KTJS 1420 AM, Hobart, OK (2025)

09/08/2025

There is a stray calf on the Alvin Funkhouser place 2 miles west and 5 miles south of Hobart. It is a black whiteface weighing about 500 pounds and with a red ear tag. It has been on the place for 2 to 3 weeks. For information phone Alvin 580 481 9867.

09/08/2025

KTJS News – Monday, September 8, 2025

The Hobart Board of Education will meet tonight at 7pm at the superintendent’s office.

Agenda items include:
Public Hearing for Parents Living on Indian Land and Tribal Officials, discussion and vote on the 2025-2026 Estimate of Needs, consideration of new and revised school policies, roofing projects, student transfer capacities, after school tutoring programs, booster club sanctioning, and contracts with Western Technology Center.

The board will also discuss acceptance of funds from the Hobart Educational Enrichment Foundation, advisory committee appointments, and selection of representatives for the Educator Hall of Fame Committee.

Personnel matters include resignations, employment of teachers, tutors, assistants, a wrestling coach, and substitute employees.

📌 Hobart city administration meetings will be held Tuesday, September 9th at City Hall beginning with city council at 5pm, followed by public works authority and Hobart recreation authority.

🏈 High School Football Scores
Hobart 36 Watonga 7
Hollis 48 Balko Forgan 0
Anadarko 50 Bridge Creek 13
Altus 43 Elk City 16
Mountain View-Gotebo 52 Maysville 6
Tipton 38 Snyder 6
Carnegie 48 Hinton 14
Wellington, TX 23 Frederick 13
Fox 46 Cordell 26
Weatherford 28 Kingfisher 27
Mangum 54 Wilson 18
Thomas-Fay-Custer 34 Sayre 6
Corn Bible Academy 51 Kremlin-Hillsdale 0
Cyril 54 Burns Flat-Dill City 0
Merritt 14 Mooreland 0

🏈 College Football Scores
Oklahoma 24 Michigan 13
Oregon 69 Oklahoma State 3
Arkansas Tech 32 SWOSU 10

🚨 A Mountain View man, Terry L. Sperle, 54, was seriously injured in a vehicle crash Thursday night on Highway 152 east of Cordell. He was flown to OU Medical Center. OHP reports his vehicle lost control while pulling a trailer. Sperle was not wearing a seat belt and alcohol was suspected.

🚨 A Greer County man, Chaz Anthony Crain, has been arrested and charged with be******ty and animal cruelty after investigators recovered disturbing videos from his cell phone. He remains jailed on $100,000 bond.

🍂 The Hobart Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Hometown Harvest on Saturday, September 20th at 10am at the Kiowa County Courthouse Square. Parade, music, food, shopping, bingo, and more. For booth reservations, email [email protected]

🩸 OBI Blood Drives
Monday, Sept 8 – Weatherford SWOSU Back Gym, 11am–4pm
Tuesday, Sept 9 – Weatherford SWOSU Back Gym, 11am–4pm
Tuesday, Sept 9 – Hobart High School Ag Building, 9am–2pm
Tuesday, Sept 9 – Lone Wolf High School Auditorium, Noon–3pm

🥫 The Hobart Food Pantry on West Iris will be open Wednesday, September 17, from 9am–10am.

📚 Meetings
Kiowa County Retired Educators – Tuesday, Sept 9, 11:30am, WTC in Hobart. Lunch provided.
Kiowa County Genealogical Society – Tuesday, Sept 9, 6pm, Hobart Public Library basement.

🍴 Community Events
Cooperton Community Supper – Saturday, Sept 13, 6:30pm, Cooperton Community Center. Main dish provided, bring sides or dessert.
Hobart Riding Club Barrel Race & Team Penning – Saturday, Sept 13, Hobart Arena, exhibitions at 6pm, events begin at 7pm. Call Haley at 580-954-7038 or Dace at 580-682-1191.
Kiowa Tribe Rainy Mountain Bike Tour – Saturday, Sept 13, 8am, Hobart Courthouse. Distances: 6–32 miles. $25 entry includes shirt, medal, refreshments. Register at bikereg.com/tour-of-rainy-mountain.
Sedan Fire Department Brisket Dinner – Sunday, Sept 14, 11am–1:30pm, Sedan Fire Station, 8.5 miles south of Mountain View.

