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SWOSU Hosting Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremonies in May

March 15, 2024 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University will host four commencement ceremonies on the Weatherford campus in May for the Spring 2024 graduating seniors. Eligible participants for the ceremonies include students who will complete

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Gun Safety Bill Passes Committee

March 15, 2024 OK House of Rep. Press Release Rep. Nick Archer, R-Elk City, passed a bill out of the Appropriations & Budget Committee on Thursday that would encourage responsible gun ownership.

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SWOSU Pharmacy Students Advocate at Legislative Day

March 13, 2024 SWOSU Press Release On Tuesday, March 5, a delegation of 23 SWOSU Doctor of Pharmacy students, accompanied by three faculty members, participated in the annual Pharmacy Legislative Day at the Capitol, hosted by the

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January Sales Tax Numbers

March 13, 2024 The latest sales tax numbers have been released and most western Oklahoma communities saw a slight dip in collections when compared to the same time a year ago.

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Colonel Smith Goes to Washington

March 13, 2024 By Landry Brewer John Paul Smith takes a little bit of Elk City with him all over the United States and even overseas.

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Fire Weather Returns Wednesday

March 12, 2024 A study by the Texas A&M forest service finds that the start of the Smokehouse Creek Fires may have originated near Stinnett, Texas in Hutchinson County late last month and may have been caused

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Absentee Deadline and Early Voting

March 11, 2024 Custer County Election Board Press Release The deadline for requesting an Absentee Ballot for the April 2, 2024, Board of Education Elections for Clinton, Weatherford and Hammon School, Clinton Board of Education Special Election,

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Stitt Comments on Recent Wildfires

March 11, 2024 During a recent appearance on KECO’s The Early Morning Show, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt talked about the recent wildfires in Texas and Oklahoma and the relief efforts that have come from the state.

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Local School Conducts “Wildfire” Drill

March 5, 2024 With recent wildfires in parts of western Oklahoma and the Texas panhandle, one local school decided to conduct a “wildfire evacuation drill” last week.

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Registration Deadline April 2

March 5, 2024 Custer County Election Board Press Release Friday, March 8th is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the April 2, 2024, Board of Education School

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Wellington, TX Man Convicted

March 4, 2024 Office of the 100th Judicial District Attorney Press Release On Tuesday, February 27, one hearing took place in the 100th Judicial District Court in Childress County.

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Hook Family Endowment Established at SWOSU

March 1, 2024 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) with locations in Weatherford, Sayre, and Yukon has announced the establishment of the Hook Family Endowment.

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ECHS Student Serves as Senate Page

February 29, 2024 By Landry Brewer Elk City High School senior Jackson Ivester recently spent a week at the Capitol in Oklahoma City learning the art of legislating.

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SWOSU Names Spring 2024 North Family Scholars

February 27, 2024 SWOSU Press Release Seven Parks and Recreation Management (PRM) students at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) have been named North Family Scholars for Academic Year 2023-2024.

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Water Main Leak Likely Caused by “Air Hammer”

February 26, 2024 By Landry Bewer City crews spent several hours recently repairing a water main leak underneath Country Club Boulevard in front of the old Northeast Elementary School building.

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December Sales Tax Intake Down

February 23, 2024 The latest sales tax numbers have been released and most western Oklahoma communities saw a slight dip in collections when compared to the same time a year ago.

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SWOSU Awards Scholarships to Winners of Anatomage Tournament

February 23, 2024 The Allied Health Sciences department at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) hosted the 2nd annual Anatomage Tournament at the SWOSU Esports Arena in the Wellness Center on Friday, Feb. 9. Following the success of

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Early Voting Begins Thursday, February 29th

February 21, 2024 Roger Mills County Election Board Press Release Early voting begins Thursday, February 29th for voters in Roger Mills County who would like to vote in the March 5th Presidential Preferential Primary Election. Voters who

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SWOSU to Host Veterans Education Benefits Assistance Event

February 19, 2024 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is pleased to announce an upcoming event to assist veterans with their education benefits. Representatives from the Muskogee Veterans Affairs (VA) Regional Office will be visiting

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Elk City Schools Partner With Food Service Company

February 14, 2024 It was announced by Elk City Superintendent Mike Sparks that the school district has partnered with a food service management company that intends to serve fresh and nutritious meals throughout the district.

