Famed competitive eater Joey "Jaws" Chestnut reclaimed his title Friday at the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest after skipping last year's gastronomic battle in New York for the ...

Hamas said Friday it has given a "positive" response to the latest proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza but said further talks were needed on implementation. It was not clear if Hamas' statement meant it ...

Waves of drones and missiles targeted Kyiv overnight in the largest aerial assault since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began more than three years ago, officials said Friday, amid a renewed Russian ...

Recent polls will tell you there's been a drop in national pride among Americans, particularly Democrats in the Trump era, with some questioning whether to celebrate July Fourth at all this year. But ...

On Friday, June 27, a ribbon cutting was held recognizing the name change of BancCentral National in Alva to Dream First Bank ...

Fourth of July activities begin early today in Alva. The annual Cops & Bobbers youth fishing derby begins with registration ...

Ko Brooks, a senior biology major from Alva attending Northwestern Oklahoma State University, was selected to participate in ...

When you visit Alva High School, you'll see Goldbugs everywhere, including on the outside of the building. In the 1987-1988 ...

An Alva man is charged with two felonies after police responded to a domestic situation Thursday, July 26. According to court documents, Michael Dewayne Hebert, 40, of Alva, has been charged in Woods ...

An Alva man was helping out a woman from Cherokee by loaning her a credit card for necessities like gas and groceries. But when his credit card was maxed out with other charges, he and his family ...

The Supreme Court on Thursday cleared the way for the deportation of several immigrants who were put on a flight in May bound for South Sudan, a war-ravaged country where they have no ties. The ...

With a series of "yes" replies to a judge, a man accused of killing four Idaho college students pleaded guilty in exchange for life in prison and no death penalty. But left untold so far: What ...