📅 Hobart School Calendar Sept 8–13
Monday – JH Football vs Apache in Hobart, 5:30pm; BOE meeting 7pm.
Tuesday – Elementary photos; FCCLA Conference at Duncan; HS Cross Country at Walters; JH Softball vs Bishop in Hobart.
Wednesday – HS & MS sports photos; progress reports.
Thursday – FFA-EYO Show begins; JH Softball Tournament in Hobart.
Friday – HS Softball Dale Festival at Shawnee; HS Pep Rally 2:15–3:15pm; HS Football vs Mangum in Hobart 7pm.
Saturday – FFA-EYO Show; HS & JH Cross Country at Stillwater.
Sunday – FFA-EYO Show continues.

🍽 Senior Citizens Center Lunch Menus – Monday, Sept 8
Hobart: Chicken tetrazzini, vegetable, salad, breadstick, dessert.
Mt View & Rocky: Chicken strips, gravy, au gratin potatoes, glazed carrots, roll, peach cobbler.
Cordell: Chicken fried chicken, roasted red potatoes, green beans, German chocolate cake.
Lone Wolf: Chicken salad croissants, chips, salad, cookies.
Snyder: Sweet & sour chicken, rice, vegetable, dessert.

🌸 Funeral Services

Gary Deon Maynard, 83, of Cordell, passed away September 4. Services will be 10am Monday, September 8 at First Baptist Church in Cordell with burial at Lawnview Cemetery. – Ray & Martha’s Funeral Home.

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Billie Lorraine Roberts, 95, of Willow, passed away September 4. Services will be 11am Tuesday, September 9 at Willow Baptist Church with burial to follow. – Greer Funeral Home of Mangum.

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Nane Southern, 70, of Hobart, passed away August 31. Services will be 2pm Tuesday, September 9 at Ray & Martha’s Funeral Home in Hobart with burial at Hobart Rose Cemetery.

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CADC Head Start/Early Head Start is hiring teachers, aides, and caregivers in Snyder-Mt. Park, Sayre, and Burns Flat. Apply at www.cadcok.org
or in person at the CADC Office, 400 N Randlett, Hobart.

To Give Away: Wurlitzer piano in good condition, two keys stick. Must pick up in Hobart. Call 936-499-9695.

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.

09/06/2025

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09/05/2025

GAME DAY! Week 1. The Hobart Bearcats travel to Watonga tonight to take on the Eagles! Listen on KTJS 1420 AM & 102.1 FM and watch at Hobart Bearcat TV on YouTube. Jantz Wald and Rod Wald with The Call! Pre-game at 6:40p and kick off at 7p. Let's Go CATS!! Hobart High School Bearcats

09/05/2025

KTJS News – Friday, September 5, 2025

🎂 Happy Birthday Saturday to LeRoy Jones of Mountain View. He will be 93.

💧 Altus Air Force Base has announced it received a Notice of Violation from the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality following recent water testing results. The quarterly test for total trihalom**hanes (TTHMs) exceeded the maximum level allowed by the EPA. Officials say this notice is primarily regulatory and does not indicate an immediate health risk. All water is supplied by the City of Altus, and both city and base officials are working to ensure compliance with EPA standards and provide safe water supplies. This is the second notice in under a year for the same issue.

🚓 Four people have been arrested in Grady County on a series of drug charges. A traffic stop on August 30 led to the discovery of m**hamphetamine, he**in, and other substances. A search warrant the following day uncovered fi****ms, ma*****na, m**h, and mushrooms at a residence. Those arrested face multiple charges, including possession with intent to distribute and trafficking. They are being held in the Grady County Jail awaiting court appearances later this month.

