July 26, 2024 Charges have been filed against an Altus man who is accused of shooting at another man multiple times.

July 25, 2024 SWOSU Press Release The Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Music Academy has announced the opening of enrollment for the Fall 2024 term, with the registration deadline on Monday, Aug. 26. The term will run

July 25, 2024 Two daycare employees in Hobart have been charged with child neglect in Kiowa County after an OSBI investigation.

July 24, 2024 Residents in one Western Oklahoma county who were affected by the April 25 – May 9 severe weather have one week left to apply for FEMA assistance.

July 23, 2024 A new photo exhibit titled “Discovering 66” will open at the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum in Clinton on Saturday.

July 22, 2024 SWOSU Press Release Brianna Myers of Calumet, Oklahoma, has been named the Bud and Wanda Smalley Memorial Scholar at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) for the 2024-2025 academic year.

July 22, 2024 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has named Alisen Bristow and Remington King, both of Hinton, as the Bill and Elois Muncy Memorial Scholars for Academic Year 2024-2025.

July 22, 2024 Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning, who also serves on the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics Board of Commissioners, provided some alarming numbers recently regarding illegal drug use in the state.

July 22, 2024 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has named Ashton Cockrell of Cheyenne, Devin Mosser of Sayre, and Senaart (Cindy) Chanchanok of Cheyenne as the F.K. Buster Scholars for Academic Year 2024-2025.

July 18, 2024 Despite recent rains across Oklahoma, some areas of the state are considered to be in a severe drought.

July 16, 2024 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has announced a major charitable gift from longtime benefactors and SWOSU alumni Mike and Judy (Smalley) Wilkes of Oklahoma City.

July 16, 2024 A Sayre woman has been charged after allegedly selling methamphetamine to a confidential informant who was cooperating with the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics.

July 15, 2024 It was announced recently that the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum in Clinton will host the Oklahoma Route 66 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

July 8, 2024 Two women pulled over in Beckham County late last month have been charged after being found with a large amount of cocaine.

July 8, 2024 Elk City fire crews were busy Wednesday night battling a garage fire.

July 3, 2024 An apparent accident in Altus has left a man dead.

July 3, 2024 The Oklahoma Transportation Commission met Monday and approved $863 million that Oklahoma intends to spend in the coming few years on making more improvements to bridges and county improvements under the County Improvements for

July 2, 2024 An early Sunday morning accident on Interstate 40 in Custer County injured a truck driver from California.

July 2, 2024 A Foss man was critically injured Monday afternoon after being involved in a one vehicle accident near Burns Flat in Washita County.

July 1, 2024 A Canute man lost his life in Oklahoma County after a pick up on a jack fell on him while he was changing a tire on Friday night.

July 1, 2024 It was announced last week that the Oklahoma State Regents of Higher Education approved requested increases in tuition for the 2024-25 school year for 11 college and universities in the state, including Southwestern Oklahoma

June 28, 2024 A Wheeler, Texas woman is wanted in Custer County after being accused of stealing a friend’s car.

June 28, 2024 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is proud to announce the list of graduates for the Spring 2024 semester. The ceremonies were held in the Pioneer Event Center in May.

June 26, 2024 Officials remind Custer County residents and others that were affected by the May 19th tornado that representatives from FEMA will be available at Hydro High School now through Friday.

June 24, 2024 21 pleas took place in the 100th Judicial District Court in Childress County, Texas with some involving two Wellington, Texas residents.

June 18, 2024 The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board voted against recommending clemency for death row inmate Richard Rojem Jr.

June 18, 2024 It was announced that Custer County residents who suffered damage from recent severe storms last month are now eligible for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

June 17, 2024 Oklahomans will head to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots in the primary election.

June 13, 2024 FEMA and the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management are still working on Oklahoma’s recovery from the April 25 – May 9 severe storms and tornadoes despite the Disaster Recovery Center in Cordell closing on

June 13, 2024 The Georgia man charged with, among other things, kidnapping in Custer County now has another felony charge to deal with after allegedly assaulting a detention officer inside the Custer County Detention Center.

June 12, 2024 A four semi-truck accident on Interstate 40 west of Hinton on Wednesday has put a California man in the hospital.

June 12, 2024 A Marlow man wanted in multiple counties has been charged in Caddo County recently after allegedly stealing cattle and selling them for profit.

