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Gallery: Duncan Demons honor seniors
Week 6 Big 12 Notebook | Can Iowa State shake up wacky Big 12 with upset at No. … It was a strange week across the Big 12 this past weekend.
Aberrant thymic architecture and enhanced interferon signaling in Down syndrome
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Abstract Individuals with Down syndrome (DS) have an elevated risk of autoimmune disease, particularly celiac disease, type 1 diabetes, and autoimmune hypothyroidism. In DS, thymi show characteristic structural and cellular changes, but the connection between these and the propensity to autoimmune disease is still unclear.
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Gallery: Mazzei makes stop in Duncan during campaign
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Photo: Duncan’s Pink Out night raises $1k for Cancer Centers
Duncan’s proceeds from the Pink Out night hosted Thursday, Oct. 15 during the home game against Carl Albert will help benefit the Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma. The Pink Out night, hosted annually by the Duncan Demons Booster Club, sees Duncan Pom and Cheer pass the pink buckets through the stands. This year raised $1,000 in donations, which will go to the Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma in Duncan.
Gallery: Dunk 'N Divot Golf Tournament hits the green at Duncan Golf and Tennis Club
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 685 IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN OKLAHOMA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 9 COUNTIES IN SOUTHERN OKLAHOMA JEFFERSON STEPHENS IN SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA COMANCHE COTTON GREER HARMON JACKSON KIOWA TILLMAN IN TEXAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES IN NORTHERN TEXAS ARCHER BAYLOR CLAY FOARD HARDEMAN KNOX WICHITA WILBARGER THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALTUS, ARCHER CITY, CROWELL, DUNCAN, FREDERICK, GRANITE,...
Gallery: United Way of Stephens County puts on annual BBQ Showdown
Teams competed for the annual United Way of Stephens County BBQ Showdown, hosted last weekend, Sept. 11-12. The annual BBQ Showdown serves as the kickoff for the United Way of Stephens County’s yearly campaign. Cook teams began their work on Friday, Sept. 11 and cooked through the night to prepare for crowds. kAmp== AC@4665D 8@ E@ 96=A E96 `b ?@?AC@7:ED F?56C E96 $E6A96?D r@F?EJ @7 &?:E65 (2J’D F>3C6==2]k^Am
Gallery: Comanche-Empire District Livestock Show celebrates winners
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM CDT SUNDAY... ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For Saturdays Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 109. For Sundays Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 109 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, northern, northwest, southeast, southern, and southwest Oklahoma and northern Texas. * WHEN...For Saturdays Heat Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening.
Gallery: Stephens County Free Fair brings 119 years of family fun
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM CDT SATURDAY... ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For todays Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 109 expected. For Saturdays Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 109 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, northern, northwest, southeast, southern, and southwest Oklahoma and northern Texas. * WHEN...For todays Heat Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening.
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...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM CDT FRIDAY... ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For todays Advisory, heat index values up to 108 expected. For Fridays Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 108 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, northwest, southern, and southwest Oklahoma and northern Texas. * WHEN...For this afternoons Heat Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For Fridays Heat Advisory, from 1 PM to 7 PM CDT Friday.
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...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, northern, northwest, southeast, southern, and southwest Oklahoma and northern Texas. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Gallery: Stephens County Free Fair kicks off first day with 119 years of family fun
The Stephens County Free Fair kicked off this week to bring a number of shows to the Stephens County Fairgrounds for the 119th year. The Free Fair will run through Aug. 29 to bring sweet and savory food like pies, pulled pork sandwiches, chicken spaghetti, along with a rodeo, concert, exhibits and more.
Gallery: Ashbrook Village hosts first prom
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 across central and northern Oklahoma and up to 110 across southeastern Oklahoma. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, northern, northwest, southeast, southern, and southwest Oklahoma. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Gallery: Comanche celebrates holiday with Independence Fest
Fourth of July festivities continued in southern Stephens County as the Comanche Independence Fest celebrated Independence Day at Comanche Lake June 27. The event brought a host of vendors, music, games, face painting, water play and more for the community to enjoy, along with The Pride of Comanche Band selling popcorn, pickles, soda and bottled water. kAm%96 r@>2?496 u:CDE q2AE:DE *@FE9 2=D@ 9@DE65 2 5F?< E2?< 7F?5C2:D6C] %96 7:C6H@C<D D9@H 3682? 2E 5FD< 2?5 =2F?4965 @G6C E96 =2<6]k^Am
Gallery: Marlow brings Old Fashioned Independence Day festivities to town with parade, celebration
Marlow kicked off America’s 250 birthday Saturday morning with its Fourth of July Celebration. The traditional celebration, since 1892, began at 9 a.m. with an old-fashioned, small-town parade with classic cars, bicycles, bands, horses and horse-drawn wagons. Following the parade, family-fun continued with activities and vendors at Redbud Park at 10:30 a.m. with an array of food, games and vendors. The celebration brought live music, followed by a fireworks show at 9:30 p.m.