🏍 A motorcycle crash east of Binger injured a Minco man Wednesday night. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports 34-year-old Travis S. Davis was traveling westbound on Highway 152 when his motorcycle failed to negotiate a curve, struck a ditch, and crashed. He was transported for treatment of injuries.

🚗 The Altus Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #120 will host its 4th Annual “COPS & CARS” Indoor Car and Bike Show on Saturday, September 27 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. inside Hangar 36 at the Altus Municipal Airport. The event will include food trucks, vendors, a K9 demonstration, kids’ activities, a live DJ, raffle prizes, and vehicle competitions with cash payouts. All proceeds benefit local FOP community programs.

🎣 A fishing event for children with special needs will be held Saturday, October 4 at Great Plains State Park. Participants will receive a rod and reel, tackle box, T-shirt, hat, and a photo plaque. Space is limited to 40 children, ages 6 and older, and preregistration is required. Lunch will be provided. For details, contact Misty Neese at 580-569-2032.

🦌 The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation will host a Hunter Education Course in Granite on Saturday, September 20 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 409 North Main Street. For details call Brandon Lehrman at 580-450-7706 or visit www.wildlifedepartment.com

🎭 Shortgrass Playhouse in Hobart will present the children’s play Freaky Tiki, directed by Hannah McCollom-Kuch, at City Hall Theater. Show dates are October 4, 5, 11, and 12. Cast members are students in grades 1 through 7.

🎉 The Hobart Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Hometown Harvest event Saturday, September 20 beginning at 10 a.m. on the Kiowa County Courthouse Square. Activities include a parade, live music, food, shopping, and bingo. To reserve booth space, email [email protected]

🩸 Upcoming OBI Blood Drives:
Friday, Sept. 5 – Altus, Church of the Nazarene, 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 8 – Weatherford SWOSU Back Gym, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

🥔 The Snyder Show Team will host a baked potato dinner Friday, September 5 at Walker Hall from 5 to 7 p.m. prior to the Snyder vs. Tipton football game. Advance tickets are $10 and $12 at the door.

🐟 The Lone Wolf Fire Department will hold its annual fish and calf fry fundraiser dinner Saturday, September 6 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the fire station. Meals are by donation and available for dine-in or carryout.

🎈 Roosevelt First Baptist Church will host a Family Block Party Sunday, September 7 at 6 p.m. with hot dogs, homemade ice cream, bounce houses, snow cones, and games.

🐴 The Gotebo Round Up Club will host its Friday Night Lights events September 12 and 26, October 10 and 24, and November 7. Leadline begins at 7 p.m. with barrels, poles, and other events to follow. More info: https://forms.gle/RUnLWPQfbm49tVCYA

📚 The Kiowa County Retired Educators Association will meet Tuesday, September 9 at 11:30 a.m. at Western Technology Center in Hobart. Local superintendents will provide updates, and lunch will be served.

📖 The Kiowa County Genealogical Society will meet Tuesday, September 9 at 6 p.m. at the Hobart Public Library. Guests may bring a snack to share.

🍗 The Cooperton Community will host its bi-monthly supper and meeting Saturday, September 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Cooperton Community Center. Chicken tenders and potatoes will be served; bring a side dish, salad, or dessert.

🏇 The Hobart Riding Club will host a Barrel Race and Team Penning event Saturday, September 13 at the Hobart Arena. Exhibitions begin at 6 p.m. followed by competition at 7 p.m.

🚴 The Kiowa Tribe will sponsor a Rainy Mountain Bike Tour on Saturday, September 13 beginning at 8 a.m. at the Kiowa County Courthouse in Hobart. Distances range from 6 to 32 miles. Registration is $25 at www.bikereg.com/tour-of-rainy-mountain

🎶 A family-friendly country and western dance and concert will be held Saturday, September 13 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Patrick Center at the Custer County Fairgrounds. Music will be provided by the Sunset Rider Band.

🥩 The Sedan Fire Department will host a brisket dinner Sunday, September 14 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Sedan Fire Station. A meeting will follow the meal.

