05/28/2026
KTJS News — Thursday, May 28th
Main Street/U.S. Highway 283 in Altus will undergo resurfacing by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation starting next Monday, June 1st.
Work on the project will occur between D Street and East County Road 1580, also known as the “Martha Y” intersection.
The project is expected to last three to four weeks, with schedules, work zones and traffic control plans subject to change. Drivers should expect lane closures and shifting traffic patterns, daytime milling operations, nighttime paving operations, delays near intersections and high-traffic areas, and temporary traffic signal adjustments.
Resurfacing from D Street to Tamarack Road will primarily take place between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. to help reduce disruptions. Crews will work to maintain access to businesses during construction. Drivers are encouraged to use alternative routes.
🎓 Many students from this immediate area have been named to the President's Honor Roll at SWOSU for earning all A's over the spring semester.
Hobart: Kya Funkhouser, Sannaaiya Kendricks, and Cooper Larson
Mountain View: Alisen Bristow, Jayce Gatlin, and Sierra Stephens
Snyder: Matthew Helm
Granite: Aiden Miller and Jake Murray
Mangum: Cedric Garcia, Heather Sartain, Courtney Taylor, and Amanda Weaver
Rocky: Carlie Banks and Kendra Griffith
Cordell: Kenlee Campbell, Border Dodd, Kaylee Dudgeon, Opal Giblet, Nathan Jackson, Renee Javorsky, Jadyn Kautz, Allison Pool, and Julie Thomas
Carnegie: Alexis Bilyeu, Kenya Chavez, Simeon Collins, Tomas Izquierdo, Chloe Lawrence, Lara McClure, Brennan Phy, Evelyn Ponce, Ryan Carroll, and Kamden Stocking
Sentinel: Dylan Farris, Kaitlyn Garrett, Rylee Sanders and Jeffery Shields
There are 725 students on the President's Honor Roll and 730 on The Dean's Honor Roll for grades of 3.5s or better. Congratulations to all these students.
🌾 The Hobart FFA Chapter continues to make a strong impact in agricultural education and leadership across Oklahoma.
This year, the chapter earned recognition as a National 3-Star Chapter, one of the highest honors awarded by the National FFA Organization.
Members also achieved success in academics, with students receiving the State FFA Degree Academic Excellence honor for their hard work both in and out of the classroom.
Along with these accomplishments, the chapter expanded opportunities for students by starting a shooting sports team this year, giving members another way to build leadership, responsibility, and teamwork while representing Hobart FFA with pride.
🍽 The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s Summer Feeding Program returns this June to provide free meals and snacks for children all summer long.
Locations will be available throughout central and western Oklahoma, thanks to a gift from Love’s Travel Stops for the third straight year.
In Kiowa County, meals and snacks are available at the following location:
Great Plains Youth & Family Services, Inc. (Grab and Go)
829 S. Broadway in Hobart from 1 to 3 p.m. June 3, June 10, June 17, June 24, July 1, July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29.
Starting next Monday, June 1st, FEED MY SHEEP will begin serving lunches at First Christian Church in Hobart for kids 18 and under.
It will be weekdays from June 1st through July 31st excluding holidays.
This is made possible by the cooperation and help from several Hobart churches.
Pickup is from 11:30 a.m. until noon at the church at 102 South Park Road in Hobart.
🏊 The Hobart Public Swimming Pool is open.
Regular hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m.
This Friday, May 29th, they will have a tots swim from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m., all ages from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m., and an adult night swim from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m.
Kiowa County Clerk Nikki Dodd announced her office will be closed for training Wednesday through Friday, June 3rd through 5th.
🏥 A new Chief Executive Officer has been hired at Elkview General Hospital in Hobart.
Meagan Corbin will begin her management role June 15th.
🎓 Enrollment is open for summer classes at Western Oklahoma State College, and fall enrollment will remain open all summer long.
Student Services enrollment assistance will be available all summer in Pioneer Central:
Monday–Thursday | 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Faculty advisors will also be available beginning July 2:
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
🌄 Activities at Quartz Mountain State Park
Friday, May 29th
Night hike. Easy guided hike. Learn about nocturnal wildlife. Meet at the lodge lobby at 8:15 p.m.
Sunday, May 31st
Wildflower walk. Moderate 1 to 2 mile hike at Baldy Point. Meet at the Park Office at 8:30 a.m.
🎭 The Red Carpet Community Theater will present its productions of the play "Nine To Five".
Performances will be May 29th, 30th and 31st and June 5th, 6th and 7th.
The directors are Bailey Carpenter and Sara Marie Bodenstein.
There are 33 people in the cast. The musical was written by Dolly Parton.
The theatre is at 422 North Jefferson in Elk City.
More information is available at 580-225-5461.
🚗 SWODA is offering a regional initiative focused on helping Women, Infant and Children's clients in Beckham, Custer, Roger Mills, Kiowa, Stephens, and Wash*ta Counties.
Cristi Williams is the Southwest Oklahoma Mobility Navigator.
Call her at 580-660-5035 or email [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).
🛍 Mountain View will hold a Farmers Market every other Saturday.
The next Market is May 30th.
The location is at 4th and Randlett behind the Mountain View Dollar General Store.
Vendors are needed for fresh fruits and vegetables, crafts, food trucks, baked goods, fresh eggs and more.
For vendor applications or information contact Tiffany Taylor at 405-818-2555 or visit Mountain View Town Hall.
🐎 The Carnegie Round Up Club is having a membership drive event Saturday, May 30th at 6 p.m. at the Carnegie Rodeo Arena.
Dinner will be provided.
