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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

Elk City, OK – A GoFundMe has been launched to support the family of 17-year-old Chaston Adams, the Elk City High School student who lost his life in a car crash northwest of Elk City on Saturday.

Detroit, MI – Elk City Police Department officers Lt. Brad George and Captain Sammy Weygand played a key role in securing justice in a Michigan homicide case last week. The two officers traveled to Detroit, Michigan, at

Clinton, OK — A California man is facing a felony drug trafficking charge after troopers reported finding more than 55 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop in Custer County. According to court records, 41-year-old Yuanfeng Chen

Sayre, OK – Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning says the county’s detention center has achieved a rare distinction: back-to-back perfect inspection scores. “Congratulations to my staff,” Manning said. “A few months ago, the jail inspector came out

Elk City, OK – An Erick man is facing charges after allegedly leading law enforcement on a high-speed motorcycle pursuit through Elk City earlier this month. Authorities say 23-year-old Ethan Melton was spotted riding a black Harley

Sayre, OK – A 31-year-old Sayre man has been charged after authorities say he was found with a 15-year-old girl inside an abandoned trailer in Beckham County. According to court records, the incident occurred on August 18,

Roger Mills County, OK – A 19-year-old Georgia man was killed early Sunday morning in a single-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 283, just north of State Highway 33, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Troopers said the

Elk City, OK – A 17-year-old Elk City High School student was killed and another teen seriously injured Saturday afternoon in a one-vehicle crash northwest of town, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash

Elk City, OK – Western Oklahoma will trade its summer heat for an early taste of fall next week, according to the National Weather Service in Norman and Oklahoma City meteorologists. After a warm weekend with highs

Caddo County, OK – A two-vehicle crash in rural Caddo County sent one man to the hospital Wednesday night. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports the collision happened around 9:25 p.m. on August 13 at the intersection of

Weatherford, OK – The Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce that MA+ Architecture will once again serve as the Official Sponsor of the Charitable Hunt, scheduled for Friday, September 12, 2025, in

Weatherford, OK – The Department of Nursing at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) in Weatherford will begin accepting applications for the Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program on September 1. Applications will be accepted through

Erick, OK — Erick is about to turn purple again. The annual Purple People Eater Fest is set for Friday through Sunday, September 26-28, 2025, celebrating hometown legend Sheb Wooley and his famous novelty hit, “Purple People

Strong City, OK – A Clinton man was hospitalized after a single-vehicle crash early Friday morning in Roger Mills County. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the collision happened at 4:53 a.m. on August 22 at the

Washita County, OK – A single-vehicle crash in Washita County claimed two lives and left another person injured, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Troopers said the wreck happened Tuesday on State Highway 152 near N2340 Road,

Mountain View, OK – A Carnegie man was injured Tuesday afternoon in a two-vehicle collision in Kiowa County. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the crash happened at 3:55 p.m. on State Highway 115 at Highway 9,

Oklahoma City, OK – The Oklahoma Department of Transportation has named Elk City native Will Snipes as the new District 5 Engineer for western Oklahoma. Snipes, a 1994 graduate of Elk City High School, will oversee all

Weatherford, OK – The Office of Public Relations & Marketing at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) received five awards from the Oklahoma College Public Relations Association (OCPRA) during its annual summer conference. The awards recognize a range

Custer County, OK – A Weatherford woman was injured Monday evening in a single-vehicle crash on the eastbound on-ramp to Interstate 40 at mile marker 82. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the crash happened at about

Hobart, OK – Great Plains Regional Medical Center (GPRMC) and Elkview General Hospital today announced a partnership that will expand access to specialty health care services in western Oklahoma. The new Hobart clinic will open Friday, Aug.

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) and ASAP Energy, Inc. have launched an exciting new philanthropic partnership that will provide valuable financial assistance to the university’s students, faculty, and programs. “SWOSU is honored by the

Austin, TX – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has rolled out a new design on Texas driver license (DL) and identification (ID) cards. Beginning today, Aug. 18, all newly issued Texas DLs and IDs will

Weatherford, OK – The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) program at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is celebrating one of the most successful years in its history. The Class of 2025 is the largest graduating class in 25

Dewey County, OK – A Woodward man was hospitalized Sunday evening after a motorcycle crash at the intersection of U.S. Highway 270 and State Highway 51 in Dewey County. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, 70-year-old Dennis

Sayre, OK – The Beckham County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a recent phone scam where callers pose as law enforcement officers in an effort to steal money and financial information. Sheriff Derek Manning said the

Beckham County, OK – A severe lightning storm that swept through Beckham County on Sunday night left behind scattered grass fires and even disabled vehicles on Interstate 40, according to Sheriff Derek Manning. “It was a pretty

Elk City, OK – Elk City firefighters were called to the 800 block of Standifer Drive around 2 p.m. Thursday after reports of a garage fire. Crews quickly located and extinguished the blaze, limiting the damage to