🎃 The Cordell Chamber of Commerce will hold a volunteer meeting for its upcoming Pumpkin Festival on Monday, September 15 at 6 p.m. at the Wash*ta Theater.

🏫 Hobart Public Schools Calendar, Sept. 5–6:
Friday – High School Softball at Sterling Tournament; High School Football at Watonga, 7 p.m.
Saturday – High School Softball at Sterling Tournament; High School and Junior High Cross Country at Hollis.

🍴 Senior Citizens Center Lunch Menus – Friday, Sept. 5:
Lone Wolf: Pork cutlets, scalloped potatoes, vegetables, rolls, buttermilk pie
Rocky & Mountain View: Submarine sandwich, relishes, copper penny carrots, tapioca pudding
Cordell: Brisket, cowboy potatoes, coleslaw, brownies

🌸 Funeral Services:

Fonda Luanne Houck, 64, of Granite, passed away August 31 at her home. Services will be Friday, September 5 at First Baptist Church of Granite with burial at Granite City Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Greer Funeral Home.

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Nane Southern of Hobart passed away August 31. Services will be Tuesday, September 9 at 2 p.m. at Ray and Martha’s Funeral Home Chapel in Hobart with burial at Hobart Rose Cemetery.

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📢 Want Ads:
To give away – A light brown Wurlitzer piano in good condition. Two keys stick, but otherwise plays well. Pickup in Hobart. Call 936-499-9695.

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.

09/04/2025

KTJS News – Thursday, September 4, 2025

⚖️ As part of Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s ongoing fight against the fentanyl crisis, 38-year-old Charles Everett Sewell has been sentenced to 20 years for his role in the 2021 overdose death of Jack Thach of Oklahoma City.

Prosecutors said Sewell acted as a sophisticated drug dealer who knowingly sold fentanyl pills to Thach despite his history of addiction. Oklahoma continues to see devastating increases in fentanyl overdoses, rising from 50 deaths in 2019 to 730 in 2023. The Attorney General’s Office is pushing federal authorities to close trafficking loopholes while distributing opioid settlement funds to communities for treatment and prevention programs.

🚨 The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has issued a Kasey Alert for 17-year-old Daxton Walsh. Walsh is 6 feet tall, 200 pounds, last seen in Weatherford wearing a white T-shirt and black shorts with flowers. He may be driving a white 2012 Ford F-150 with Oklahoma tag NTB-043. Authorities say Walsh is believed to be suicidal. Anyone with information should call 911 immediately.

🏫 Lone Wolf Schools have upgraded security with new outside doors using state Security Program Funds. A Mangum contractor was hired for installation to help ensure the safety of students and staff.

🌳 Altus voters will soon decide on a proposed 4% tax on short-term stay facilities, including hotels and motels. If passed, funds will go toward building new parks and improving existing ones.

🦌 Friends of the Wichitas will open registration September 8 for their annual fall tours at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.
Bugling Elk Tours: September 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and October 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, and 25.
Fall Foliage Hikes: November 15 and 22.
Details and registration: friendsofthewichitas.org/tours

🎈 Vendors Needed – The Altus Balloon Festival will be October 25-26 at Hangar 36, Altus Airport. Booths range from $50–$100. Sign up at altusparks.recdesk.com
or email [email protected]

🥫 September is Hunger Action Month. The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is partnering with Feeding America to raise awareness of food insecurity. In Oklahoma, landmarks such as the Skydance Bridge will light up orange to recognize the cause.

🚗 The Altus Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #120 will host its 4th annual COPS & CARS Indoor Car and Bike Show on Saturday, September 27, inside Hangar 36 at the Altus Airport. The event includes food trucks, vendors, a kids’ area, K9 demo, live DJ, raffle prizes, and more. Vehicle registration is $25. Proceeds benefit community events like “Cops & Kids Christmas” and “Spookytown.”

📢 A community listening session will be held tonight, September 4, at 6 p.m. at Western Oklahoma State College in Altus. Hosted by the Oklahoma Policy Institute and Together Oklahoma, the event invites residents to discuss state laws and policies that matter most to the community.