June 11, 2024 The Clinton Police Department has released the identity of the victim in the structure fire that occurred last month.

June 10, 2024 It was announced recently that The Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board has awarded $11 million in grant awards to 71 cities, counties, schools districts and public trusts to help address Oklahoma’s opioid crisis.

June 10, 2024 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) will host a Reach Higher Reconnect event on June 15 at 5 p.m. in the Stafford Air & Space Museum in Weatherford. The event is open

June 6, 2024 Custer County Election Board Press Release Primary elections for federal, state, and county candidates are scheduled for June 18, 2024 across the state. On Election Day, the polls will be open from 7 a.m.

June 6, 2024 Elk City City Manager Tom Ivester addressed false rumors that has been circulating on social media regarding the city’s process of declaring a home in the 400 block of N. Main as dilapidated.

June 5, 2024 Now that the state budget has been approved, local counties have begun the process of drawing up a budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

June 5, 2024 With the Oklahoma Legislative Session wrapping up last week, District 57 Representative Anthony Moore (R – Clinton) has had time to reflect on this year’s accomplishments that included, among other things, passing the state

June 4, 2024 Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) has named Dwayne Apple as the company’s new vice president of Distribution Operations. Apple replaces Jennifer Ellis who has assumed a new leadership role with PSO’s parent company,

June 3, 2024 Dr. Reem Atawia from the Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) College of Pharmacy has recently been awarded the prestigious Early Career Educator Award during the 2024 American Society of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET)

May 31, 2024 Roger Mills Election Board Press Release Registered voters who become physically incapacitated after 5:00 p.m. Monday, June 3rd and are unable make it to the polls, still have an opportunity to cast their ballot.

May 31, 2024 The Oklahoma Department of Commerce recently named 11 projects that have been selected to receive awards from the Oklahoma Route 66 Grant Program, with two western Oklahoma communities being awarded grants.

May 28, 2024 GPRMC Press Release Great Plains Regional Medical Center (GPRMC) is proud to announce Lauren Celsor, CCRN, BSN, as the recipient of the 2024 Nurse of the Year Award. This prestigious recognition celebrates Lauren’s outstanding

May 28, 2024 SWOSU Press Release One of the largest Coca-Cola bottlers in the United States, Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages, a company of Arca Continental, has generously established a scholarship benefitting first-generation students at Southwestern Oklahoma State University

May 28, 2024 Roger Mills County Election Board Press Release Early voting begins Thursday June 13th for voters in Roger Mills County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day,

May 28, 2024 Custer County Election Board Press Release The deadline for requesting an Absentee Ballot for the June 18, 2024, Republican Primary Election is Monday, June 3rd at 5 p.m. said Ann Brown, Secretary, Custer County

May 28, 2024 By Landry Brewer Four members of the Elk City High School class of 2025 hope that Oklahoma Boys State is gonna treat ’em great.

May 24, 2024 The Clinton Public Works Authority (Authority) in Custer County received approval for a $100,000 Emergency Grant Tuesday through the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve the Authority’s water infrastructure.

May 24, 2024 Five additional counties, including one in Western Oklahoma, are now eligible to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance.

May 23, 2024 Memorial Day weekend is upon us once again and that means the annual Memorial Day service at Elk City’s Fairlawn Cemetery will take place Monday morning.

May 22, 2024 A Tennessee man was arrested in Custer County recently after being found with a large amount of marijuana and cocaine.

May 22, 2024 An unusual accident in Erick early Monday morning involving a vehicle and a juvenile on a bicycle.

May 21, 2024 SWOSU Press Release Work Ready Oklahoma (WRO) is hosting a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Work Ready Weatherford center. The event will take place on May 22 from 10 a.m.

May 21, 2024 The National Weather Service released preliminary tornado ratings for two tornadoes that touched down on Sunday in Oklahoma.

May 20, 2024 Roger Mills County Election Office Press Release The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching. Applications must be received by the County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. Monday, June 3rd.

May 20, 2024 An Oklahoma City woman was hospitalized Friday afternoon after being involved in a one vehicle accident near Hydro.

May 17, 2024 The Oklahoma Senate on Thursday voted unanimously to appropriate $45 million to help counties that have been ravaged by recent tornadoes.