Stephens County Assessor Candidate Forum
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
Gallery: Bray-Doyle Donkeys ready to kick-start their future
Some clouds this evening will give way to mainly clear skies overnight. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 69F. Winds SSE at 10 to 20 mph.. Some clouds this evening will give way to mainly clear skies overnight. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 69F. Winds SSE at 10 to 20 mph.
Gallery: Duncan High School graduates latest class of Demons
Duncan High School's Class of 2026 commencement ceremony recognized 227 seniors. Principal Lisha Elroy presented each student with their diploma Thursday, May 21 at the Stephens County Fair & Expo center. Seniors crossed the stage to receive their diploma before the traditional cap toss, plenty of hugs, tears and laughter.
Gallery: Empire Bulldogs turn tassels toward their future
Empire High School graduated 31 seniors in a commencement ceremony May 15 at Ray of Hope Church. Members of the Class of 2026 and their families heard from the Valedictorian and Salutatorian. After a senior slideshow, the graduates were given their diplomas.
Photos: Bray-Doyle pageant crowns victors
The Miss and Little Miss Bray-Doyle pageant crowned its 2026 tiny miss for pre-K through first grade, little miss for second through fourth grade, junior miss for fifth through eight grade and miss for ninth through 12th grade this past Saturday, April 18 at the John Maxwell Gymnasium. The Miss Bray-Doyle 2026 winners included Tiny Miss Willow Silva, Little Miss Kealey Alcorn, Junior Miss Preslee Bingham and Miss Madison Pieplow.
Gallery: Spring Fest, Noah Presgrove Memorial Car Show draws crowd in Comanche
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 86 IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN OKLAHOMA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 40 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL OKLAHOMA CANADIAN CLEVELAND GRADY KINGFISHER LINCOLN LOGAN MCCLAIN OKLAHOMA PAYNE POTTAWATOMIE IN NORTHERN OKLAHOMA GARFIELD GRANT KAY NOBLE IN NORTHWEST OKLAHOMA ALFALFA BLAINE DEWEY ELLIS HARPER MAJOR WOODS WOODWARD IN SOUTHERN OKLAHOMA CARTER GARVIN JEFFERSON LOVE MURRAY STEPHENS IN SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA CADDO COMANCHE...
Gallery: Duncan Auto Swap Meet draws car enthusiasts to Fairgrounds
The Duncan Swap Meet opened up at the fairgrounds arena and surrounding buildings March 26 and continued through March 28. Vendors displayed items across the Fairgrounds’ Winchester Room, the Livestock Arena, the South Barn, Territory Hall and the Stephens County Arena. The family-friendly event brought community members together, as well as people from surrounding states to town for the weekend.
Gallery: Ray of Hope celebrates Easter with annual Spring Fest
Ray of Hope Church celebrated Easter with its annual Spring Fest. The event took place from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, March 28. The event offered popsicles, popcorn, prizes, face painting, inflatables, pony rides, a fire truck, train ride, bounce houses and an obstacle course.
Gallery: Sixth annual Nicole Nichols Car Show races into town
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR MOST OF WESTERN OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS... The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Fire Weather Watch for breezy winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 20 percent.
VHR receives $1,000 from Totally Rad 80s Bash
Duncan Chamber of Commerce Director of Community Engagement Jessica Bryant, Von Hawks Rising Guitarist Kade Golleher, Von Hawks Rising Board Member Stephanie Gates, Von Hawks Rising Drummer Allen Gates, Von Hawks Rising Board Member Buddy Honaker, Duncan Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Kelly Arnold and Duncan Chamber of Commerce Board Member Craig Taliaferro.
