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ANADARKO — We would like to formally apologize to anyone eating lunch while reading this.
According to scanner traffic, Anadarko Police are currently responding to a call about a guy taking a shit behind a local business...
Y'all. That's enough information for today. We don't have follow-up questions.
The Untold Chronicle out.
OKLAHOMA CITY — According to what has been reported by the Oklahoma City Police Department today, they are currently investigating homicide #35 of 2026.
If we break that down by month, that's an average of approximately 5 homicides per month so far this year. And sadly, that number is subject to change as the year continues and additional cases are investigated.
So for comparison, OCPD reported 74 homicides total in 2025. Broken down monthly, that's about 6.17 homicides per month, which is slightly higher than where 2026 currently sits.
OKLAHOMA — Before y'all get too excited, keep in mind that this is still just a rumor at this point. But we sure hope it's true.
There has been talk around Facebook today that Buc-ee's may finally be making its way to Oklahoma. Again, nothing has been officially confirmed, but reports indicate that it may be coming to a location that lands somewhere between El Reno and Yukon.
If this is truly the case, we'll gladly burn a tank of gas for some Beaver Nuggets and one of those heavenly brisket sandwiches. Because going to Buc-ee's is never just a pit stop to fill up. It's a whole ass experience.
OKLAHOMA — So besides spooky shit and unexplained mysteries, we're also huge nerds when it comes to space.
When most people think of black holes, they think of these gigantic, world-eating vacuums that suck up everything around them. And while that’s basically true, over time scientists have also discovered that these black holes can blast or expel stuff back out, creating what they call “cosmic winds.”
OKLAHOMA — With the Fourth of July just around the corner and our nation preparing to celebrate its 250th birthday, there will be fireworks lighting up the skies all across Oklahoma. If you're still trying to decide where to celebrate, here are a few events happening around our great state.
OKLAHOMA CITY — It's been a tragic start to this Monday morning on our roads and highways.
According to what's been reported by the Oklahoma City Police Department, officers responded to two separate incidents in northeast Oklahoma City where three people were found lying in the road.
The first call came in around 1:00 a.m. near Northeast 36th St. and the I-35 Interstate. Police say two people had been hit by a vehicle. Tragically, one person died at the scene. The other was taken to the hospital and their condition has not yet been released.
MCCLAIN COUNTY — It's been a heartbreaking start to the day in Oklahoma. We are saddened to report yet another tragedy this Monday. Two people have lost their lives after a small plane crashed just south of Goldsby in McClain County.
According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the crash happened very close to Southeast 12th Ave and East Center Rd. Troopers located the small aircraft approximately 100 yards from a grass airstrip, where it had crashed into some trees nearby. Officials said the plane also appeared to have caught fire following the crash.
OKLAHOMA CITY — This is never the kind of news we want to report, but this heartbreaking loss deserves to be acknowledged.
The Oklahoma City Fire Department said crews were first dispatched around 2:45 p.m. yesterday to a creek in Northwest Oklahoma City after receiving reports that a young boy had been seen going underwater.
ANADARKO — We just wanted to give a quick shout-out to the City of Anadarko and everyone who came together to make yesterday's event, Honor America Day, such a success at Randlett Park.
It really takes a lot of planning, hard work, and countless hours behind the scenes to pull something like that off, and it certainly didn't go unnoticed. So, thank you to all of the city employees, volunteers, organizers, vendors, first responders, and everyone else who played a part in making it happen.
unsolved
THE CASES THAT STILL DESERVE ANSWERS.
CAMP SCOTT — We've been spending some time digging into one of Oklahoma's most well-known unsolved cases, and the deeper into the rabbit hole we get, the more questions we have.
It's been nearly 50 years since the 1977 Girl Scout Camp Murders at Camp Scott near Locust Grove, and people today are still asking the same question: what really happened that night?
So, we'll be taking a closer look at the case itself, the investigation that followed, the people connected to it, and the questions that still linger nearly five decades later.
CAMP SCOTT — For those of y'all following our multi-part series on the Girl Scout Murders of 1977, we've been working on several visuals to help make everything easier to understand.
This is the best depiction of Camp Scott that we were able to create based on publicly available maps, photographs, court documents, and other historical sources. While we believe it's a solid representation of the camp's general layout, please keep in mind that it is a reconstruction and is not intended to be an exact, to-the-foot recreation of Camp Scott.