🚀 The Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority is accepting applications for its Space Education Grant Program through September 22. Schools and organizations can apply for funding to support space-related learning activities.

🏛️ The Oklahoma Historical Society is now accepting applications for the 2026 Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program. Awards range from $1,000 to $25,000. Applications are due by October 31, 2025, with optional draft feedback available until October 6.

🎶 Hobart Chamber of Commerce will host its Hometown Harvest event on Saturday, September 20, beginning at 10 a.m. on the courthouse square. Activities include a parade, music, shopping, bingo, food, and drinks. Booth space available by emailing [email protected]

🚍 SWODA, in partnership with Hunger Free Oklahoma, has received a grant to improve transportation for WIC clients in Tillman, Jackson, and Harmon counties. More information: OKWIC.org or call (580) 562-5038.

🩸 OBI Blood Drives:
Thursday, Sept. 4 – Cordell First Baptist Church, noon–5:30 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 4 – Altus Lincoln Head Start, 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 5 – Altus Church of the Nazarene, 2–5:30 p.m.

🥫 The Hobart Food Pantry will be open Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 9–10 a.m. on West Iris.

🐟 The Lone Wolf Fire Department will host its annual Fish & Calf Fry Fundraiser Dinner Saturday, Sept. 6, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the fire station. Donations accepted, dine-in or carry-out.

🎉 The Roosevelt First Baptist Church will host a Family Block Party Sunday, Sept. 7, at 6 p.m. with hot dogs, ice cream, bounce house, and games.

🐴 The Gotebo Round Up Club will hold its Friday Night Lights rodeo events September 12, 26, October 10, 24, and November 7. Events begin at 7 p.m.

📚 The Kiowa County Retired Educators Association will meet Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 11:30 a.m. at Western Technology Center in Hobart. Lunch will be provided.

📖 The Kiowa County Genealogical Society will meet Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 6 p.m. at the Hobart Public Library. Guests welcome.

🍗 The Cooperton Community supper and meeting will be Saturday, Sept. 13, at 6:30 p.m. at the community center. Chicken tenders provided—bring a side dish, salad, or dessert.

🏇 The Hobart Riding Club will host a Barrel Race & Team Penning event Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Hobart Arena. Exhibitions begin at 6 p.m., main events at 7 p.m.

🚴‍♂️ The Kiowa Tribe will sponsor a Bike Tour of Rainy Mountain Saturday, Sept. 13, beginning 8 a.m. at the Hobart Courthouse. Registration at bikereg.com/tour-of-rainy-mountain.

🥩 The Sedan Fire Department will host a Brisket Dinner Sunday, Sept. 14, from 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at the Sedan Fire Station south of Mountain View.

🎃 The Cordell Chamber of Commerce will hold a Pumpkin Festival Volunteer Meeting Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. at the Wash*ta Theater.

🌎 National Public Lands Day – Saturday, Sept. 27, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center. Activities include cleanup, games, lunch, and awards. RSVP by Sept. 16 at forms.office.com/g/dQUXuEPG4i

📅 Hobart Public Schools Calendar (Sept. 4–6)
Thursday–Saturday: High School Softball at Sterling Tournament
Friday: Football at Watonga, 7 p.m.
Saturday: High School & JH Cross Country at Hollis

🥗 Senior Citizens Center Lunch Menus – Thursday, Sept. 4
Hobart: Glazed ham, sweet potatoes, black-eyed peas, salad, roll, dessert
Mt. View: Oven fried fish, pinto beans, coleslaw, hush puppies, pineapple crisp
Rocky: BBQ chicken, potato salad, baked beans, biscuit, watermelon
Snyder: Enchiladas, rice, beans, dessert
Cordell: Ham & beans, fried okra, cornbread, spice cake

🎹 Want Ad (Sept. 2) – Free to give away: A light brown Wurlitzer piano in good condition. Two keys stick, but otherwise plays well. Pickup in Hobart. Call 936-499-9695.