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Absentee Deadline and Early Voting

February 12, 2024 Custer County Election Board Press Release The deadline for requesting an Absentee Ballot for the March 5, 2024, Presidential Preferential Primary Election is Monday, February 19th at 5 p.m., said Ann Brown, Secretary, Custer

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SWOSU to Host Pharmacy Day for High School Students

February 9, 2024 The SWOSU College of Pharmacy will be hosting a Pharmacy Day for high school juniors and seniors on Wednesday, March 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This program will consist of hands-on, interactive

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PSO Seeks Rate Hike

February 9, 2024 In a recently filed request with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, it was revealed that Public Service Company of Oklahoma is seeking another rate increase.

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Lisa Friesen Secures USDA Distance Learning Grant at SWOSU

February 8, 2024 SWOSU Press Release Lisa Friesen, Director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has been awarded a substantial grant of $1,034,341 over three years through the

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SWOSU Department of Music Welcomes Renowned Cellist Christopher Adkins

February 8, 2024 SWOSU Press Release The Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Department of Music has announced a special event featuring Christopher Adkins, Principal Cellist of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Adkins’ guest appearance, scheduled for Wednesday, Feb.

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Voter Registration Deadline Approaches

February 7, 2024 Roger Mills County Election Board Press Release Friday, February 9th, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the March 5th Presidential Preferential Primary Election,

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Lucas to Hold February Town Hall Meetings

February 6, 2024 Press Release Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) will hold town hall meetings in Caddo, Kiowa, Jackson, and Roger Mills Counties this week. Residents around the locations are invited to attend and share their thoughts on

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Custer City Man Charged Receives Child Porn Charges

February 5, 2024 Court records show that a Custer City man has been charged with, among other things, distribution of obscene material or child pornography after allegedly sending and receiving the material via social media.

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Early Voting Info For Feb. 13 Election

February 1, 2024 Custer County Election Office Press Release Early voting for the February 13, 2024 Election, will be Thursday, February 8, and Friday, February 9, from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the Custer County Election

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House Fires Keep Elk City Crews Busy

January 31, 2024 Elk City fire crews have been busy this week working two house fires that both appear to have been accidental electrical fires.

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Archer Previews HB3424

January 24, 2024 Last week was the deadline for state lawmakers to file bills that could possibly be considered during the upcoming legislative session.

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Latest Sales Tax Numbers In

January 18, 2024 The latest sales tax numbers have been released and most western Oklahoma communities saw little to no change when compared to the same time a year ago.

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SWOSU Names Johnny & Judy Beech Scholars

January 15, 2023 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has named Cayan Freeman of Balko, OK, and Tyler Hoffman of Weatherford, OK as the Johnny & Judy Beech Scholars for Academic Year 2023-2024.

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Voter Registration Deadline Approaches

January 15, 2023 Roger Mills County Election Board Press Release Friday, January 19, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the February 13 Leedey Public Schools Special

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Extreme Cold Coming

January 11, 2024 Dangerous cold temperatures are set to return to the region starting tonight (Thursday) and continuing throughout the weekend.

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BREAKING: Fatal Shooting West of Elk City

BULLETIN FROM THE BECKHAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Beckham County deputies are on scene of a fatality shooting outside of an oilfield business on Merritt road. Sheriff Manning says the suspect is in custody and the investigation is

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Two Western Oklahoma School Districts Awarded EV Bus Grants

January 9, 2023 Seventeen Oklahoma school districts in Oklahoma, including a couple in western Oklahoma, were among dozens nationwide that received part of more than $1 billion from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to replace fossil fuel

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Great Plains Regional Medical Center New Year’s Baby

January 9, 2024 GPRMC Press Release Great Plains Regional Medical Center’s first baby of 2024 was born January 5th to proud parents Candra Davis and Nathan Rose. Taylyn Faye arrived weighing 7 pounds, 12 ounces and 21

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Elk City Leadership HOF Inductees Announced

January 3, 2023 The newest members of the Elk City Chamber of Commerce Leadership Hall of Fame were announced recently and will be inducted during an upcoming Elk City High School basketball game.