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Gallery: Dads and daughters stir up conversation over tea
Skip to main content You have permission to edit this collection. 63° Duncan, OK (73533) Today Partly cloudy this evening, then becoming cloudy after midnight. Low around 50F. Winds N at 10 to 20 mph.. Tonight Partly cloudy this evening, then becoming cloudy after midnight. Low around 50F. Winds N at 10 to 20 mph. Updated: February 14, 2026 @ 5:12 pm Full Forecast E-Paper Think Ability hosted its Daddy-Daughter Tea Party, which dads escorted their daughters to at the Garden Café Feb. 7.
Gallery: Totally Rad 80s Bash fills country club with nostalgia
Skip to main content You have permission to edit this collection. 64° Duncan, OK (73533) Today Clear skies. Low 38F. Winds light and variable.. Tonight Clear skies. Low 38F. Winds light and variable. Updated: February 11, 2026 @ 3:24 pm Full Forecast E-Paper Von Hawks Rising launched its “Totally Rad 80s Bash” alongside the Duncan Chamber of Commerce this past month at the Duncan Golf and Tennis Club.
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...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 or more inches are likely across parts of Oklahoma. A glaze of ice up to two tenths of an inch is possible in parts of southern Oklahoma and north Texas along with sleet accumulations. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph on Friday. Additionally, dangerously cold wind chills are expected Friday night through Sunday morning.
Photo: Waiting for Santa Claus
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Gallery: City of Comanche lights up the night sky with evening parade
Skip to main content You have permission to edit this collection. 40° Duncan, OK (73533) Today Partly cloudy skies early will give way to cloudy skies late. Low 38F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.. Tonight Partly cloudy skies early will give way to cloudy skies late. Low 38F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Updated: December 15, 2025 @ 8:34 pm Full Forecast E-Paper The City of Comanche wrapped up a full weekend of festive moments and Christmas smiles with its annual parade down Oak Main.
Photo: Duncan’s Pink Out night raises over $1,300 for Cancer Centers
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM CDT THURSDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, northwest, southern, southwest, and western Oklahoma and northern Texas. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Lady Demons
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Photo: Comanche crowns homecoming queen
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Averie Cook was named the 2025 Comanche High School Homecoming Queen and was escorted by Jonathan Alvarez. Are you a morning person? Do you count on your coffee to give you that initial jolt of energy? If so, we want to know if that first cup of coffee helps get your day going. Click the link below to take our poll. You voted: Yes! Not me Articles Images Videos Commented Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos.
Photos: Kylee Sheppard named as Duncan Demons new queen
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Kylee Sheppard named as Duncan Demons new queen
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Gallery: Comanche meeting discusses dangers of fentanyl
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Gallery: City of Duncan hosts inaugural Family Fright Night
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Photos: Line ‘em up! NSR hog show entries start to roll in
The earliest entries for the National Swine Registry’s (NSR) Fall Classic began to arrive at 8 a.m. sharp Wednesday, Oct. 18, which is pictured with a long line of vehicles outside of the Stephens County Fairgrounds and Expo Center. The highly coveted NSR event, which comes to Duncan on an annual basis, will bring hundreds of pigs — an estimated 146 breeding stock and 909 weanling pigs — to Stephens County to find potential buyers this week. This year’s event will run from Wednesday, Oct.
Gallery: Bray-Doyle crowns homecoming royalty
Skip to main content You have permission to edit this collection. 65° Duncan, OK (73533) Today Mostly clear. Low 44F. Winds N at 10 to 15 mph.. Tonight Mostly clear. Low 44F. Winds N at 10 to 15 mph. Updated: October 14, 2023 @ 3:17 pm Full Forecast E-Paper The Bray-Doyle Donkeys crowned their homecoming royalty on Thursday, Oct. 12. Taking this year’s queen crown was senior Faith Ford. Senior Caleb Carson took home the homecoming king title. Are you a morning person?
Photos: Marlow Outlaws crown homecoming royalty
Skip to main content You have permission to edit this collection. 84° Duncan, OK (73533) Today A clear sky. Low 57F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph.. Tonight A clear sky. Low 57F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Updated: October 9, 2023 @ 5:37 pm Full Forecast E-Paper The Marlow Outlaws crowned their 2023 homecoming royalty on Friday, Oct. 6 ahead of their game against Dickson at home. This year’s homecoming crown went to Kirsten Travis. Cade Gilbert was selected as homecoming king.