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.

09/03/2025

KTJS News – Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Kiowa County Commissioners met Tuesday morning in Hobart.

Commissioners approved the sale of county property at 521 South Lowe (Thayers Addition Block 4, Lots 10 & 11) to Weatherly Ventures, LLC for $500. They also approved Resolution #2025-32 for the Sheriff’s Office Funding Grant Program application in the amount of $150,000, the same as last year.

Representatives from Joe D. Hall Construction provided updates on the new Kiowa County Detention Facility. They discussed recent change orders involving water and sewer lines, roof and restroom modifications, and other adjustments that will raise costs. Commissioners plan to use overrun funds from the budget to cover the changes.

🌆 The City of Altus is asking residents to vote on an ordinance that would place a 4% tax on short-term stay facilities such as hotels and motels. If approved, the funds would go toward new parks and renovations of existing ones.

🐄 The screwworm, a parasitic fly once eradicated in Texas in 1966, has been spotted moving northward from South America, raising concerns among area farmers. Unlike maggots, screwworms burrow into live tissue, affecting livestock, pets, and even humans. Experts say sterile fly releases, along with livestock management practices, remain the best defense against outbreaks.

🍂 Friends of the Wichitas will host fall tours at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. Registration opens September 8 at friendsofthewichitas.org/tours.
Bugling Elk Tours: September 13, 14, 20, 21, 27; October 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, and 25.
Fall Foliage Hikes: November 15 and 22.

💙 September is Healthy Aging Month. The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is reminding families and caregivers about the importance of promoting resident choice, supporting social connections, and protecting the rights of those in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. For information or to volunteer, call 1-800-211-2116 or email [email protected]

📢 The Sentinel FCCLA Labor Auction scheduled for September 4 has been postponed. A new date will be announced soon.

🚓 The Altus Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #120 will host its 4th annual “Cops & Cars” Indoor Car and Bike Show on Saturday, September 27, inside Hangar 36 at the Altus Municipal Airport. The event will include food trucks, vendors, K9 demonstrations, kids’ activities, and raffle prizes. Registration is $25 per vehicle with over $2,500 in prize money offered. Proceeds benefit community programs like “Cops & Kids Christmas” and “Spookytown.”

🗳 Friday, September 19 is the last day to register to vote in the October 14 Carnegie School Proposition election. Registration forms are available at the Kiowa County Election Board, 201 N. Lincoln in Hobart, or online at oklahoma.gov/elections. For questions call 580-726-2509.

👥 A community listening session will be held Thursday, September 4 at 6 p.m. at Western Oklahoma State College in Altus. The free event, hosted by the Oklahoma Policy Institute and Together Oklahoma, will give residents the chance to discuss state laws and community needs.

💧 Lake Altus-Lugert is currently at 1,537.4 feet, down 2 feet from last week and 21.58 feet below normal. The conservation pool is now 27.3% full.

🩸 OBI Blood Drives:
Wednesday, Sept 3 – Mangum High School, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept 3 – Sayre Public School, Noon to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Sept 4 – Cordell First Baptist Church Family Life Center, Noon to 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, Sept 4 – Altus Lincoln Head Start, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept 5 – Altus Church of the Nazarene, 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

🥘 The Hobart Food Pantry will be open Wednesday, September 17 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

🐟 The Lone Wolf Fire Department will hold its annual Fish and Calf Fry fundraiser dinner Saturday, September 6 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the fire station. Dinner is by donation. Dine-in or carry-out.

🍗 The Cooperton Community Supper will be Saturday, September 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Cooperton Community Center. Chicken tenders and mashed potatoes will be provided; bring a side, salad, or dessert.

🎓 The Kiowa County Retired Educators Association will meet Tuesday, September 9 at 11:30 a.m. at Western Technology Center in Hobart. Lunch will be provided.

📚 The Kiowa County Genealogical Society will meet Tuesday, September 9 at 6 p.m. at the Hobart Public Library. Everyone is welcome.