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News in Review: 2023

December 29, 2023   The top 10 western Oklahoma news stories from 2023:   10. Weatherford Superintendent Resigns June 30, 2023 After a special meeting Thursday afternoon, the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Jill Henderson was unanimously accepted

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Elk City’s Stories of the Year

December 29, 2023 By Landry Brewer Elk City’s most newsworthy events of 2023 included rescue and renovation, construction and education, athletics and taxation, triumph and tragedy.

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OHP Reminds Safety During NYE Weekend

December 28, 2023 The Oklahoma Highway Patrol ENDUI team announced this week that they will partner with law enforcement from across Oklahoma to make sure everyone has a safe New Year’s Eve holiday. This effort is part

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Allsup’s Coming to Elk City

December 28, 2023 According to a recent article in The Oklahoman, a popular convenience store plans to expand its footprint in Oklahoma with one of the stores planned to be built and opened in Elk City.

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Early Voting Begins January 4, 2024 in Beckham Co.

December 28, 2023 Beckham Co. Election Board Press Release Early voting begins Thursday, January 4, 2024 for voters in Beckham County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, have

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Fatal Weekend Wreck Near Sayre

December 27, 2023 Two people, including a 10-year-old, were killed, and two other children were injured in a crash near Sayre on Saturday.

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SWOSU Esports Triumphs in Esports Championships

December 21, 2023 SWOSU Press Release The Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Blue Esports team concluded a week-long esports competition from Monday, Dec. 4, to Friday, Dec. 8, at the SWOSU Esports Arena in the Wellness Center

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Weatherford Woman Charged with Child Abuse

December 21, 2023 A Weatheford woman received a felony charge of child abuse in Custer County District Court recently after allegedly injuring a boy’s neck by placing her hands on him.

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Christmas Travel Looks to be Busy

December 21, 2023 Despite not being a “travel destination” state, officials say travel in Oklahoma will be busy once again this Christmas weekend.

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Little Change in Sales Tax Collections

December 20, 2023 The latest sales tax numbers have been released and most western Oklahoma communities saw little to no change when compared to the same time a year ago.

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PSO Announces Refunds on Interim Rates

December 20, 2023 PSO Press Release Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) residential customers will see refunds of interim rates on their monthly bills starting in January.

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SWOSU Names 2023 Brenda Lumpkin Scholar

December 19, 2023 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has named Marleigh Elizabeth West of Edmond, Oklahoma as the 2023 Brenda Lumpkin Scholar for the 2023-24 Academic Year.

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SWOSU Honors Distinguished Faculty with 2023 Emeritus Awards

December 8, 2023 SWOSU Press Release The SWOSU Alumni Association Emeritus Award, established in 2015 by the Alumni Association Board of Directors, recently recognized former SWOSU faculty who have played a pivotal role in the lives of

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House Page Program Now Accepting Applications

December 7, 2023 Press Release The Oklahoma House of Representatives High School Page Program is now accepting applications for the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature, announced Program Director Rep. Brian Hill, R-Mustang.

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Voter Registration Deadline Approaches

December 6, 2024 Washita Co. Election Board Press Release December 15th, 2023 is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the January 9th Washita County, county-wide special proposition

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Biology Students Earn Funding for Pancreatic Cancer Research

December 6, 2023 SWOSU Press Release Two biology students from the Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU), Colter Esparza from Granite and Darren Powers from Burns Flat, have recently been awarded

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Combating Porch Pirates and Mail Thieves

December 5, 2023 Sheriff Derek Manning said that his office has received reports this weekend of people stealing from mailboxes in rural Beckham County. Manning said there has also been at least one report of a suspicious

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Elk City Man Pleads Guilty to Production and Possession of Child

November 29, 2023 Press Release – U.S. Attorney’s Office Western District of Oklahoma TIMOTHY STEVEN BLAYLOCK, JR., 37, of Elk City, pleaded guilty to producing child pornography and possession of child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Robert J.

