrollment is $480.

More information is available online at:

https://wtchb.jumbula.com/20262027/CertifiedNursesAide762026

📰 SUMMER ARTS INSTITUTE AT QUARTZ MOUNTAIN

Oklahoma's Official School of the Arts, the Summer Arts Institute, is underway at Quartz Mountain State Park.

Public events this weekend include:

Saturday, June 20

6:00pm — Campus opens to the public

7:00pm-8:30pm — Chorus and Orchestra Concerts, Performing Arts Center

Conductors: Dr. Jeffrey Allen Murdock and Liza Grossman

Sunday, June 21

9:00am — Campus opens to the public

9:30am-10:15am — Celebration of the Spirit, Amphitheater

📰 RELAY FOR LIFE ANNOUNCED

The American Cancer Society will introduce the 2026 Southwest Oklahoma Relay For Life on Friday, July 10th from 6pm until midnight at the Hancock Event Center, 430 North Jefferson in Hobart.

This year marks the 41st anniversary of Relay For Life.

The evening will begin with an Opening Ceremony and Survivor Lap.

Sponsors are Misty George and Darcy Sturdevant.

Hannah Felder is recruiting Corporate Sponsors.

The Luminaria Team includes Angie Winkler, Vanessa Winkler, and Nancy Bridwell.

Survivor Dinner and Activities are organized by Karrin Sims, Meagan Harris, and Andi Stoops.

Natika Peterson is responsible for Logistics.

Jessica Williams and Jaci Sims are managing Chamber Responsibilities.

Kristy Smith and Jodi Gray serve as the Accounting Team.

Rebecca Villa-Winsett manages Advertising.

Team Recruitment is coordinated by Kay Theesen and Tanner Theesen.

📰 SOUTHWEST OKIES MUSIC SHOW

The second annual Southwest Okies Music Show will be held Friday evening at Hudson Hall Event Center, 211 Hudson Street in Altus.

Performers include:

J-Rod Wald

Anthony Spencer

Bobby Dale

Chad Robinson

Charley Sheffield

Dani Carson

Galen Ellis

Greg Strawn

Jake Reynolds

Matt Moran

Parker Caskey

Richard Clift Jr.

Stetson Myers

Doors open at 7pm and the show begins at 8pm.

Taco plates will be available by Justin Landers.

The event is for ages 21 and older.

📰 QUARTZ MOUNTAIN STATE PARK ACTIVITIES

Saturday, June 20

9am-4pm — Stop by the Nature Center and make a card for Father's Day.

Sunday, June 21

8:30am — Father's Day Hike on Mountain Pass Trail, less than one mile.

Meet at the trailhead behind Cabins 10 and 11.

📰 SENIOR CENTER MENUS

Friday, June 19th

Mountain View and Rocky:
Closed for Juneteenth

Cordell:
Chicken enchiladas, refried beans, white rice, churros

Lone Wolf:
Grilled hamburgers, baked beans, okra salad, ice cream

🌸 FUNERAL SERVICES

Bill Guy Holland, 93, of Snyder, died June 13th.

He was born in Oklahoma City. He served in the U.S. Army and later worked at Clinton Sherman Air Force Base and at Fort Sill as a carpenter.

He is survived by a son, Stan, and grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at 11am Friday, June 19th at Fairlawn Cemetery in Snyder.

🌸 Vanessa Denise Harris

Vanessa Denise Harris, 38, formerly of Hobart, died June 5th in Phoenix, Arizona.

She worked for many years as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

She was the daughter of Harold Harris of Hobart and Lydia Holloway of Texas.

She is also survived by siblings Sahmayiah Harris and Nicholas Whitehead of Hobart.

Services will be held at 2pm Friday, June 19th at Ray and Martha's Funeral Home in Hobart with burial at Hobart Rose Cemetery.

🌸 Charles Andrew Spencer

Charles Andrew Spencer, 73, of Mangum, died June 9th.

He was a graduate of Hobart High School and worked at the American Gypsum Plant.

In 1989, he married Bertha Spencer.

He is survived by his wife, sons Charles Spencer Jr. and Derrick Garrett, and daughter Gaysha Elix.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2pm Saturday, June 20th at the Mangum Church of Christ under the direction of Greer Funeral Home of Mangum.

