Drought Conditions Disappearing in Western Oklahoma

Custer County, OK – A California man is facing a felony drug trafficking charge after authorities say nearly 100 pounds of marijuana were discovered during a traffic stop in Custer County. According to a probable cause affidavit

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has been recognized for its Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Administration as the 2026 Best Online Colleges Program in Oklahoma by Research.com, a national higher education research and

Elk City, OK – Elk City alumni are encouraged to mark their calendars now for a summer tradition that brings generations together. The Tri-Annual Elk City School Reunion is set for Friday, July 31 and Saturday, August

Oklahoma City, OK – Sales tax collections distributed on February 9 by the Oklahoma Tax Commission show steady growth across much of western Oklahoma, with Elk City and Weatherford posting notable gains. The February distribution primarily reflects

Cheyenne, OK – Friday, March 13th, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the April 7th Reydon Board of Education General Election, Roger Mills County Election Board

Weatherford, OK — A Weatherford man has been charged after police said they found methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia during a traffic stop and later discovered suspected meth hidden in his sock at the Weatherford Municipal Jail.

Weatherford, OK – Students from the Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Department of Biological and Biological and Biomedical Sciences spent Feb. 7–8 at Quartz Mountain State Park for a field experience tied to their Biology of Plants

Weatherford, OK – Students at Southwestern Oklahoma State University reported strong satisfaction with their overall college experience, according to results from the 2025 Student Satisfaction Inventory. The survey gathers student feedback on what matters most to them

Hollis, OK – A Hollis woman has been charged after authorities say she struck and killed a pedestrian on U.S. Highway 62 on Saturday, Feb. 14. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, 80 year old Sara Romo

Washita County, OK – A large law enforcement presence from multiple states gathered at Clinton Lake on Friday as part of a joint effort to search the lake for possible evidence in a murder case. Officials confirmed

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has selected the SWOSU World Languages Scholars for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. These scholarships benefit students studying in the Department of Language & Literature who have designated World Languages

Hollis, OK — A 54-year-old Hollis woman was killed Saturday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle on U.S. Highway 62, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The collision occurred at approximately 4:08 p.m. on February 14,

Elk City, OK – The Elk City Police Department has announced its 2nd Annual Citizens Police Academy, set to begin April 2, 2026. The 10 week program will meet each Thursday evening from 6 to 9 p.m.

Edmond, OK – Two men were arrested Monday in connection with an identity theft investigation involving an Elk City business. According to a press release from the Elk City Police Department, officers with the Criminal Investigations Division

Oklahoma City, OK – State Sen. Brent Howard, R-Altus, said the second week of the 2026 legislative session brought a full slate of committee meetings and key policy discussions, including the first meeting of the Senate Judiciary

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has announced its 2026 Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame honorees. Known as “SWOSU’s highest honor,” the Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame was established in 1976 by SWOSU to recognize

Woodward, OK – Elk City firefighters were deployed late Tuesday afternoon to assist with a dangerous wildfire near Woodward as part of the Beckham County Task Force. The deployment came as fire warnings and red flag conditions

Sayre, OK – Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning took time this week to recognize the county’s School Resource Officers in honor of National School Resource Officer Day, praising their impact on student safety and school culture across

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has announced that the SWOSU Foundation, Inc.’s first-ever Chairman’s Tower Shoot is set for Thursday, February 26, at Black Oak Farms in Devol, Oklahoma. The Shoot will be fun

Elk City, OK — A new satellite based detection program is already making a difference for fire departments across western Oklahoma. Elk City Fire Chief Kyle Chervenka and Carter Fire Chief Chad Rippetoe say the Next Generation

Beckham County, OK – The Beckham County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of three men and one woman following a wide-ranging child sexual abuse investigation that spanned multiple cities across Oklahoma. Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning

Weatherford, OK – The 56th annual SWOSU Jazz Festival returns to Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) in Weatherford Feb. 19–20. The festival brings two full days of live jazz to campus, including ticketed concerts, educational clinics, and

Norman, OK – A Red Flag Warning has been issued for much of western and southwestern Oklahoma as forecasters warn of dangerous fire weather conditions Tuesday. The National Weather Service in Norman upgraded a Fire Weather Watch

Weatherford, OK — Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) will host an Aerospace and Defense Career Fair on Friday, March 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Pioneer Event Center. The event will connect students with

Oklahoma City, OK — Legislation authored by State Rep. Nick Archer of Elk City recently moved forward in the Oklahoma House. House Bill 3173, known as the Well Repurposing Act, recently passed out of the House Energy