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SWOSU Names 2023 Drs. Bob and Nancy Maynard Scholar

November 28, 2023 SWOSU Foundation Press Release Jessica Jefferson of Clinton, Oklahoma has been named the 2023 Drs. Bob and Nancy Maynard Scholar at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) for the 2023-24 academic year.

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SWOSU Crowns Mackynsie McKedy as Miss SWOSU 2024

November 20, 2023 SWOSU Press Release Mackynsie McKedy from McLoud, majoring in Music Therapy at SWOSU, earned the title of Miss SWOSU 2024 at the recent Miss SWOSU Scholarship Pageant held on Saturday, Nov. 11.

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Deer Rifle Season Begins in Oklahoma

November 17, 2023 One of Oklahoma’s most popular hunting season begins tomorrow that will typically see the “orange army” out in force.

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42nd Annual Oklahoma National Jr. Heifer Show

November 16, 2023 Press Release The Elk City Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to the 42nd Annual Oklahoma National Jr. Heifer Show this Saturday, November 18 starting at 9 a.m. This year’s event will be held at

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Election Day Results

November 15, 2023 Election Day was yesterday with two western Oklahoma communities heading to the polls to decide on a city council race and another to decide on a school bond proposal.

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Clinton Man Charged With Arson

November 14, 2023 A Clinton man has been charged with first degree arson after an incident earlier this month that saw a birdhouse set on fire.

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Hometown Christmas with Susan Powell

November 10, 2023 Provided Press Release The Elk City Arts Council is proud to announce that Susan Powell will be coming back to Elk City, December 9, one-night-only, to celebrate a hometown Christmas at the newly remodeled

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Heroics in Clinton During House Fire

November 7, 2023 Two people were hospitalized early Sunday morning with burn injuries after the Clinton Fire Department responded to a house fire at 425 Wise Ave. around 4:28 a.m. which left about a third of the

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Got an Idea? Tell your Local Lawmaker

November 3, 2023 The time is now to submit ideas on new legislation or ideas on changing current laws says District 57 Oklahoma State Representative Anthony Moore of Clinton. The final date to introduce bills and joint

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Possible New Sales Tax Discussed at Weatherford

November 2, 2023 During the latest meeting of the Weatherford City Commission on Tuesday, Mayor Mike Brown introduced a new sales tax proposal that would go towards a new aquatic center.

I-40 Drug Bust

October 31, 2023 A large amount of marijuana was discovered during a routine traffic stop on Interstate 40 in Beckham County recently.

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Sheriff Offers Halloween Safety Tips

October 31, 2023 It’s Halloween which means little ghosts, goblins, princesses, and maybe even a clown or two will be wandering the neighborhoods looking for treats.

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Bulls’ Home Opener Nears

October 27, 2023 Press Release A double dose of hoops hysteria arrives as western Oklahoma’s professional basketball team begins its first season with a two-day home stand.

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Deadline Approaching to Request Absentee Ballot

October 25, 2023 If someone is wanting to vote by absentee in the upcoming Clinton City Council Election, the deadline to request an absentee ballot for registered voters living within Ward 3 is approaching.

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Local Hospitals Request ARPA Funds

October 24, 2023 The two hospitals in Custer County have requested ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funding from county commissioners.

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Wellington, TX Men Sentenced

October 23, 2023 Press Release On Thursday, October 19, 19 pleas took place in the 100th Judicial District Court in Childress County.

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Study Assesses Capital Needs of Regional Colleges, Universities

October 20, 2023 Press Release Oklahoma House of Representatives Speaker Pro Tempore Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, and Minority Leader Cyndi Munson, D-Oklahoma City, today held an interim study assessing the capital needs of the Regional University System of

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Bicyclist Struck, Killed Near Pampa, TX

October 19, 2023 The Texas Department of Public Safety reported that a man riding a bicycle east of Pampa, Texas was struck and killed Tuesday afternoon.