🌸 Christopher George Anderson

Christopher George Anderson, 26, died June 7th in Oklahoma City.

He was born in Hobart.

He is survived by his mother, Bobbie Joel Thompson of Hobart, his father, Ronald Anderson of Oklahoma City, and brothers and sisters living out of the area.

Graveside services will be held at 2pm Monday, June 22nd at Saddle Mountain Cemetery in Mountain View under the direction of Ray and Martha's Funeral Home of Hobart.

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06/18/2026

KTJS News — Thursday, June 18th, 2026

📰 The South Western Oklahoma Development Authority Board of Trustees recently recognized Director of Transportation Julie Sanders with a Recognition of Excellence Award for her leadership in advancing transportation planning and mobility solutions across Southwest Oklahoma.

Since joining SWODA in 2019, Sanders has led efforts that resulted in the Southwest Oklahoma Regional Transportation Planning Organization (SORTPO) being named the first designated Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO) in Oklahoma history.

Working alongside SWODA and ASCOG staff, local governments, tribal nations, transportation providers, state agencies, and community partners, Sanders helped build the regional framework necessary to achieve RTPO designation and establish a coordinated vision for transportation across 16 counties.

Under her leadership, SORTPO secured a fully funded $1.5 million federal grant to develop the Forward 45 Regional Transportation Plan, a long-range strategy designed to improve the movement of people and goods throughout Southwest Oklahoma.

The plan's success has already led to implementation efforts, including an $11 million transportation initiative focused on improving access to healthcare and essential services through mileage reimbursement programs, mobility navigation services, and transit vehicle investments.

SWODA Executive Director Susan Carter presented the award on behalf of the Board of Trustees, recognizing Sanders' vision, dedication, and lasting impact on transportation planning throughout Southwest Oklahoma.

🏛️ The new Kiowa County Detention Center will hold an open house and ribbon cutting on Thursday, June 25th beginning at 2pm.

Everyone is invited to attend.

The $8.5 million project has been built with the help of a county sales tax. The entirely new jail is located just west of the sheriff's office. The old armory building has been adapted for vehicle-related purposes.

🏗️ Plans for Weatherford’s proposed new community center and YMCA facility continue to move forward as city officials, architects and project managers refine the design and prepare for the next phase of development.

During Monday’s public works authority meeting, representatives from the project team provided an update on the facility’s design, amenities and projected costs.

City leaders reported that the estimated price tag has decreased from earlier projections, with the current budget estimated at approximately $43 million.

🎓 Western Technology Center in Hobart will hold a Certified Nurse's Aide course July 6th through 18th.

Enrollment is $480.

More information is available online at:
https://wtchb.jumbula.com/20262027/CertifiedNursesAide762026

🌽 From Jessi Krieger —

The Hobart Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Farmers Market this Saturday, June 20th, at Hunter Park from 9am until 12:30pm.

The event is sponsored by Krieger Insurance Agency.

Makers, bakers, and producers can set up a table for $10 beginning at 8:15am.

Youth-operated booths are free.

The Last Straw Food Truck will be in attendance.

Great Plains Youth & Family Services will be giving away kites for kids.

🎭 Oklahoma’s Official School of the Arts, the Summer Arts Institute, is under way.

It is the state's premier program for high school students wishing to further their skills in the literary, visual and performing arts.

It is a nonprofit organization which started in 1983 and is partially funded by the State Department of Education.

OSAI 2026 will be held June 13th through 28th.

There will be numerous public performances at OSAI. All performances will take place at Quartz Mountain State Park & Lodge and are free and open to the public.

Performances are subject to schedule and location changes.

Friday, June 19

7:00pm — Campus opens to the public

8:00pm-9:30pm — Guest Artist Performance & Presentation / PAC

Saturday, June 20

6:00pm — Campus opens to the public

7:00pm-8:30pm — Chorus and Orchestra Concerts / PAC

Dr. Jeffrey Allen Murdock and Liza Grossman, Conductors

Sunday, June 21

9:00am — Campus opens to the public

9:30am-10:15am — Celebration of the Spirit / Amphitheater

🎗️ The American Cancer Society will host the 2026 Southwest Oklahoma Relay For Life on Friday, July 10th from 6pm until midnight at Hancock Event Center, 430 N. Jefferson in Hobart.

