Canute Day 2024: A Celebration of Community and Heritage

Eakly, OK — State regulators say a saltwater purge into Five Mile Creek is the likely cause of 25 cattle deaths reported earlier this month in Caddo County. Investigators with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission traced highly saline

Sayre, OK – After a full day of 11 witnesses called to the stand on Tuesday, day three of the murder trial of 38-year-old Clayton Samson Hays of Carter continued Wednesday in Beckham County District Court. Jury

Weatherford, OK – Dr. Renan Bosque, Professor in the Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is part of an international research team whose work has been published in Science. The study

Sayre, OK – After a full day of 11 witnesses called to the stand on Tuesday, day three of the murder trial of 38-year-old Clayton Samson Hays of Carter continued Wednesday in Beckham County District Court. Jury

Canute, OK – Canute Public Schools were placed on precautionary lockdown Wednesday morning as law enforcement pursued a stolen vehicle in the area. The incident began in the early hours of October 1 when a juvenile stole

Canute, OK – Canute Public Schools went into a precautionary lockdown Wednesday morning as law enforcement pursued a stolen vehicle in the area. The lockdown was implemented just before 8:30 a.m. after officials were alerted to the

Beckham County, OK – More details revealed surrounding the mass arrests of illegal truck drivers in Beckham County. Governor Kevin Stitt says a large-scale enforcement action in Beckham County along Interstate 40 led to more than 125

Oklahoma City, OK – The Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) recognizes the danger to the driving public from big rig drivers who may be non-compliant with weight requirements and other regulations or statutes designed to reduce risk from

Elk City, OK – Elk City’s Starbucks, located at South Eastern Avenue and East 7th Street, is among several stores in Oklahoma to close as part of a nationwide downsizing by the coffee giant. The move comes

Elk City, OK – Great Plains Regional Medical Center (GPRMC) is encouraging women to prioritize their breast health this October with a special $35 mammogram offer as part of its Care for Your Pair campaign. The promotion

Arapaho, OK – An Arapaho man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges in Custer County after authorities say he assaulted a woman, injured her dog, and damaged property during an incident earlier this month. According to

Clinton, OK – A Clinton man is facing multiple felony charges after an argument allegedly escalated into threats and gunfire last week. According to court records, Eddie Larkin Pearson Jr., 64, was charged in Custer County District

Arapaho, OK – A Custer County Jail inmate is facing a felony charge after authorities say he damaged a sprinkler system inside the jail, causing more than $1,200 in damages. According to court records, Buddy Jefferson LaRue

Clinton, OK – A Clinton man with multiple prior felony convictions has been charged in Custer County District Court with trafficking methamphetamine after police said he was found in possession of more than 20 grams of the

Beckham County, OK – A Clinton man has been arrested after investigators linked him to an Elk City burglary and fraudulent credit card use across Western Oklahoma. According to court documents, 19-year-old Eric D’Shon McCallister is accused

Beckham County, OK – An arrest warrant has been issued for 20-year-old Malachi Ray Hart of Muskogee, Oklahoma, following allegations of child exploitation and related offenses in Beckham County. According to court records, deputies first encountered Hart

Cordell, OK – Cordell’s downtown square will come alive on Saturday, October 11, as the Cordell Chamber of Commerce hosts the 38th Annual Pumpkin Festival & Car Show. Events run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in

Thomas, OK – An investigation is underway after a reported sexual assault at Thomas-Fay-Custer High school in Custer County. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the allegations, while Thomas-Fay-Custer Schools notified families with a letter

Elk City, OK – The Elk City Pickleball Club is hosting a community pickleball tournament on Saturday, October 4, at the Ackley Park tennis courts. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. and promises fun, competition, and prizes

Oklahoma City, OK – Committee assignments for the Oklahoma House of Representatives were announced by Speaker-Elect Kyle Hilbert, setting the stage for the upcoming legislative session. Among those receiving prominent assignments was Rep. Nick Archer, R-Elk City.

Elk City, OK – The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes are moving forward with a long-anticipated development in Elk City that promises new jobs, economic growth, and family-friendly entertainment for western Oklahoma. Governor Wassana Gorham shared details of

Wheeler County, TX – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized more than nine pounds of suspected methamphetamine and other drugs during a traffic stop along I-40 in Wheeler Co. earlier this week. On Sept. 22,

Elk City, OK – The City of Elk City has purchased a long-abandoned property at 102 BJ Hughes Access Road, taking a major step toward cleanup and redevelopment. According to information released by the City of Elk

Oklahoma City, OK – Sales tax collections are in for September 2025, reflecting transactions from July 16–30 and estimated sales from August 1–15. Most area towns reported increases compared to the same period last year, with statewide

Beckham County, OK – A Missouri woman was arrested in Beckham County after a high-speed pursuit on Interstate 40 that began in Custer County on September 12. According to court records, Luz Marina Galindo Ordonez, 28, was