Beckham County Task Force Continues to Help with Texas Fires

Clinton, OK – A Mustang man has been charged in Custer County District Court with aggravated trafficking in illegal drugs after Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers allegedly discovered more than 1,000 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop

Weatherford, OK – The 2025-2026 Dr. Melody Ashenfelter Scholar at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is Tabor Marlatt of Sharon, Oklahoma. The Ashenfelter Scholarship is awarded annually to a student studying in the Everett Dobson College of

Sayre, OK – Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning is warning residents about a scam targeting families shortly after an arrest is made. According to Manning, scammers are using publicly available arrest information to contact family members and

Elk City, OK – Drivers across western Oklahoma are urged to continue using caution following the recent winter storm that moved through the region, according to Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning. While the area avoided some of

Norman, OK – A winter storm that moved through Western Oklahoma over the weekend delivered a wide range of snowfall totals, with several communities picking up significant accumulations. According to preliminary estimates from the National Weather Service

Western Oklahoma is beginning to dig out after a powerful winter storm moved through the state over the weekend, dumping heavy snow and creating hazardous travel conditions that continue into the new week. While snowfall is tapering

Norman, OK – Western Oklahoma is entering the early stages of a major winter storm as Arctic air pours into the state Friday morning. Temperatures are falling rapidly, wind chills are plunging below zero, and dangerous travel

Sayre, OK – Early voting for the Merritt Public Schools bond election will begin Thursday, Feb. 5, according to the Beckham County Election Board. Early voting will be held Thursday, Feb. 5, and Friday, Feb. 6, from

Norman, OK – As of 6 AM Thursday morning, January 22, the winter storm expected to impact western Oklahoma is coming into clearer focus, with some important changes to timing and impacts. The biggest change is that

Oklahoma City, OK – Rep. Nick Archer has introduced legislation aimed at positioning Oklahoma to compete for a future U.S. national laboratory and other major federal research centers. House Bill 3176 would create the Oklahoma Gas, Artificial

Weatherford, OK – Cindy Hunt of Hydro, Oklahoma has been named the Ann Gillingham Memorial Teaching Scholarship winner at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) for the 2025-2026 academic year. Hunt is an educator at Hydro-Eakly Public Schools

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has named Amanda Wood, Mattie Pritchett, and Mesa Flippo, all of Geary, Oklahoma, as the Bill and Elois Muncy Memorial Scholars for Academic Year 2025-2026. Wood is a freshman

Washington, D.C. – Small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Beckham, Caddo, Greer, and Washita counties now have access to low interest federal disaster loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration following a drought declaration affecting much

Western Oklahoma – As winter weather approaches across Oklahoma and neighboring states, utility and public safety officials are urging residents to prepare now to reduce risks and stay safe during cold temperatures, ice, and potential storms. Public

Clinton, OK – A Clinton man is facing a felony charge after a high-speed police pursuit through Clinton that ended in a crash north of town. According to court records, Daydrean James Malone, 33, was charged in

Wheeler County, Texas – Voters and potential candidates in Shamrock and Wheeler have several upcoming election-related deadlines and voting dates to be aware of, according to official notices released this week. The City of Shamrock General Election

Arapaho, OK – An Oklahoma City man has been charged in Custer County with a felony count of obtaining merchandise by bogus check, according to court records filed this month. Frashon Allen Ford, 30, of Oklahoma City,

Clinton, OK – Clinton Public Schools placed all campuses on a soft lockdown late Tuesday morning following an anonymous threat reported at Clinton Middle School. According to the district, the precautionary lockdown was initiated at approximately 11:44

Weatherford, OK – The Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Department of Allied Health Sciences will host the third annual Anatomage Tournament, in collaboration with Anatomage, on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at the Pioneer Event Center. The tournament

Oklahoma City, OK – A blast of Arctic air and winter precipitation is on the way to western Oklahoma, bringing the first real chance of measurable snow and icy conditions of the season for Elk City, Weatherford,

Wheeler, TX – The Wheeler Volunteer Fire Department recently held its annual awards banquet, recognizing the dedication, sacrifice, and hard work of its firefighters over the past year. The banquet honored countless hours of training, emergency response,

Roger Mills County, OK – A coordinated, countywide emergency response helped stop four grass fires Friday afternoon, Jan. 16, with minimal damage despite ongoing drought conditions and elevated fire danger. According to information provided by Roger Mills

Elk City, OK – With the 2026 Regular Session set to begin Monday, February 2, members of the Oklahoma House are finalizing bill filings and committee agendas. Rep. Nick Archer (R-Elk City) recently shared insight into that

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) will host the 38th National Convention of Alpha Mu Gamma, the National Collegiate Languages Honor Society, from March 5–7, 2026. The event will bring together students, faculty, and language

Beckham County, OK – An Elk City man is facing felony charges following an alleged pursuit and arrest near Sayre on Sunday, Jan. 4. According to court records, Kevin Lanell Scott, 36, was arrested after authorities attempted