DUNCAN —
Update on Cancellations for Tuesday
Duncan Public Schools will announce cancellation of Tuesday’s classes by 6 a.m. if they decide to cancel
The Southwest Oklahoma Legislative Reception set for Tuesday evening has been canceled because of inclement weather.
The reception will be rescheduled for a later date, said Chris Deal, president with Duncan Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
The reception is being sponsored by the Duncan Chamber of Commerce and other area chambers as an opportunity to host area legislators. It provides local chamber members the opportunity to visit with legislators and discuss upcoming legislation.
Cameron University has cancelled all classes after 2 p.m. today for both the Lawton and Duncan campuses. At this time, administration offices will remain open until 5 p.m.
Unless otherwise notified, classes will resume as scheduled Tuesday but students are asked to put personal safety first when making travel plans.
CU-Duncan Director Susan Camp said full weather updates could be found on www.cameron.edu.
All youth basketball games at the Simmons Center Monday night have been cancelled and rescheduled for Tuesday night.
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Stephens County Courthouse employees in Duncan, Okla., open up their umbrellas as they exit the building Monday, Feb. 25, 2013, as wet snow falls. Toni Hopper/The Duncan Banner
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Brent Willey of Edmond, exits the Stephens County Courthouse in Duncan, Okla., as snow begins falling heavy on Monday, Feb. 25, 2013. Willey was in Duncan researching land documents. Toni Hopper/The Duncan Banner
Area cancellations and warnings
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Tornado warning at DIA delays Duncan resident's flight home
Update: Carberry's plane arrived as scheduled back in Oklahoma at Will Rogers International Airport.
Two tornados were spotted and National Weather Service confirmed that one touched down at Denver International Airport around 2:18 p.m. today.
Duncan resident Jamie Carberry was going through the security checkpoints as she waited to board a plane home after a short vacation there. That’s when the alert was sounded and people began taking cover. -
Duncan resident takes tornado precautions at DIA
People at Denver International Airport are taking shelter, and there are unconfirmed reports that a tornado touched down at Denver International Airport.
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Hastings to close Duncan store
Corporate officials with Hasting’s Entertainment informed its employees early today at the Duncan Hastings Entertainment store that their store will be closing Aug. 9.
This news came during a mandatory store meeting, where two corporate representatives, district and store managers, were present to make the announcement, confirmed a store employee, who spoke with The Banner after the meeting. -
Former Duncan city manager leaves legacy, inspires current leaders
There are many who love their city, but one of the first things people would learn about Doug Johnson when they met him was his love and dedication to Duncan.
Johnson, a former councilman and city manager for the City of Duncan, passed away Thursday at the age of 82. A lifelong resident of Duncan, he only spent time away from the city during his years attending Baylor University on a basketball scholarship. -
Digital images land man behind bars on child porn charges
Samuel Wesley Brackeen, 34, of Duncan, was charged in Stephens County District Court with two felony counts related to pornography.
Brackeen was originally arrested on both counts.
According to the affidavit filed in district court on June 14, count 1 was possession of child pornography, AFCF, from Jan. 23 to Jan. 30; and count 2 was manufacturing child pornography, on or about Jan. 3, at a Comanche residence. -
Court: Ariz. citizenship proof law illegal
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that states cannot on their own require would-be voters to prove they are U.S. citizens before using a federal registration system designed to make signing up easier.
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Events this week include Dinos at Duncan Public LIbrary today, ends with Founder's Day fun Saturday
Events at the Duncan Public Library this week include Dinosaurs Live from 2-4 p.m. Monday for ages 7-11 Juggle Whatever from 10-11 a.m. or 2-3 p.m. Wednesday for ages 7-11, 11-11:45 a.m Thursday for ages 3-6 and 2-3 p.m. Thursday for ages 10-17.
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Stephens County unemployment rate dips to 4.1 percent
Unemployment in Stephens County is sitting at 4.1 percent, which is lower than the state average and the averages of the surrounding states.
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June sales tax report for county released
For the past three years, the June distribution report of sales tax collections has reflected a steady growth for Duncan.
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Fracking fuels water fights in nation's dry spots
The latest domestic energy boom is sweeping through some of the nation's driest pockets, drawing millions of gallons of water to unlock oil and gas reserves from beneath the Earth's surface.
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