Wellington, TX Man Sentenced in Collingsworth County

Wheeler County, TX — A single-vehicle crash early Wednesday morning on Interstate 40 claimed one life and left two others injured, according to the Texas Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at approximately 3:39 A.M. on May 1,

Oklahoma City, OK — On April 30, 2025, the Oklahoma Legislature passed House Bill 1732, a measure that affirms the right of public schools to broadcast their own athletic events, including preseason, regular season, and playoff games.

Roger Mills County Election Board Press Release Cheyenne, OK – Registered voters who become physically incapacitated after 5:00 p.m. Monday, April 28th and are unable make it to the polls, still have an opportunity to cast their

Roger Mills County Election Board Press Release Cheyenne, OK – Friday, May 16th, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the June 10th Town of Cheyenne Special

SWOSU Press Release Ouachita Mountains, AR – Students from Southwestern Oklahoma State University’s (SWOSU) Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences recently participated in a field experience at the Ouachita Mountains Biological Station in Arkansas. The trip, held

Cheyenne, OK – With the May 13 Election approaching, County Election Board officials are reminding voters of Election Day laws. PERSONS ALLOWED INSIDE ELECTION ENCLOSURE It is a crime for any person other than voters and election

SWOSU Press Release Cedar Hill, TX – Students and professors from Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) recently helped organize and host the 2025 Southcentral Regional Convention of the TriBeta Biological Honor Society at Mt. Lebanon Camp and

Cheyenne, OK – Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, for the Roger Mills County Special Election. Roger Mills County Election Board Secretary Kelly Tice offers these important tips to voters—especially

SWOSU Press Release Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Patsy Parker as Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, effective June 1, 2025. Dr. Parker brings

Elk City, OK – The Elk City Chamber of Commerce has been awarded more than $200,000 through the Route 66 Revitalization Grant Program, aimed at preserving and enhancing one of Elk City’s most recognizable landmarks—Parker Drilling Rig

SWOSU Press Release Little Rock, AR – Seven undergraduate psychology students from Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) recently presented their original research at the 2025 Southwestern Psychological Association (SWPA) Convention held in Little Rock, Ark. This regional

SWOSU Press Release Weatherford, OK – The Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Department of Nursing and the World Languages minor program have launched an exciting new interdisciplinary partnership. This collaboration will allow nursing students to pursue a

SWOSU Press Release Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) will host four commencement ceremonies on the Weatherford campus in May for the Spring 2025 graduating seniors. Eligible participants for the ceremonies include students who will

SWOSU Press Release Weatherford, OK – The Department of Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) will host a plant sale on Saturday, May 3, in the Old Science Building on the Weatherford campus.

SWOSU Press Release Weatherford, OK – The 2025 Westview Festival at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) featured award-winning fantasy author and Oklahoma native David R. Slayton as its keynote speaker. Held on Wednesday, April 16, at the

Washita Co. Election Office Press Release Cordell, OK – Some voters in Washita County will receive an Address Confirmation Notice in the mail soon. Washita County Election Board Secretary Ashton Hymer said the law requires that Address

From April 25 to April 30, 2025, western Oklahoma experienced significant rainfall, with totals ranging from 2.5 to 3.6 inches across Beckham, Washita, Custer, and Roger Mills counties. These figures are based on data from the Oklahoma

Oklahoma City, OK – The Oklahoma Energy Resources Board (OERB) has awarded over $523,000 in scholarships to 97 students pursuing petroleum-related degrees at Oklahoma universities. Among the recipients are two local students: Brance Pitzer from Canute —

Hobart, OK — The American Cancer Society is gearing up for the 40th annual Relay For Life of Southwest Oklahoma, taking place on Friday, June 20, 2025, from 6PM to 10PM at the Hancock Event Center, located

Oklahoma City, OK – Jose Paxtor-Oxlaj, the man convicted of causing a crash that killed six people near Elk City in 2023, has pleaded guilty to illegally re-entering the United States after a previous deportation. Federal authorities

Sayre, OK – CASA of Western Oklahoma will begin a new volunteer training session on May 19, 2025, and is calling on community members to step forward and make a lasting impact on the lives of foster

Beckham Co., OK – A single-vehicle crash Monday evening on Interstate 40 near Sayre, Oklahoma, left one man dead. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the collision happened around 7:12 p.m. at the 15-mile marker eastbound, about

Norman, OK – The National Weather Service has issued Tornado Watch 182, effective until 11:00 PM CDT tonight, for several counties including Beckham, Custer, Washita, and Roger Mills. This watch encompasses key areas such as Elk City,

Mangum, OK – The Old Greer County Museum & Hall of Fame, Inc. in Mangum has been named one of the recipients of the Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program, securing funding to support its mission of preserving