Today, we're stepping outside of Caddo County because there's another Oklahoma case that has stayed with us ever since it happened and continues to weigh heavy on our hearts. Every time we happen to drive through Stephens County, we pass those signs by the side of the road asking, "What happened to Noah?" And every time, they always stop us in our tracks. Because to us, they're more than just signs along the highway. They're a constant reminder that a family is still out there waiting for answers, waiting for justice for their beloved Noah.
CAMP SCOTT - As we continue digging into the 1977 Girl Scout Murders, we've realized this story deserves more than just a two-part series.
The deeper we've gone into the investigation, the more we've discovered. There is simply too much information to fit into two articles without leaving out important details, and we want to make sure y'all have the full picture.
So, we're changing things up a bit.
CAMP SCOTT — In the days, months, and years that followed the murders at Camp Scott, investigators worked tirelessly to determine exactly what happened. The case eventually resulted in an arrest, a widely followed trial, and an acquittal. Despite decades of investigation, the murders remain officially unsolved nearly 50 years later.
To better understand the timeline and what unfolded that night, we dug through the pretrial transcripts and put together a summary of the firsthand testimony from the counselors assigned to the Kiowa Unit. We'll begin with the unit's chief counselor, Dee Elder. The other two counselors assigned to the Kiowa Unit were Carla Wilhite and Susan Emery, and we'll break down their firsthand testimony in the next drop as we continue piecing together the timeline of that tragic night.
CAMP SCOTT — Today, we’re going back nearly 50 years to 1977 to take a closer look at the tragic and infamous Girl Scout Camp Murders.
We spent almost two full days elbows-deep in research on this case, and let us tell y'all, we did some serious deep reading. From what we found, there are tons of theories circulating about what may have happened that night, and we feel like we looked at just about all of them. But our goal today is simple: we want to present the facts as they were reported, separate them from the theories, and let y'all decide for yourselves what you think really happened.
OKLAHOMA STORIES WRITTEN IN STONE
WHERE OKLAHOMA'S HISTORY LIVES ON.
We strolled around Dodge today and got to take some really neat photos to share with y'all. One thing we couldn't help but notice was this old building sitting along the river.
What may initially look like an old abandoned building to some actually has a pretty amazing history behind it. When you stop and look at the bigger picture, it's incredible to think about how far society and technology have come over the years and how different life looked for the townsfolk who called this area home more than a century ago.
So, we're about to take y'all all the way back to 1901. Think of it as time travel, but just without the DeLorean and the flux capacitor.
As we mentioned when we officially launched this series yesterday, we're starting close to home here in Caddo County. As the series continues, we'll see where the road takes us from there.
So today, we're traveling back in time to 1947 to take a look at one of Anadarko's most recognizable historic landmarks: the Redskin Theater.
Today, we're taking a trip back to the year of 1912 to talk about one of Anadarko's most iconic landmarks, the historic Rock Island Train Depot.
If you're from the Anadarko area, chances are you've probably driven by this old depot more times than you can count. So, we finally decided it was time to learn more about its story.
LOCAL SPOTLIGHT
THE HEARTBEAT OF OUR HOMETOWNS.
In this week's Local Spotlight, we're taking a behind-the-scenes look at The DodgeCast and the voice behind the mic, Jared Pederson. The DodgeCast has grown into one of Anadarko’s favorite local podcasts, with more than 170 episodes available now for listeners to enjoy.
OKLAHOMA MYSTERIES
DIGGING INTO OKLAHOMA'S STRANGEST STORIES AND LOCAL LEGENDS.
EL RENO — We recently came across some stories about Fort Reno, and after researching more about it, we thought it was way too interesting not to share with y'all.
So let's start with a little history about the Fort first.
According to the National Park Service, Fort Reno was established in 1874 as a U.S. Army military post. Over the years, it served a lot of different purposes. It helped protect settlers and travel routes, later housed German prisoners of war during World War II, and eventually became an agricultural research center. It also witnessed Oklahoma's transformation from Indian Territory into statehood, making it a place that's seen quite a bit of history unfold over the many years.
OKLAHOMA — Has anyone here ever heard of the legend of the Oklahoma Octopus? We know it sounds a little wild since we're landlocked here in Oklahoma, but after going down the rabbit hole on this one, we found a pretty interesting story.
According to the legend, there's an octopus that somehow adapted to living in freshwater and is said to live in Lake Thunderbird, Lake Tenkiller, and Oologah Lake.
ANADARKO — Today, we're talking about Bigfoot sightings because after last week's discussion about Old Indian Road or Indian Road, as many of y'all were quick to correct us, one thing that kept popping up in the comments was people sharing stories about seeing a Bigfoot-like figure in the area. And it wasn't just one or two people. Several people described seeing something similar, which naturally got us curious.
