Beckham Co. Deputy Involved in High Speed Pursuit

Elk City, OK – A barn-style mechanic shop on East Seventh Street caught fire Monday night after an explosion, according to Elk City Fire Chief Kyle Chervenka. Fire crews were called to 710 E. Seventh at 8:05

Canute, OK — History was made at the Harrison Family Farm Saturday when Amber Harrison, known statewide as “The Pumpkin Mom,” shattered two Oklahoma state records during the Oklahoma Giant Pumpkin Growers Weigh-Off. For the first time

Elk City, OK – The Elk City Fall Festival is set to bring two full days of arts, crafts, food, and fun to the Elk City Convention Center on September 20–21. Admission is free, giving families and

Childress, TX – On Wednesday, September 10, ten pleas were heard in the 100th Judicial District Court in Childress County. Among those was the case of Kerry Molina, 35, of Wellington, Texas. Luke Inman, District Attorney for

Kiowa County, OK – A Mountain View woman was injured Wednesday night in a head-on collision along State Highway 9 in Kiowa County. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the crash happened at 9:07 p.m. when a

Weatherford, OK – The Regional University System of Oklahoma (RUSO) Board of Regents has announced a temporary change in leadership at Southwestern Oklahoma State University. President Diana Lovell has requested extended personal time to be with her

Dewey County, OK — A Woodward County EMS paramedic was killed Thursday afternoon in a collision on U.S. Highway 270 that also injured three others, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Troopers said 55-year-old Jeffery W. Jones

Orem, Utah — Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed Wednesday afternoon while speaking at Utah Valley University as part of his “American Comeback Tour.” Kirk, 31, was addressing an outdoor

Custer County, OK – A Marlow man was injured early Wednesday morning when his commercial vehicle rolled over on State Highway 54 in Custer County, about 11 miles south of Thomas, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

Clinton, OK – Clinton’s business and civic leaders gathered Friday night at the Frisco Center for the annual Clinton Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet, where longtime community leader Ken Baker was honored as the 2025 Clinton Citizen

Elk City, OK – A Cheyenne man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly stealing a mini-bike from Tractor Supply in Elk City and leading law enforcement on a chase through Beckham County. According to a probable

Elk City, OK – An Elk City man has been arrested and charged with kidnapping after police say he took a 10-year-old girl without permission and transported her to multiple locations around town while intoxicated. According to

Clinton, OK — A Clinton teenager is facing felony and misdemeanor charges following a high-speed police pursuit earlier this month in Custer County. According to court records, Ryder Lane Entz, 18, of Clinton, has been charged with

Custer County, OK – A Brooklyn, New York man is facing felony drug trafficking charges in Custer County after authorities allege he was caught transporting more than 25 pounds of marijuana. Quan Chen, 46, was formally charged

Childress, TX – On Wednesday, September 3, three pleas were heard in the 100th Judicial District Court in Childress County. One of those pleas involved a Wellington man. Luke Inman, District Attorney for the 100th Judicial District,

Washita County, OK – A Mountain View man was seriously injured Thursday night in a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 152 in Washita County. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, 54-year-old Terry L. Sperle was driving eastbound

Weatherford, OK – The Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce the Supporting Sponsors for the 6th Annual SWOSU Charitable Hunt, scheduled for Friday, September 12, 2025, at BlackOak Farms in Devol, Oklahoma.

Beckham County, OK – A wrong-way collision Thursday morning sent two people to the hospital in Amarillo, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash happened just after 10 a.m. at the intersection of State

Custer County, OK – Voters in Western Oklahoma made key decisions Tuesday, approving a school bond for Arapaho-Butler Public Schools and selecting a new representative for Clinton’s City Council. In Arapaho-Butler, residents backed a $5.475 million bond

Caddo County, OK – A school bus carrying the Minco High School fast pitch softball team overturned Monday night after colliding with a deer along State Highway 152, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Troopers say the

Beckham County, OK – A 22-year-old Amarillo man escaped injury after a rollover crash Sunday morning on Interstate 40 in Beckham County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Troopers said the wreck happened around 7:25 a.m. on

Ft. Cobb Lake, OK – A Chickasha man was injured Sunday afternoon in a boating accident at Sunset Cove Marina on Fort Cobb Lake, about four miles north of Fort Cobb. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol,

Burns Flat, OK – The Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority (OSIDA) is now accepting applications for the Space Education Grant. Educators and program leaders have until September 22 to apply for funding aimed at supporting innovative space

Elk City, OK – The Elk City Police Department is opening its doors to community members who want to explore a career in law enforcement through a new Police Ride-Along Program. The initiative gives participants a firsthand

Weatherford, OK – The Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Athletic Auction held Saturday, August 9, was also the stage for a special recognition. Mr. Jim Loomis of Weatherford, a 1966 SWOSU alumnus, was presented with one of