This year, the American Cancer Society is celebrating its 41st anniversary of Relay For Life.

The evening will begin with an opening ceremony and survivor lap.

There will be a luminaria ceremony later in the evening to honor loved ones lost and those still fighting cancer with an emotional and inspiring silent lap.

🎉 THE 2026 LONE WOLF CELEBRATION WILL BE SATURDAY, JUNE 20TH!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

7:30am — Pancake & Sausage Breakfast at the Lone Wolf Senior Center (7:30-9:30am)

10:00am — Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest in the New Park Pavilion

11:00am — Alumni Reunion and Lunch at the Lone Wolf School Auditorium

12:00pm — Food Trucks and Vendors Open

1:00pm — Face and Glitter Painting in the New Park Pavilion

1:00pm — DJ Richie Rodriguez entertains downtown

1:00pm — Dunk Tank at the New Park Pavilion

2:00pm — SW Model Train Exhibit Open House (2-5pm)

2:00pm — GI Joe Museum Open House (2-5pm)

2:00pm — Registration for Co****le and Horseshoe Tournaments

3:00pm — Co****le and Horseshoe Tournaments Begin (3-5pm)

4:00pm — Inflatables at New Park (4-8pm)

4:00pm — Turtle Races at the Lone Wolf School Practice Field (4-5pm)

6:00pm — Parade on Main Street

7:30pm — Concert/Street Dance with J Rod Wald sponsored by Resound High Speed Internet

8:45pm — Parachute Launch at the School Practice Field

9:00pm — Concert/Street Dance Continues Until Fireworks

9:30pm — Fireworks with DJ Music

🏞️ June Activities at Quartz Mountain State Park

Friday, June 19

9am until 4pm — Rock Painting at the Nature Center

Saturday, June 20

9am until 4pm — Stop by the Nature Center and make a card for Father's Day

Sunday, June 21

8:30am — Father's Day Hike on Mountain Pass Trail, less than a mile. Meet at the trailhead behind Cabins 10 and 11.

🩸 OBI Blood Drives

Thursday, June 18

Hobart Western Technology Center — 1pm until 4:30pm

Saturday, June 20

Weatherford at Rader Park — 9am until 2pm

Oklahoma Blood Institute is asking for help as it faces a crucial shortage of O-Negative and B-Negative blood.

Officials say those blood types are especially important for trauma patients, emergency situations, and critical surgeries.

Our Blood Institute says blood centers across the country are experiencing similar shortages.

🥫 The Lone Wolf Community Food Pantry will be open Thursday, June 18th and July 9th and 23rd from 3pm until 5pm at the Methodist Church, 901 6th Street.

It is open to all. There are no income requirements.

🎊 The second annual Juneteenth Celebration will be held Friday, June 19th beginning at 6:30pm at Biggers Park in Hobart.

Enjoy an evening filled with music, food, games, and great company as we honor the history and spirit of Juneteenth.

Participate in fun games and activities for a chance to take home some great rewards.

Bring your lawn chairs, picnic blankets, and community spirit.

Everyone is welcome for a night of celebration and connection.

✂️ Oklahoma Community Action Development Association will hold a ribbon cutting for its new mobile Community Market.

The event will be Thursday, June 18th at 3pm at the Grand Hotel, 100 South Main in Frederick.

The mobile market is housed in a large trailer pulled by a pickup and will be making visits to many area towns.

Everyone is invited to the event.

A route schedule will be announced soon.

🚁 The Hobart Municipal Golf Course will hold a Drone Show on Friday, June 19th.

The event will feature the drone show, activities for families, food trucks, and live music performed by Hunter Duke, Reagon Carter, and Katie Bardwell.

Food vendors will be Surf Bar, The Last Straw, Frisco Creek BBQ, Full Throttle Burgers, Sno Busters, and Two Sisters Mobile Bakery.

Vendors will be serving from 1pm until dusk when the drone show begins.

There will also be a Turtle Race, Dunk Tank, Bouncy House, Putting Contest, and a Par 3 Contest.

Everyone is invited.