So, down the rabbit hole we went.
SPENCER – Since we've been doing a deep dive into local legends and hauntings, you've probably already figured out that we truly believe in this spooky shit. Like many of you, some of our staff have experienced things firsthand. Things that simply still can't be explained.
And today, we're branching out a little beyond Caddo County because Oklahoma is full of strange places, creepy legends, and scary stories that have been passed down for generations. There are way too many paranormal locations across our state not to talk about them.
So, of course when people started telling us about a place known as the “Purple Church”, we had to see what all the fuss was about. And let us tell you, the stories surrounding this place are enough to make the hair on the back of your neck stand up.
CADDO COUNTY — Ok, y'all... now you've got us curious.
Several people have told us we need to dig into Peck's Country Road (we apologize if that's wrong in any way shape or form) and the Bleeding Church, but here's the thing... We've searched, and so far, we haven't been able to find much of anything on either one.
So we're turning to the people who know Caddo County best: y'all.
The Untold Chronicle WORD OF THE DAY
THE DICTIONARY OKLAHOMA FORGOT TO WRITE.
Today’s word: TUPPERWHERE? (noun)
tup·per·where (tuh-per-wair)
Definition:
The mysterious phenomenon in which every plastic food container somehow survives… but the matching lid disappears without a trace.
Example:
“I’ve got 37 containers and exactly one lid that fits absolutely nothing. It’s a full-blown case of Tupperwhere.”
The Untold Chronicle Note:
Scientists can’t explain it. Grandmas can’t explain it. Somewhere in America, there’s a cabinet full of nothing but lids… and we just haven’t found it yet.
Today's word: NAPTIMISM (noun)
nap·tim·ism (nap-tuh-miz-um)
Definition:
The completely unreasonable confidence that a "quick 20-minute nap" definitely won't turn into a three-hour coma.
Example:
"I laid down for a power nap at 2:00 p.m. and woke up confused, dehydrated, and wondering why it was dark outside. That's peak naptimism."
The Untold Chronicle Note:
Side effects of naptimism may include waking up unsure what day it is, thinking it's the next morning, and questioning every life decision that led to lying down "for just a minute."
Today’s word: GASSTIMATION (noun)
gas·sti·ma·tion (gas-stuh-MAY-shun)
Definition:
Calculating exactly how far your gas tank will stretch based entirely on hope, optimism, and refusing to stop at the gas station.
Example:
“The low fuel light’s been on for 20 miles, but I’m running on pure gasstimation now.”
The Untold Chronicle Note:
Gasstimation is not recognized by mechanics, fuel gauges, or common sense… but somehow, every Oklahoman has a PhD in it.
Today's word: YEEHAWPOTHESIS (noun)
yee·haw·poth·e·sis (yee-haw-poth-uh-sis)
Definition: An educated guess based entirely on years of living in Oklahoma and knowing exactly how these stories usually end.
Example: "My yeehawpothesis is that the loose cow didn't magically appear... somebody forgot to latch the gate again."
The Untold Chronicle Note: It's not a theory backed by science. It's a theory backed by experience... and probably someone's uncle saying, "I had a feeling this was gonna happen."
Today’s word: FERALMETER (noun)
fer·al·me·ter (fair-uhl-mee-ter)
Definition: The official-unofficial scale for measuring how close your day is to ending up on the evening news.
Example: Before lunch, there was a runaway emu, a stolen riding mower, and someone arguing with a mailbox. Today’s feralmeter is absolutely cooked.
The Untold Chronicle Note: The feralmeter has never been peer-reviewed, but Oklahoma reviews it daily.
ANADARKO — Apparently, our name has been dropped numerous times by somebody who seems to think they have some kind of unofficial duty to follow the cops around town and spit out random shit that isn't even real or true.
And somehow part of that narrative being spit out is that we're in "cahoots" with the police, and apparently on some days, we are the police. If that's the case, we'd like to know where our badges and squad cars are, because we're clearly missing out on some benefits.
On top of that, we get to deal with people showing up on our page trying to defend said person, throwing around accusations like, "You aren't so spicy to the white people," or "You exploit people for likes and followers," as if repeating something enough times magically makes it true.
Bro, who hurt you?
We’ve never had any dealings with this person, we don't even know you bro, and yet “The Untold Chronicles” seems to be the hot topic of every other Facebook live. And while we are here, sir, it’s “chronicle”. Singular. Not “chronicles”. Plural. Would you look at that? You learn something new every day.
Because if we are going to be living rent-free in that head of yours, at least get our damn name right.