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Drug Take Back Date Planned for Oct. 28

October 17, 2023 Red Rock Medication Assisted Treatment in partner with SWOSU, SWODA, Indian Health Service, OBN, DEA, and the Elk City, SWOSU and Yukon Police Departments has announced a joint Drug Take Back Day taking place

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Heavy Fine Given to Migratory Bird Treaty Act Violators

October 12, 2023 It was announced by U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester recently, that four Oklahoma men were sentenced to pay restitution totaling $68,000 for unlawfully killing four endangered whooping cranes protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty

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SWOSU Homecoming Winners Announced for 2023

October 12, 2023 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) celebrated Homecoming this past weekend on Saturday, Oct. 7, with the crowning of Homecoming King and Queen during halftime at the SWOSU vs. Arkansas Tech football

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Manning: Attempted Fentanyl Smuggled Into Jail

October 9, 2023 Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning said there has been three attempts within the last month to smuggle fentanyl into the Beckham County Jail. He says the latest attempt was thwarted by the jail’s body

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Elk City Flea Market This Weekend

October 5, 2023 The 50th Annual Route 66 Flea Market on this weekend at Elk City’s Ackley Park says Director of the Elk City Convention Center Julie Brewer. The Flea Market opens Friday at 8 a.m. and

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ODOT Reveals $9 Billion Plan

October 3, 2023 The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) has announced plans for $9 billion in improvements for Oklahoma highways.

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Weatherford Duo Perish in Weekend Crash

September 25, 2023 Two people from Weatherford died as a result of a three-vehicle collision on Interstate 40 Eastbound in Canadian County Saturday afternoon.

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SWOSU Enters Into Agreement With NWOSU

September 22, 2023 SWOSU Press Release Northwestern Oklahoma State University President Dr. Bo Hannaford and Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) President Dr. Diana Lovell signed a partnership agreement recently to allow student passage for continuing education to

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Lucas to Return to D.C. Next Week

September 21, 2023 Doctors have cleared Rep. Frank Lucas to return to Washington D.C. after suffering an injury on his Roger Mills County ranch.

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I-40 Cocaine Bust

September 20, 2023 A New Jersey man received a drug trafficking charge after being found with bricks of cocaine during an I-40 traffic stop in Custer County.

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Kidnapping Suspect Caught in Beckham Co.

September 20, 2023 Beckham County authorities assisted the Wheeler Texas Sheriff’s Department late last week in locating and arresting a man who allegedly took a 3-year-old child from a Wheeler, Texas daycare.

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Blaine Co. Accident Hospitalizes Two

September 18, 2023 A Greenfield couple was hospitalized over the weekend after being involved in a two vehicle accident near Watonga in Blaine County.

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Fatal Accident in Ellis County

September 18, 2023 Authorities say a 23-year-old man died in a single-vehicle crash early Monday morning in Ellis County.

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UPDATE: Chase Suspects Still At Large

September 15, 2023 Beckham Co. Sheriff’s Office Press Release Three suspects were taken into custody as a result of a Texas pursuit that entered Beckham County early this morning. After Texas units lost sight of the vehicle,

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Primary Elections Results

September 13, 2023 The primary election to fill two seats on the Weatherford City Commission was held yesterday.

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Local Sheriff Remembers 9/11

September 11, 2023 22 years ago the world changed after commercial airliners were hijacked and flown into the two towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, and into the Pentagon in Washington D.C.

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Clinton Couple Receive Animal Cruelty Charges

September 7, 2023 A Clinton couple were arrested late last month and both received cruelty to animal charges in Custer County District Court after multiple dogs were found in poor living condition on the suspect’s property back

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Fatal Motorcycle Accident Near Hydro

September 5, 2023 The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of a motorcycle crash near Hydro over the weekend that has left one person dead.

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Solar Farm Planned for Kiowa Co.

September 5, 2023 It was announced recently that Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar, plans to build a $112 million solar farm in Kiowa County near Quartz Mountain State Park and the City of Hobart.

