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Oklahoma City, OK – The Canute Public Works Authority (Authority) received approval for a $999,999 loan with 100% principal forgiveness on Tuesday from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve the Authority’s water infrastructure. Construction of

Oklahoma City, OK – County sheriff’s offices across Oklahoma will receive a boost in funding after Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced the distribution of $18 million in grants to all 77 counties on Monday, July 6. The

Oklahoma City, OK – State Rep. Anthony Moore of Clinton has been named The State Chamber’s 2026 Legislator of the Year, earning recognition for his leadership on legislation aimed at strengthening innovation, research commercialization, and economic growth

Elk City, OK – Registration is still open for the upcoming Elk City Alumni Reunion, which welcomes anyone who attended Elk City schools through the class of 2006. The reunion will be held Friday, July 31, and

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) will welcome area students to campus for the SWOSU STEAM Dawg HOUSE Academy Summer Camp on Thursday, July 16, at the SWOSU Wellness Center in Weatherford. The one-day camp

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has recently selected three longtime faculty members to lead academic departments. Dr. Eric Paul has been named chair of the Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Dr. Amanda Evert

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) awarded 670 degrees to 611 students following the Spring 2026 semester. The commencement ceremonies took place in May at the Pioneer Event Center on the Weatherford campus. The Spring

Arapaho, OK – A civil lawsuit filed on behalf of residents and others affected by the November 2025 ammonia gas leak in downtown Weatherford has been placed on hold until January 2027 while federal investigators continue examining

Oklahoma City, OK – Oklahoma House Speaker Pro Tem Anthony Moore has announced his endorsement of Gentner Drummond in Oklahoma’s Republican gubernatorial runoff, saying the attorney general best represents his priorities for the state’s future. Moore, who

Foss Lake, OK – The organizers of Foss Lake Christmas in July have announced Brigadier General Colby Wyatt, Director of the Joint Staff for the Oklahoma National Guard, as the featured guest speaker for the festival’s Opening

Elk City, OK – An Elk City woman has been charged with three felony counts of animal cruelty after investigators alleged two dogs and a ball python were found in severely neglected condition at a residence in

Beckham County, OK – A 32-year-old Illinois man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say he fled from a traffic stop in Beckham County before officers discovered a large quantity of methamphetamine and cocaine inside a

Beckham County, OK – While many rural residents enjoy celebrating Independence Day with fireworks on their own property, Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning is reminding everyone to clean up the mess once the celebration is over. Manning

Beckham County, OK – The Beckham County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a suspected burglary involving stolen copper after deputies responded to a suspicious person call at a rural property. According to Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning, deputies

Oklahoma City, OK – Western Oklahoma communities posted a mix of gains and losses in the latest monthly sales tax distribution released by the Oklahoma Tax Commission, with several regional retail hubs showing solid growth while others

Erick, OK – A 34-year-old Erick man was injured Thursday night after his motorcycle struck a cattle feed tub in the roadway east of Erick, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The collision occurred at approximately 10:19

Washita County, OK — Cloud Chief Fire Department of Cordell, OK has received a donation of emergency drinking water from Anheuser-Busch to help keep its firefighters hydrated during wildfire response efforts. The donation, made in partnership with

Clinton, OK — The Oklahoma Route 66 Museum, a historic site of the Oklahoma Historical Society, recorded the highest single-day revenue in its more than 30-year history this week, a milestone driven by record visitation and gift

Because of men who were willing to risk their lives, livelihoods, and honor 250 years ago, Americans are celebrating two and a half centuries of independence. Specifically, we’re celebrating a document that, consistent with 18th-century American political

Elk City, OK – A woman suffered life threatening injuries after apparently falling from a moving semi truck on Interstate 40 near Merritt last week, prompting a multi agency investigation led by the Beckham County Sheriff’s Office

Elk City, OK – Residents of Western Oklahoma will have an opportunity to meet Democratic gubernatorial nominee Cyndi Munson during a campaign stop in Elk City this week. Munson will host a meet and greet from 4

Beckham County, OK – An Elk City man is facing two felony counts of aggravated trafficking in illegal drugs after investigators allegedly recovered more than 13 pounds of methamphetamine from two storage units, according to a probable

Beckham County, OK – A pursuit that began with an Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics traffic stop west of Sayre ended with the arrest of a suspect hiding in a riverbed after a coordinated response by multiple law

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) graduate Adreana Aquino received first place for undergraduate research at the Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society National Convention. Aquino, a recent SWOSU graduate from Edmond, received the Frank

Elk City, OK – Independence Day lands on Saturday, and fireworks will light up the skies all across western Oklahoma. But one local man is urging people not to forget how dangerous those explosives can be. Paragon

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) student researchers received national recognition at the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics 2026 annual meeting in Minneapolis. Robert Cadena, Peiting Wu and Hanniel Park presented research at