Bring your lawn chair.

🎓 The annual Lone Wolf Alumni Banquet will be held Saturday, June 20th in the High School Auditorium.

They will honor the 50-year graduates from the Class of 1976.

Make plans to join beginning at 10:30am for a time to catch up with old friends and welcome new ones.

The banquet will begin around 11:30am.

A catered lunch will be provided.

⛳ The Hobart Municipal Golf Course will hold a 27-hole Hilltop Classic Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 27th.

Shotgun start at 8am.

9 holes scramble, 9 holes shamble, 9 holes best ball.

$200 per team includes cart (limited availability).

Mulligans available.

Cash payout to winners.

Limited to the first 36 teams.

For more information or to register, call course manager Brian Baker at 580-530-9177.

💧 The Kiowa County Multi Disciplinary Team will partner with the Hobart Municipal Golf Course and the Hobart Chamber of Commerce for the Hobart Hilltop Drone Show on June 19th, 2026.

They will have a booth along with their Dunk Tank.

Golf Course Superintendent Brian Baker has stated that he would love to be dunked.

$1 for 3 throws.

If anyone would like to volunteer to get dunked for a good cause, please contact Kiowa County Sheriff's Deputy Kara Buffington.

🍽️ Senior Center Menus

Thursday, June 18

Hobart:
Broccoli cheese soup, ham salad sandwich, corn, salad, dessert

Mountain View and Rocky:
Breaded fish with tartar sauce, black eyed peas, yellow squash with onions, hush puppies, jello with bananas

Cordell:
Fish, white beans, hushpuppies, coleslaw, banana pudding

Snyder:
Smothered pork chops, black eyed peas, bread, dessert

🌸 Funeral Services

Michael Grand Donahue, 41, died June 11th.

An all-night wake begins at 7pm Wednesday, June 17th at the First American Indian Baptist Church in Hobart.

Services will be at 10am Thursday, June 18th at the First American Indian Baptist Church in Hobart with burial at Elk Creek Tribal Cemetery south of Hobart on Ice Plant Road.

Ray and Martha's Funeral Home of Hobart.

🌸 Jo Ann "Bear" Phillips, 58, of Snyder died June 14th.

She was born in Texas and graduated from Snyder High School in 1985.

She married Michal Phillips in Snyder in 1989.

She is survived by her husband and sons Tymothee and Jonathan Phillips.

Services will be at 10am Thursday, June 18th at the First Baptist Church in Snyder with burial at Fairlawn Cemetery in Snyder.

Directed by Becker-Rabon Funeral Home of Snyder.

🌸 Bill Guy Holland, 93, of Snyder, died June 13th.

He was born in Oklahoma City.

He served in the U.S. Army and later worked at Clinton-Sherman Air Force Base and at Fort Sill as a carpenter.

He is survived by a son, Stan, and grandchildren.

The family will meet friends Thursday, June 18th from 6pm until 8pm at Becker-Rabon Funeral Home in Snyder.

Graveside services will be at 11am Friday, June 19th at Fairlawn Cemetery in Snyder.

🌸 Vanessa Denise Harris, 38, formerly of Hobart, died June 5th in Phoenix, Arizona.

She had worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for many years.

She was the daughter of Harold Harris of Hobart and Lydia Holloway of Texas and sister of Sahmayiah Harris and Nicholas Whitehead of Hobart.

Services will be at 2pm Friday, June 19th at Ray and Martha's Funeral Home in Hobart with burial at Hobart Rose Cemetery.

🌸 Charles Andrew Spencer, 73, of Mangum died June 9th.

He was a graduate of Hobart High School.

He had worked at the American Gypsum Plant.

In 1989 he married Bertha Spencer.

He is survived by his wife, sons Charles Spencer Jr. and Derrick Garrett, and daughter Gaysha Elix.

Celebration of Life services will be at 2pm Saturday, June 20th at the Mangum Church of Christ.

Directed by Greer Funeral Home of Mangum.

🌸 Christopher George Anderson, 26, died June 7th.

Graveside services will be at 2pm Monday, June 22nd at Saddle Mountain Cemetery in Mountain View.

Directed by Ray and Martha's Funeral Home of Hobart.

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