🐎 The Hobart Riding Club will host a Barrel Race and Team Penning event Saturday, September 13 at the Hobart Arena. Exhibitions begin at 6 p.m. with competition at 7 p.m.

🚴 The Kiowa Tribe will sponsor a “Tour of Rainy Mountain” bike ride Saturday, September 13, beginning at 8 a.m. at the courthouse in Hobart. Entry fee is $25, which includes a t-shirt, medal, and refreshments. Register at bikereg.com/tour-of-rainy-mountain.

🎃 The Cordell Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers for the upcoming Pumpkin Festival. A volunteer meeting will be held September 15 at 6 p.m. at the Wash*ta Theater.

🎪 The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus will perform in Burns Flat on Wednesday, October 1, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. next to the baseball fields. Sponsored by Burns Flat EMS. Tickets are $8 in advance.

📅 Hobart Public Schools Calendar (Sept. 3–6):
Wednesday – FFA OYE Shooting Sports; Letter Jacket Rep at HS/MS Library, 9–10 a.m.
Thursday–Saturday – High School Softball at Sterling Tournament
Friday – High School Football at Watonga, 7 p.m.
Saturday – HS & JH Cross Country at Hollis

🍴 Senior Citizens Lunch Menus – Wednesday, Sept 3:
Hobart: Pork cutlet, scalloped potatoes, gravy, vegetable, salad, biscuit, dessert
Lone Wolf: Beef tips and noodles, cucumber salad
Mt. View: Cheeseburger, relishes, oven fried potatoes, chocolate cake
Rocky: Breaded fish, pinto beans, coleslaw, hush puppies, pineapple crisp
Cordell: Caesar chicken, rice, broccoli, lemon cake

🌸 Funeral Services:
Terry Lynn Fry, 67, of Sentinel, passed away August 28. Services will be held Wednesday, September 3 at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Sentinel, with burial at Sentinel Cemetery under the direction of Ray & Martha’s Funeral Home.

📻 Want Ads:
To Give Away: Light brown Wurlitzer piano in good condition. Two keys stick, otherwise tuned and sounds great. Must pick up in Hobart. Call 936-499-9695.

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.

09/02/2025

KTJS News – Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Kiowa County Commissioners meet this morning at 10 a.m. at the courthouse in Hobart. Along with routine business, commissioners will consider the sale of county property to Weatherly Ventures, LLC for $500, approval of Resolution #2025-32 regarding a Sheriff’s Office funding grant, and discussion of a new Kiowa County Detention Facility project.

🚨 A Chickasha man was seriously injured in a boating accident Sunday afternoon at Sunset Cove Marina on Fort Cobb Lake. Larrel L. Keel, 70, was airlifted to OU Trauma Center after being pinned in his boat. He remains in stable condition.

🚔 In Beckham County, a felony warrant has been issued for Jeffrey Paul Walker, wanted for identity theft and related charges. Bond is set at $100,000. Authorities report Walker may have fled the area. If seen, do not approach—call law enforcement or the Elk City Police Department at 580-225-1212.

🍂 Friends of the Wichitas will host Bugling Elk Tours at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge beginning September 13, with additional dates through October 25. Fall Foliage Hikes are scheduled for November 15 and 22. Registration opens September 8 at friendsofthewichitas.org/tours.

🎈 Vendors are needed for the Altus Balloon Festival, October 25–26 at Hangar 36, Altus Airport. Booth and food truck space is available. Details at altusparks.recdesk.com.

🥫 September is Hunger Action Month. The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is joining Feeding America to raise awareness about hunger across the nation. Oklahoma landmarks, including the Skydance Bridge, will be lit in orange on Hunger Action Day.

📅 The Sentinel FCCLA Labor Auction planned for September 4 has been postponed. A new date will be announced soon.

🚓 The Altus Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #120 will host its 4th annual “COPS & CARS” Indoor Car and Bike Show Saturday, September 27, at Hangar 36. The event includes food trucks, vendors, live music, K9 demonstrations, children’s activities, and over 50 raffle prizes. Vehicle registration is $25, with cash awards up to $1,000. Proceeds support community programs.