Gallery: Chisholm Mall Fall Fest kicks off autumn season with fun, games and shopping
Skip to main content You have permission to edit this collection. 87° Duncan, OK (73533) Today Variable clouds with strong thunderstorms. Storms may produce large hail and strong winds. High 88F. Winds SE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80%.. Tonight Thunderstorms, some strong early, then cloudy skies after midnight. Storms may produce large hail and strong winds. Low 63F. Winds NNE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90%.
Gallery: Ranch Rodeo Round Up pays tribute to the Cowboy Way
Skip to main content You have permission to edit this collection. 85° Duncan, OK (73533) Today Partly cloudy this evening with more clouds for overnight. Low 68F. Winds SE at 10 to 15 mph.. Tonight Partly cloudy this evening with more clouds for overnight. Low 68F. Winds SE at 10 to 15 mph. Updated: October 2, 2023 @ 6:45 pm Full Forecast E-Paper The Red River Ranch Rodeo rode into Duncan and the Stephens County Fairgrounds’ Claud Gill Arena last weekend, Sept. 29-30.
Gallery: Marlow Softball honors seniors
Skip to main content You have permission to edit this collection. 87° Duncan, OK (73533) Today Sunny. High near 95F. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph.. Tonight Clear skies. Low 69F. Winds SE at 10 to 15 mph. Updated: September 28, 2023 @ 11:54 am Full Forecast E-Paper Marlow High School softball honored the Lady Outlaws’ seniors on Monday night. Seniors honored included: 1-Alisha Lemons; 7-Allye Haile; 10-Kenlee Wilson; 17- Trinity Linam; and 18-Abi Oliver. Are you a morning person?
Gallery: Senior night recognizes Lady Indians
Skip to main content You have permission to edit this collection. 89° Duncan, OK (73533) Today A few passing clouds. Low 72F. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 mph.. Tonight A few passing clouds. Low 72F. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Updated: September 20, 2023 @ 6:16 pm Full Forecast E-Paper Comanche‚Äôs softball seniors stand together with their families after receiving honors following the 5-4 victory over Lexington this past Monday evening.
Photos: Velma-Alma crowns homecoming royalty
Skip to main content You have permission to edit this collection. 71° Duncan, OK (73533) Today Thunderstorms likely this morning. Then a chance of scattered thunderstorms this afternoon. A few storms may be severe. High around 90F. Winds S at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 80%.. Tonight Scattered thunderstorms early, then partly cloudy after midnight. A few storms may be severe. Low 68F. Winds SSE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Column: Boycotting local businesses not the way to get back at city government
I’m going to get on a soapbox for a minute. As most of you know, I proudly work for The Duncan Banner. That job has brought me a new appreciation for our locally owned businesses and community. I’ve always been quite proud of my scrappy little hometown. We’re small, but we’re fighters. Always have been. Working for The Duncan Banner has broadened my thought of what “home” is and now includes all of Stephens County. I’ve been made to feel welcome in each school in each town in the whole area.
Photos: Comanche community remembers Noah Presgrove
The Comanche community came together on the evening of Thursday, Sept. 7 for a candlelight vigil in the honor of Noah Presgrove. Presgrove is a 2023 Comanche High School graduate whose death earlier this week shook the community. At tonight’s Comanche-Marlow football game, a moment of silence is scheduled before The National Anthem to honor Presgrove and memorialize him.
Gallery: Rush Springs Watermelon Festival as sweet as ever
Skip to main content You have permission to edit this collection. 109° Duncan, OK (73533) Today A clear sky. Low 72F. Winds ENE at 10 to 15 mph.. Tonight A clear sky. Low 72F. Winds ENE at 10 to 15 mph. Updated: August 17, 2023 @ 4:37 pm Full Forecast E-Paper ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 107.
Nonprofit organization hosts celebration night in Duncan
Skip to main content You have permission to edit this collection. 99° Duncan, OK (73533) Today Some clouds. Low near 75F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph.. Tonight Some clouds. Low near 75F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph. Updated: August 10, 2023 @ 4:35 pm Full Forecast E-Paper ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory today, heat index values up to 108.
Gallery: Old Settlers’ Picnic returns for 133rd year in Velma
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