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Sparks: See Something, Say Something

August 30, 2023 Safety at high school sporting events has been the hot topic throughout the state after the shooting incident that took place last Friday night at a high school football game in Choctaw.

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Clinton Man Wanted on Burglary Charge

August 30, 2023 A Clinton man is wanted in Custer County on charges of third degree burglary after his suspected involvement in an alleged car robbery.

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Wheeler County Search Warrants Lead to Multiple Arrests

August 29, 2023 It was announced in a press release recently that Wheeler County, Texas Deputies executed multiple search warrants on multiple properties in Shamrock. Wheeler County Deputies had been actively investigating multiple burglaries and thefts that

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Seized Weapons to be Auctioned Off

August 28, 2023 Press Release The District II Drug Task Force announces the sale of weapons seized in joint investigations involving agencies across the Second Judicial District of Oklahoma. These weapons were seized as a result of

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Hot Hot Hot

August 22, 2023 The National Weather Service is warning Oklahomans about the dangerous heat present in the state.

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Washita County Free Fair This Week

August 22, 2023 The 115th Washita County Free Fair & Junior Livestock Show is taking place this week at the Washita County Fairgrounds in Cordell.

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SWOSU Recognized Among Top Ten Online Colleges in Oklahoma

August 21, 2023 SWOSU Press Release OnlineU, a prominent college planning website, has recognized Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) with a notable placement of #7 on the 2023 Best Online Colleges in Oklahoma list. As a prominent

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Alvarez Family Makes Gift to SWOSU Baseball

August 16, 2023 SWOSU Press Release Dr. Rafel “Rafe” Alvarez of Elk City has made a generous gift to the Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Baseball Endowment. The gift represents one of the very first contributions made

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Elk City Awarded MODA Grant

August 10, 2023 The City of Elk City has received a grant for just under $20,000 from the Midwestern Oklahoma Development Authority.

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Elk City Alumni Gather Over the Weekend

August 8, 2023 Press Release Former Elk City students who attended through the 2005 school year gathered in Elk City this past weekend in a huge reunion celebration.

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NFEC Annual Meeting Set

July 28, 2023 Northfork Electric Cooperative’s 84th Annual Meeting is Saturday, August 19th, under the pavilion at the Sayre city park.

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Speeding Leads to Fentanyl Discovery

July 27, 2023 By News Director Jared Atha A probable cause search of a vehicle pulled over for speeding in Beckham County led to the discovery of, among other things, fentanyl pills.

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Yukon Public Schools & SWOSU Provide Partnership Update

July 25, 2023 SWOSU Press Release Yukon Public Schools (YPS) and Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) have announced changes in their academic partnership that provides higher education opportunities in Canadian County.

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Clinton, Weatherford Develop Councilman Races

July 24, 2023 By News Director Jared Atha Declarations of candidacy for two area city councils were open to the public last week and saw two races develop in two of Western Oklahoma’s largest cities.

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Time to Sign Up For Elk City Reunion

July 13, 2023 Press Release Time is running out to pre-register for this year’s reunion of anyone who attended or graduated from Elk City High School through the year 2003.

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Pointing Gun Nets Clinton Man Felony Charge

July 12, 2023 By News Director Jared Atha A Clinton man received a felony charge earlier this month after allegedly pointing a firearm at a man who had parked on his lawn.

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Oklahoma Space Port Still on State Leaders Minds

July 11, 2023 By News Director Jared Atha On the heels of Gov. Kevin Stitt’s trip to the 2023 Paris Air Show, state leaders say the Oklahoma Air and Space Port located at Clinton Sherman Industrial Airpark

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Drought Conditions Disappearing in Western Oklahoma

July 6, 2023 By News Director Jared Atha The latest drought monitor has been released and as expected, conditions have improved in Western Oklahoma after the last 30 days of rain have shown impressive accumulations.

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Weatherford Superintendent Resigns

June 30, 2023 By News Director Jared Atha After a special meeting Thursday afternoon, the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Jill Henderson was unanimously accepted by the Weatherford School Board.

