Altus News

The Altus Police Department was made aware of a possible attempted child abduction that occurred recently within the city limits of Altus.A 12-year-old female was walking home from school when…

A missing persons report has been filed with the Altus Police Department regarding an at-risk elderly female. The family of Grace Ann Adams-Hoover attempted contact with her the morning of…

COVID-19 Community Level for Oklahoma State Department of Health District 5, which covers Southwest Oklahoma, shows some counties are in the low/green risk category while others are in the high/orange…

Jackson County Memorial Hospital of Altus surgeons Dr. Richard Katseres, who has practiced surgery at JCMH since 1996, and Dr. Stan Sherman, who began at JCMH in 2018, cover a…

Registration is now open for both recreation and competitive children's basketball leagues. To sign-up log into playaltus.com and select boys or girls basketball to register. 1st and 2nd grade boys/girls…

The Western Oklahoma State College (WOSC) Community Chorus presents a Director’s Choice Concert, in honor of long time Choral Music Educator and Director, Ken Cox.Rehearsals begin on Monday, Sept. 12…

There will be a special election on Tuesday, Nov. 8 to fill the vacated Altus City Council position of Ward 4. Qualified candidates may file to run at the Jackson…

Although the Altus High School Bulldogs made some good plays offensively, and impressed the crowds defensively, they fell to the tough 4A district Elk City Elks in the first game…