Custer County, OK – A two vehicle collision on Interstate 40 east of Foss Friday afternoon resulted in one passenger being injured, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The collision occurred at approximately 12:49 p.m. on Friday,

Sayre, OK – A 17-year-old Sayre driver was injured Thursday morning in a two vehicle collision at the Interstate 40 eastbound on ramp south of Sayre, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at approximately

Custer County, OK – A two vehicle collision north of Arapaho on Thursday afternoon claimed the lives of two Custer City residents, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The collision occurred at approximately 4:55 p.m. Thursday, June

Elk City, OK — Great Plains Regional Medical Center has been found in full compliance with federal Hospital Price Transparency requirements following a review by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Earlier this year, CMS

More than 500 hospitals across the country, including three that serve Western Oklahoma residents, have received warning letters from federal regulators over alleged violations of hospital price transparency rules. Among the Oklahoma hospitals receiving notices were Great

Burns Flat, OK – An 18-year-old Sayre man was injured Wednesday morning in a one-vehicle rollover crash in Washita County. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the collision occurred at approximately 8:52 a.m. on June 24 at

Childress, TX — A Clinton, Oklahoma man was sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to a felony drug charge in the 100th Judicial District Court in Childress County, Texas. According to court records, Billy Joe Martinez, 42,

Oklahoma City, OK – It’s hard enough to fly a helicopter expertly in ideal circumstances. Herbert Fix did it while being shot at. The 1952 Merritt High School graduate was born in Elk City and raised on

Mangum, OK — A 20-year-old former paraprofessional at Mangum High School was arrested Tuesday on a felony charge of second-degree rape following allegations of inappropriate sexual contact with multiple students. Callie Warboys was taken into custody on

Sayre, OK — Nearly two months after Oklahoma Senate candidate Barry Christian was found dead in a remote area near Erick, the investigation remains in the hands of the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation with no public

Weatherford, OK – Steve Price of Marble Falls, Texas, has generously contributed funds to help refresh the Football coach and staff offices at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) in Weatherford. Price, a 1983 alumnus of SWOSU and

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has selected 27 incoming freshmen to receive Baccalaureate Scholarships and Oklahoma Rising Scholar awards for the 2026–27 academic year. The scholarships are among the university’s most competitive awards for

Arapaho, OK – More details have been released in the investigation of an illegal marijuana grow operation shut down earlier this month near Arapaho. According to a probable cause affidavit filed in Custer County District Court, Oklahoma

Weatherford, OK – Parents, caregivers, educators, and community members are invited to attend a free educational event focused on helping children thrive in today’s digital world. The Great Plains Family YMCA Family Resource Center, Southwestern Oklahoma State

Elk City, OK – The Hemmings Great Race presented by Coker Tire is a nine-day classic car rally that spans more than 2,300 miles and features 140 of the world’s finest antique automobiles. The event uses a

Caddo County, OK – A 40-year-old Weatherford man was seriously injured in a single-vehicle rollover crash early Friday morning approximately eight miles south of Carnegie, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The collision occurred at approximately 5:33

Burns Flat, OK – The South Western Oklahoma Development Authority (SWODA) Board of Trustees recognized Director of Transportation Julie Sanders on June 9 with a Recognition of Excellence Award for her leadership in advancing transportation planning and

Elk City, OK – The Elk City Police Department says two arrests have been made in connection with the recent shooting investigation near Panel Road, and additional arrests are expected as the case continues to develop. According

Voters across Western Oklahoma settled a number of local races during Tuesday’s Oklahoma Primary Election, while statewide contests for governor, lieutenant governor and a proposed minimum wage increase drew significant attention. Among the most closely watched local

Burns Flat, OK — Western Technology Center is currently accepting applications for its Dental Assisting and newly restructured Paramedic programs, offering area residents opportunities to pursue careers in two high-demand healthcare fields. According to Western Technology Center

Arapaho, OK – On Monday, June 15, 2026, OBN’s Marijuana Enforcement Teams (MET) served a Search Warrant at Yaqin Lin LLC. (10050 US Hwy 183) in Arapaho, Oklahoma. “This Search Warrant is in reference to an ongoing

Elk City, OK – Museum Curator Anna Wray recently discovered an extinct animal’s tooth sitting in a pile of rocks at Elk City’s Farm and Ranch Museum. Dr. Miriam Belmaker, archaeologist and Director of the Museum Science

Beckham County, OK — A man experiencing a mental health crisis was safely taken into protective custody Friday after an incident along Highway 6 near the Four Corners area north of Sayre. According to Beckham County Sheriff

Elk City, OK — Two Elk City residents have been charged in Beckham County District Court following an investigation into an alleged kidnapping and attempted armed robbery at an Elk City apartment building June 7. According to