Come and ride horses, play and have fun while completing your membership for next year.
Membership fee is $60 for a family or $25 for an individual.
The first playday of the season will be Sunday, May 31st at 6 p.m. at the Carnegie Rodeo Arena.
💪 A new Hobart Fitness Center will hold a grand opening Monday, June 1st at 304 South Broadway.
This is the previous location of Grinnell's Pharmacy.
The gym will have 24-7 access and is being opened by Larry and Kimberly Eschiti.
For more information call 405-933-0145.
🩺 The OU Health Mobile Mammography Unit will be at the parking lot of Elkview General Hospital in Hobart Tuesday, June 2nd and Wednesday, July 15th.
Women who want to have the mammogram should bring a photo ID, insurance card, and healthcare provider information including full name, address and phone number.
Most insurance is accepted including government plans.
They cover yearly screenings for no out of pocket costs for women age 40 and older.
For more information call 405-755-2273 and choose Option 6 for the mobile department.
🛒 The Elk City Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a town wide garage sale Saturday, June 6th.
Elk City residents wanting to register their sale should call 580-225-0207 by May 29th at 5 p.m.
🎪 The 7th Annual Gotebo Trade Day will be held on June 6th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Penn Park in Gotebo.
This year they have a lineup of 135 vendors with items ranging from garage sale and flea market items, antiques and collectibles, crafts, jewelry, bath and body, direct sales, home decor, plants, garden items, canned food items, bakery items, pet items, wood crafts and more.
This is their biggest year and is the largest shopping extravaganza in Southwest Oklahoma.
There will be three food trailers set up serving a delicious variety of food.
There will also be Snow Cones, Italian ice, smoothie bowls, lemonade and iced tea to help you cool off during the day.
A Horseshoe tournament begins at 1 p.m. and a Co****le Tournament will follow.
In addition, there will be a mechanical bull, inflatables, mobile petting zoo, face painting and a live DJ.
One hundred shopper totes will be passed out to the first one hundred shoppers.
Come spend the day shopping, eating great food, play some horseshoes and co****le, ride the mechanical bull and let the kids play on the inflatables, get their face painted and pet the friendly animals.
You can also find the event on Facebook: 7th Annual Gotebo Trade Day to keep up with the latest announcements.
🏊 Great Plains Youth and Family Services will sponsor a free swimming skills camp at the Mountain View pool June 9th, 10th and 11th from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m.
The location is across the street from the Mountain View Public School.
This is for children ages 4 to 8.
A snack will be provided.
Register by using the following link:
https://form.jotform.com/261305524599159
🛒 Cordell will have a town-wide garage sale Saturday, June 13th.
🏈 The Fifth Annual DeAntee Calip Youth Football Camp will be held Saturday, June 13th from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Hobart High School Football Field.
This is for youth ages 4 to 16.
There is a $5 entry fee and a limit of 200 participants.
A meal will be served by Chick-Fil-A.
Participants receive a free camp shirt, water bottle, and bag.
Learn basic skills and techniques as a football player.
For more information call 402-536-0922.
🎉 The second annual Juneteenth celebration will be held Friday, June 19th beginning at 6:30 p.m. 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.
🤼 A Wrestling Camp will be held Monday and Tuesday, June 15th and 16th from noon until 3 p.m. at the Hancock Event Center.
The cost is $30 per student which includes a t-shirt.
Improve technique and learn new moves.
Girls and boys from kindergarten to seniors are welcome.
Call, text, or email Coach Montgomery.
580-393-1073 or [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).
Register early as shirt orders are due by June 8th.
🍴 Senior Center Menus
Thursday, May 28th
Hobart: Beans, potatoes, okra, salad, cornbread, dessert
Rocky: Chicken strips with gravy, seasoned squash and zucchini, green salad, garlic bread sticks, peanut butter pudding
Mountain View: Chicken salad sandwich, carrot and raisin salad, mixed fruit, jello poke cake
Cordell: Indian tacos, poke cake
Snyder: Breakfast for lunch, dessert
🌸 Funeral Services
Dorothy L. Mahoney, 79, died May 26th.
Services and other information are pending with Ray and Martha's Funeral Home.
Thomas Earl Wendt, 67, died May 22nd.
He had worked as an electrician and a flow back hand in the oil and gas industry.
He is survived by children, Kristen Wynn of Texas, and Thomas Wendt and Erica Dawn Mills both of Willow and grandchildren.
Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, May 28th at Greer Funeral Home in Mangum.
Carlos George Bello, 48, of Hobart, died May 18th.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Friday, May 29th at Hobart Rose Cemetery directed by Ray and Martha's Funeral Home of Hobart.
Barbara Janel Craig, 77, died May 13th after suffering blood cancer.
She was born in Carnegie.
She grew up in California but felt most at home in Oklahoma visiting this area every summer.
She was married to Dean Craig and spent nearly forty years helping him run Porterville Electric Company.
She is survived by her husband and children Amy Trammell, Steven Parnell and Jesica Hanson and step children Kailani Henry and Michael Craig.
Services will be 10 a.m. Monday, June 1st at the First Baptist Church in Mountain View directed by Ray and Martha's Funeral Home of Mountain View.
Donna Williams, 87, died May 23rd.
She was an accomplished artist and produced many paintings including native Americans including Geronimo.
She had earned degrees from OSU and the University of North Texas.
She is survived by a son Nolan Clay and a daughter Susan Brown.
Graveside services will be Sunday, June 14th at 12:45 p.m. at the Roosevelt Cemetery directed by Ray and Martha's Funeral Home of Hobart.
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