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Stabbing In Clinton Under Investigation

June 28, 2023 By News Director Jared Atha While Weatherford Police are still looking for the man wanted in connection to the stabbing death of a family member on Saturday night, Clinton police are investigating a stabbing

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Shooting Victim Found in Clinton

June 27, 2023 By News Director Jared Atha A call in reference to a suspicious person early Saturday morning led Clinton police to the discovery of a man with a gunshot wound.

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SWOSU Accepting Registrations, Dawg Days Organizational Fair

June 15, 2023 SWOSU Press Release The Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Dawg Days Organizational Fair is planned for Wednesday, August 30 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. outside the Memorial Student Center on the Weatherford campus.

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Butler Duo Perish in Custer Co. Crash

June 13, 2023 By News Director Jared Atha Two people from Butler have died after being involved in a single vehicle accident in Custer County Monday night.

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Wheat Harvest Update

June 9, 2023 By News Director Jared Atha Recent rains slowed down the beginning of the wheat harvest season, but according to Paragon Ag News Director Jimmy Clark – things are picking up.  Copyright 2023 Paragon Communications.

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Sheriff Says the App is Still a Valuable Tool

June 8, 2023 By News Director Jared Atha Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning reminds the public that the Department’s free app is still a valuable tool for county residents to have on their phones.

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Local Schools Receive Sonic Donations

June 5, 2023 Press Release In honor of May’s Teacher Appreciation Month, SONIC Drive-In’s SONIC Foundation donated $1.5 million to match all public contributions on May 9 made to requests on DonorsChoose, a national nonprofit that allows

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Manning Discusses Budget Process

June 5, 2023 By News Director Jared Atha The Beckham County Sheriff and his staff is preparing a new budget for the office says Sheriff Derek Manning.

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Moore Reflects on Latest Session

June 1, 2023 By News Director Jared Atha With the latest Oklahoma legislative session complete, one local lawmaker reflects on this year’s gathering and talks about a couple bills that he successfully got passed.

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Elk City, City Wide Garage Sale Saturday

June 1, 2023 By News Director Jared Atha The city wide garage sales return this weekend in Elk City says Elk City Convention Center Manager Julie Brewer. There are at least 50 garage sales that have registered

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Local Students Represented Well on SWOSU Honor Rolls

May 31, 2023 By News Director Jared Atha The President’s and Dean’s Honor Rolls at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, Sayre and Yukon have been announced for the 2023 spring semester. The spring 2023 honor rolls

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Weather Delaying Elk City Pool Project

May 26, 2023 By News Director Jared Atha That’s Elk City City Manager Tom Ivester providing an update of the ongoing construction of the city’s newest attraction: the pool in Ackley Park.

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Grow House Raid in Beckham Co.

May 22, 2023 By News Director Jared Atha Due to an ongoing investigation, details surrounding a raid at a Beckham County medical marijuana grow facility is limited.

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Fatal Accident Near Shamock, TX

May 18, 2023 By News Director Jared Atha The Texas Department of Public Safety responded to a crash Tuesday, that killed a Newcastle, Oklahoma man.

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Elk City Man Accused of Stealing Firearms

May 16, 2023 By News Director Jared Atha An Elk City man was arrested and charged earlier this month after being accused of stealing firearms from an Elk City residence.

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Latest Sales Tax Numbers Are In

May 15, 2023 By News Director Jared Atha The latest sales tax numbers are in and once again Elk City is over the $1 million mark.

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Wellington, TX Man Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison

May 12, 2023 Press Release A guilty plea in a case scheduled for trial next Monday resulted in a Wellington resident, Jesus Jessie Garcia, being found guilty on two consecutive convictions and sentences.

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OKC Man Accused of Kidnapping in Custer Co.

May 10, 2023 By News Director Jared Atha An Oklahoma City man has been charged with kidnapping in Custer County after allegedly locking a woman in a bathroom and refusing to let her leave.

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Wells do Well in Custer Co.