May 16, 2024 The 2023 – 2024 school year is wrapping up across the country with graduation ceremonies taking place throughout the next few days.

May 15, 2024 A Sayre man was arrested and charged recently after allegedly attempting to steal a car.

May 14, 2024 SWOSU Foundation Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) and its longtime philanthropic support organization, the SWOSU Foundation, Inc., have announced the promotion of key personnel in the SWOSU Office of Institutional Advancement (OIA).

May 14, 2024 On Tuesday, May 7, nine pleas and three revocations took place in the 100th Judicial District Court in Childress County.

May 13, 2024 Custer County Election Office Press Release Friday, May 24, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the June 18, 2024 Primary Election. The Primary

May 13, 2024 SWOSU Press Release The Department of Social Sciences at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) recently hosted its annual awards ceremony, recognizing student achievements in various disciplines within the department. The event, held on the

May 10, 2024 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has announced the selection of the newest members of the President’s Leadership Class (PLC) for the upcoming 2024–2025 academic year. The PLC program at SWOSU is

May 10, 2024 An Erick man is wanted in Beckham County after being accused of starting a fire with a firework.

May 6, 2024 Roger Mills County Election Board Press Release Friday, May 24th, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the June 18th Primary Election, Roger Mills

May 6, 2024 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has announced the winners of the 2024 Brandy Awards, which recognize outstanding staff, administrators, and faculty as well as the winner of the Diversity & Inclusion:

May 3, 2024 According to the National Weather Service, the tornado that tore through Cordell late Tuesday afternoon causing structural damage has received an EF-1 rating.

May 1, 2024 SWOSU Press Release The 2024 Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Physics Banquet was hosted on April 27 at the Stafford Air & Space Museum, with over 50 guests in attendance. Attendees arriving early had

May 1, 2024 An Oklahoma City man was arrested recently in Weatherford after being found with illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia during a traffic stop.

April 29, 2024 A fatal pedestrian accident in Jackson County on April 16 is under investigation says the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

April 29, 2024 It was announced last week that the Elk City Police Department has moved.

April 29, 2024 By Landry Brewer Becky Yang thrives by making others proud.

April 26, 2024 A Clinton man is wanted in Beckham County after being charged with unlawful actions related to licensed dealers and private sellers of firearms after allegedly attempting to obtain firearms after being convicted of various

April 22, 2024 Authorities are investigating a fatal accident on Interstate 40 that involved a semi and the death of a pedestrian.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is hosting the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, the world’s largest fundraising event dedicated to helping communities in their fight against cancer, on Friday, April 26 from 6 p.m. to 11

April 19, 2024 The Oklahoma House of Representatives rolled out their initial budget numbers earlier this week, which is a $12.6 billion appropriation to state agencies, programs and infrastructure.

April 17, 2024 A man was arrested earlier this month in Shamrock, Texas after being discovered with fentanyl and cocaine.

April 17, 2024 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is proud to announce that Dr. Tugba Sevin, Associate Professor in the SWOSU College of Arts and Sciences has recently been named the 2024 DaVinci Fellow

April 17, 2024 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is proud to announce that the Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) has awarded the SWOSU Foundation, Inc. a grant through the Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program.

April 16, 2024 A Gage man passed away Monday night after being involved in a two vehicle accident near Laverne in Harper County.

April 16, 2024 A Sayre man was arrested earlier this month after he allegedly vandalized a home and punched a woman.

April 15, 2024 By Landry Brewer An old Elk City building has a new purpose.

April 15, 2024 With spring storm season in full effect in western Oklahoma, one local sheriff’s office is staying sharp when they’re needed to accurately spot, track, and report when severe weather enters the area.

April 15, 2024 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is proud to introduce the Pharm.D./Master of Science in Health Information Management (MSHIM) dual-degree program, which combines the Doctor of Pharmacy and master’s degree in health

April 12, 2024 By Landry Brewer Dirt is being moved at the historic location for Elk City’s new fire station, and workers recently uncovered some of that site’s history.

April 12, 2024 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) with locations in Weatherford, Sayre, and Yukon has announced the establishment of the Omar J. & Katie Rogers Scholarship Fund.

April 11, 2024 A special blood drive honoring a fallen firefighter is taking place tomorrow at the Elk City Fire Department.

