Oklahoma Imposes Burn Ban in 44 Counties Amid Wildfire Risk

Elk City, OK — A coordinated law enforcement operation led by the Elk City Police Department has resulted in multiple arrests tied to serious criminal offenses, following the execution of several search warrants. The effort, carried out

Oklahoma City, OK – Elk City native Sadiaa Jones was recently hired as the new Oklahoma City University Athletics Director. The 1995 Elk City High School graduate has been Executive Athletic Director for Dallas College since 2021.

SWOSU Press Release Weatherford, OK – Representatives from Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) and the City of Weatherford recently joined the Oklahoma Army National Guard for a visit to Fort Sill that highlighted the Guard’s military capabilities

SWOSU Press Release Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) and the Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority (OSIDA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Monday, June 9, during a ceremony at SWOSU’s Weatherford campus. The

Weatherford, OK – Dozens of Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) alumni and friends spent a stellar weekend celebrating SWOSU Football Legacy weekend June 6 and 7, in Weatherford. Over $40,000 was raised to support the SWOSU football

Elk City, OK – A concrete truck overturned Thursday morning just after 10 a.m. at the intersection of 20th Street and Pioneer in Elk City. According to Elk City Police Chief Eddie Holland, the truck tipped over

SWODA Press Release Beckham County – SWODA is proud to announce a significant partnership with Great Plains Regional Medical Center. The partnership placed a Naloxone vending machine at the Emergency Room entrance of the hospital, providing 24-hour,

Clinton, OK – The City of Clinton has announced a temporary disruption in utility payment services due to a scheduled software transition. From Tuesday evening, June 17, 2025, through Thursday, June 19, 2025, there will be no

Weatherford, OK – Rick Koch, a conservative businessman and community leader, has officially entered the race for Oklahoma State Senate District 26. The announcement came in a press release provided by Koch’s campaign, highlighting a platform centered

Oklahoma is officially drought-free—for the first time since June 25, 2019. The U.S. Drought Monitor map released Thursday, June 12, 2025, shows no signs of drought across the entire state. Not even the typical “Abnormally Dry” (D0)

OSIDA Press Release Burns Flat, OK – The Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority (OSIDA) is proud to announce an innovative partnership with Dawn Aerospace that will bring the company’s revolutionary Aurora spaceplane to the Oklahoma Air and

Elk City, OK — The Route 66 Fest is rolling back into Elk City for a weekend packed with entertainment, food, and community celebration just in time for Father’s Day. Hosted at Ackley Park on Friday and

Western Oklahoma’s rich stretch of Route 66 will come alive again this summer with the annual Western Oklahoma Rt 66 Cruise, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, June 13–14. The cruise kicks off Friday morning at 8 a.m.

Oklahoma Historical Society Press Release Clinton, OK — On Saturday, June 28, from 1-4 p.m., the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum will host a special signing for the new book “Route 66 – The First 100 Years” with

Caddo Co., OK – A fatal single-vehicle collision claimed the life of a 17-year-old El Reno male early Tuesday morning, June 10, 2025, in Caddo County. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 3:57

Voters in both Cheyenne and Clinton turned out Tuesday, June 10, for special elections—and delivered decisive results in favor of two local propositions. Cheyenne Approves PSO Franchise Ordinance In Cheyenne, residents voted 36 to 3 in favor

Elk City, OK — Red Rock Behavioral Health Services is hosting a special outreach event on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at their Elk City Outpatient Office, located at 3080 W. 3rd

Oklahoma City, OK – Rep. Anthony Moore (R-Clinton), who served as Speaker Pro Tempore during the First Session of the 60th Oklahoma Legislature, called the session “phenomenal,” despite a hectic finish. “We ended with a bit of

Oklahoma City, OK – The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) held its June Transportation Commission meeting on June 4, 2025, honoring the commitment of its crews to workplace safety. ODOT Executive Director Tim?Gatz and Assistant Director of

Clinton, OK — A Clinton man is facing multiple charges after leading police on a dangerous high-speed chase through residential areas in the early morning hours of May 31, 2025. According to a probable cause affidavit filed

By Landry Brewer Cordell, OK – Washita County Undersheriff Rusty Cannon and his wife, Carol, met a famous actor at the sheriff’s office a decade and a half ago. The celebrity was in Cordell then because of

SWOSU Press Release Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is proud to announce a significant gift from William (Bill) Morris, a 1974 alumnus of the university, and his wife, Gail, both of Wichita, Kansas. This

Voters in Cheyenne and Clinton will weigh in on two separate propositions during a special election on Tuesday, June 10. Cheyenne Ordinance on PSO Franchise Agreement Residents of the Town of Cheyenne will decide whether to grant

Clinton, OK – Clinton Public Schools has found its next leader. Following the departure of Superintendent Tyler Bridges, the Clinton Board of Education voted Friday to name Nathan Meget as the district’s new superintendent. Meget, who currently