🗳️ The deadline to register to vote in the October 14 Carnegie School Proposition election is Friday, September 19. Applications are available through the Kiowa County Election Board and online at oklahoma.gov/elections. For questions, call 580-726-2509.

📢 A community listening session hosted by the Oklahoma Policy Institute and Together Oklahoma will be Thursday, September 4, 6 p.m. at Western Oklahoma State College in Altus. Residents are invited to share concerns and ideas about state laws and policies.

🩸 OBI Blood Drives:
Tuesday, Sept. 2 – Clinton First Christian Church, noon–6 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 2 – Weatherford Pioneer Event Center, noon–6 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 3 – Mangum High School, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 3 – Sayre Public School, noon–4:30 p.m.

🥘 The Hobart Food Pantry will be open Wednesday, September 17, from 9–10 a.m.

🤝 Hobart AA Meetings are held every Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Kiowa Tribe District Office, 430 South Main. Parking and entrance are in the back.

🐟 The Lone Wolf Fire Department will host its annual fish and calf fry fundraiser dinner Saturday, September 6, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the fire station. Donations accepted, dine-in or carry out.

📚 The Kiowa County Retired Educators Association meets Tuesday, September 9, 11:30 a.m. at Western Technology Center in Hobart. Lunch will be provided, and area superintendents will speak.

📖 The Kiowa County Genealogical Society meets Tuesday, September 9, 6 p.m. at the Hobart Public Library. Bring a snack or drink if you wish.

🐴 The Hobart Riding Club hosts a Barrel Race and Team Penning Saturday, September 13 at Hobart Arena. Exhibitions begin at 6 p.m. followed by events at 7 p.m.

🚴‍♂️ The Kiowa Tribe will sponsor a Bike Tour of Rainy Mountain Saturday, September 13, beginning at 8 a.m. at the Hobart Courthouse. Registration is $25 at bikereg.com/tour-of-rainy-mountain.

🎃 The Cordell Chamber of Commerce invites volunteers to a Pumpkin Festival planning meeting Monday, September 15, 6 p.m. at the Wash*ta Theater.

🎪 The Culpepper and Merriweather Circus will be in Burns Flat Wednesday, October 1, from 5–7:30 p.m. near the baseball fields. Tickets are $8.

🏫 Hobart Public Schools Calendar, September 2–6:
Tuesday – JH Softball at Mountain View-Gotebo & Sayre, JH Football at Mangum, FFA OYE Shooting Sports
Wednesday – FFA OYE Shooting Sports, Letter Jacket rep at Library 9–10 a.m.
Thursday–Saturday – HS Softball at Sterling Tournament
Friday – HS Football at Watonga, 7 p.m.
Saturday – HS & JH Cross Country at Hollis

🥗 Senior Citizens Center Menus, Tuesday, Sept. 2:
Hobart – Steak fingers, potatoes and gravy, vegetable, salad, roll, dessert
Mountain View – Chicken & noodles, peas & carrots, harvard beets, biscuit, fruit cup
Rocky – Cheeseburger, relishes, oven fried potatoes, chocolate cake
Snyder – Cabbage kielbasa, vegetable, cornbread, dessert

🌸 Obituaries

Myra Toyekoyah-Smith (Annie), 76, of Carnegie, passed away August 24. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 2 at Cedar Creek United Methodist Church in Carnegie with burial at Elk Creek Tribal Cemetery south of Hobart under the direction of Ray and Martha’s Funeral Home.

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Vince Barnes, 63, of Weatherford, formerly of Hobart, passed away August 26. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 2 at First Baptist Church in Weatherford under the direction of R.L. Lockstone Funeral Home.

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Terry Lynn Fry, 67, of Sentinel, passed away August 28. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 3 at First Baptist Church in Sentinel with burial at Sentinel Cemetery under the direction of Ray and Martha’s Funeral Home.

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