April 11, 2024 The 40th Annual Southwest Farm & Home Expo returns this weekend inside the Elk City Convention Center.

April 10, 2024 A Weatherford teen was injured and hospitalized after being involved in a two vehicle accident last week in Jackson County.

April 10, 2024 According to the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, seven high schools have been named “Oklahoma’s Promise 2023 State Champions,” leading the state in the number of graduates who met the requirements to receive

April 9, 2024 An ATV accident on Saturday in Tillman County has hospitalized an Elk City man.

April 9, 2024 A Granite woman has died Monday after being involved in a two vehicle accident north of Blair in Jackson County.

April 8, 2024 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) with locations in Weatherford, Sayre and Yukon has announced its 2024 Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame honorees.

April 8, 2024 Beckham County officials assisted Troopers with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol into the investigation of the apparent wreck of a kit plane near Delhi on Thursday.

April 8, 2024 Provided Press Release My name is Wes Henry I am a republican and I am running for Beckham County Sheriff. In my 20 years of law enforcement experience, I have trained and worked in

April 2, 2024 Local high school students in Beckham County will participate in a program that highlights the dangers of drinking and driving.

April 2, 2024 Colter Esparza, a student from Willow, Okla., studying in the Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU), received 2nd place in the Regional, Community, and Tribal College category at

April 1, 2024 The annual Southwestern Oklahoma State University Interscholastic Meet (SWIM), Oklahoma’s longest running academic competition for high school and junior high students, recently took place at SWOSU on Thursday, March 28. Established in 1913, SWIM

April 1, 2024 Johannes Becht of Pforzheim, Germany, has been named the Jack B. Shelton & Walter Crouch Scholar for the pursuit of authentic journalism for the 2023-2024 academic year at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU).

April 1, 2024 Dr. Geo Kelly, associate professor of marketing in the Everett Dobson College of Business and Technology, has been named the recipient of the 2024 Bernhardt Academic Excellence Award at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU).

April 1, 2024 The election year continues tomorrow with local school board races being decided.

March 29, 2024 SWOSU Press Release On Thursday, March 7, Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) received recognition at the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education’s Business Partnership Excellence Awards Program for its collaboration with INTEGRIS Health.

March 29, 2024 A Clinton woman is wanted in Custer County after being charged with aggravated assault and battery.

March 28, 2024 NASA is running out of launch sites for its growing number of rockets into space. So the Oklahoma legislature wants to take advantage of the shortage by resurrecting a tax credit program to help

March 27, 2028 By Landry Brewer Elk City is pumped over the new Ackley Park West attraction for wheeled-sports enthusiasts.

March 27, 2028 SWOSU Press Release The Al Harris Library at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) in Weatherford was awarded an Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant by the Oklahoma Historical Society.

March 26, 2024 Beckham County Election Board Press Release Statewide election activity officially begins at 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 3rd, when the candidate filing period opens, the Secretary of the Roger Mills County Election Board said today.

March 26, 2024 Custer County Election Board Press Release The statewide candidate filing period begins at 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, said Ann Brown, Secretary of the Custer County Election Board.

March 25, 2024 The Stafford Air and Space Museum in Weatherford has announced the funeral arrangements for the institutions namesake.

March 25, 2024 CBA Press Release ‭The public is invited to Clinton, Oklahoma for Corn Bible Academy’s 60th annual German Feast‬ and Auction on Saturday, April 6, 2024. This will be the second feast at the school’s

March 25, 2024 Custer County Election Board Press Release Oklahomans who want to change their party affiliation must submit their change no later than March 31, Custer County Election Board Secretary Ann Brown said today. Voters may

March 15, 2024 OHS Press Release The Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) proudly announces that 37 organizations have been awarded a grant through the Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program. Applications were submitted in November 2023, and following a

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

March 14, 2024 SWOSU Press Release Elissa Saunders has been appointed as the Chair of the Department of Nursing within the College of Nursing and Health Professions at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) in Weatherford.

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

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.

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

March 12, 2024 Lucas Press Office P.R. Over the weekend, President Biden signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, which includes Congressman Lucas’s bill, the Agricultural Risk Review Act (H.R. 3378).

March 11, 2024 Authorities responded to a single vehicle accident Sunday morning in Ellis County.