May 8, 2023 By News Director Jared Atha Continental Resources filed recent completion reports on a series of natural gas wells in western Oklahoma. In one case, three wells on a single Custer County pad produced nearly

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Clinton Preparing For Concert Series

May 3, 2023 By News Director Jared Atha Planning is underway for Clinton’s Levitt Grant Concert Series which is set to kick off June 2nd at the amphitheater in McLain Rogers Park.

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Confirmation Notices Mailed – Voters Urged to Respond

May 2, 2023 Custer Co. Election Board Press Release Some voters in Custer County will receive an Address Confirmation Notice in the mail soon. Custer County Election Board Secretary Ann Brown said the law requires that Address

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SWOSU Commencement Ceremony Planned for May 6

April 28, 2023 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is pleased to announce its upcoming Commencement Ceremony to be held at Milam Stadium in Weatherford on Saturday, May 6 at 10 a.m.

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Elk City Aquatic Center On Track For Mid June Opening

April 26, 2023 By News Director Jared Atha Elk City’s new aquatic center, which is currently under construction at Ackley Park, passed an important water test says City Manager Tom Ivester. Ivester says construction crews have told

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Moore’s Food Insecurity Bill Becomes Law

April 26, 2023 OK House of Rep. Press Release Legislation allowing restaurants and school cafeterias to donate leftover food without threat of civil liability, except in certain circumstances, has been signed into law.

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Traffic Stop Leads to Fentanyl Discovery

April 21, 2023 By News Director Jared Atha The Wheeler County Texas Sheriff’s Office announced that a traffic stop recently led to the discovery of suspected fentanyl.

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UPDATE: Chase Suspect Arrested in OKC

April 18, 2023 By News Director Jared Atha Authorities announced Tuesday night that the search for the man who led multiple jurisdictions on a high speed pursuit Sunday night has ended after being arrested in Oklahoma City.

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A Big Shout Out to the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office!

April 17, 2023 Provided Press Release On Wednesday, April 12, Merritt and Sweetwater Schools were happy to welcome Sgt. Yokley, with the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Department/Oklahoma Highway Safety Office and Trooper Skaggs with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

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State Leaders Visit Elk City

April 14, 2023 By News Director Jared Atha A legislative luncheon was held at Elk City’s Arrowhead Center Friday that allowed a couple local state lawmakers to give the public an update on this year’s ongoing legislative

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Elk City Community Health Fair April 19

April 14, 2023 Beckham Co. Health Dept. Press Release More than a dozen free screenings, tests and other health-related services will be available to the public at the Elk City Community Health Fair this Wednesday, April 19.

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Potential Fire Weather Returning

April 13, 2023 By News Director Jared Atha Despite some recent rains, western Oklahoma and the surrounding area remains under high fire danger reported the Oklahoma Forestry Division.

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Elk City School Board Approves Capacity Limits

April 13, 2023 By News Director Jared Atha During the latest meeting of the Elk City School Board, the school leaders approved the capacity limits for each grade in the district. An agenda item considered annually ever

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Sparks: Covid Funds Coming to an End

April 12, 2023 By News Director Jared Atha During the latest meeting of the Elk City School Board, Superintendent Mike Sparks reminded the board that access to federal funds that have been supplied to schools districts since

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Binger-Oney Senior Accepted Into MIT

April 12, 2023 By News Director Jared Atha It was announced recently that a Binger-Oney Senior will be attending one of the world’s most renowned universities in the fall.

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Berrongs Make Major Gift to SWOSU Piano

April 12, 2023 SWOSU Foundation Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) with locations in Weatherford, Sayre, and Yukon has announced the receipt of a major charitable gift from Brad and Jeanine Berrong of Weatherford, Oklahoma.

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Elk City Man Accused of Exploiting Elderly Woman

April 11, 2023 By News Director Jared Atha An Elk City man is wanted after being charged with one felony count of exploitation of an elderly person after he allegedly scammed a woman into giving him a

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Elk City Man Accused of Exploiting Mother

April 7, 2023 By News Director Jared Atha An Elk City man was arrested recently after allegedly setting up credit cards in his elderly mother’s name and spending nearly $275,000.