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,

March 7, 2024 By Landry Brewer Several Elk City High School students are getting an early start in college.

March 5, 2024 An Elk City man has been charged in Beckham County with child sexual abuse, 1st degree rape, and sexual exploitation after an investigation revealed the defendant allegedly had inappropriate pictures of one victim, and

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.

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

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.

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.

February 29, 2024 An Arizona woman was hospitalized after wrecking her Jeep Wrangler near Elk City Thursday morning.

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.

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.

February 27, 2024 It was announced on Friday that Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has appointed Dan Jacobsma as the district attorney for the 3rd Prosecutorial District.

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.

February 26, 2024 Local fire crews battled a grass fire yesterday west of Elk City.

February 23, 2024 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is Oklahoma’s second highest-ranked university in the recently released U.S. News & World Report’s rankings of online bachelor’s degree programs. SWOSU is only behind the University

February 23, 2024 A former educator and current Deputy has announced his intention to run for Sheriff of Washita County.

February 22, 2024 Roger Mills County Election Board Press Release Voters in Roger Mills County, who are eligible to vote in the Hammon School District, and want absentee ballots mailed to them for the April 2nd Board

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

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

February 20, 2024 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) and Rose State College solidified a partnership aimed at expanding student opportunities in Music, Business, and Baccalaureate Track Nursing. The agreement was signed at Rose State

February 20, 2024 A single vehicle accident that has claimed the life of a Blair man remains under investigation.

February 19, 2024 Roger Mills County Election Board Press Release The polling place for Precincts 202 & 303 has changed, the Secretary of the Roger Mills County Election Board announced today.

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

February 15, 2024 More training for Beckham County school personal was held recently says Sheriff Derek Manning.

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.

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

February 12, 2024 Three inmates at the Custer County Jail face riot related charges after allegedly attempting to instigate a riot inside the jail last month.

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

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.

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

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.

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,

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

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.

February 5, 2024 Press Release This January, the Arby’s Foundation has donated $1 million to pay off the school lunch debt for more than 47,000 students at 762 schools across the country. With more than $19 million

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

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.

January 30, 2023 SWOSU Press Release The Indigenous Student Association at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) announced the rescheduled date for hosting the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes’ Tradition Not Addiction program. Christian Wassana, actor and Director’s Assistant

January 29, 2024 A welfare check led to kidnapping charges levied against a Clinton man earlier this month.

January 29, 2024 SWOSU Press Release The Al Harris Library at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) in Weatherford has been awarded a Preservation Assistance Grant for Smaller Institutions by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

January 26, 2024 Roger Mills County Election Office Press Release Voters in Roger Mills County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the March 5th Presidential Preferential Primary Election should apply now, County Election Board Secretary

January 26, 2024 SWOSU Press Release NurseJournal is thrilled to recognize Southwestern Oklahoma State University as one of the Best Online LPN-to-RN Programs of 2024. SWOSU’s outstanding placement at #3, amidst a multitude of programs, is a

January 24, 2024 The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching. Applications must be received by the County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. Monday, January 29th.

January 23, 2024 The investigation continues into the shooting death of an Elk City man.

January 23, 2024 A Strong City man is in critical condition after the bulldozer he was operating rolled off a hill and pinned his legs in Roger Mills County.

January 21, 2024 Three people were killed in a medical helicopter crash near Hydro late Saturday night.

January 19, 2024 A Weatherford woman has been charged with child abuse in Custer County District Court after she allegedly assaulted her 15-year-old son.

January 19, 2024 More local reaction of Gov. Kevin Stitt’s calling for a special session earlier this week.

January 18, 2023 SWOSU Press Release The Indigenous Student Association (ISA) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) will be hosting the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes’ Tradition Not Addiction program. Christian Wassana, founder of the motivational movement, “I

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.

January 17, 2024 As expected, Gov. Kevin Stitt has called for a special session before the regular session convenes.

January 16, 2023 Roger Mills County Election Board Press Release Voters in Roger Mills County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the February 13 Leedey Public Schools Special Election should apply now, County Election Board

January 16, 2023 It was announced that a large amount of cash was found during a traffic stop in Wheeler County, Texas on Saturday.

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.

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

January 12, 2024 A two vehicle accident in Custer County involving two teenagers from Mountain View is under investigation.

January 11, 2024 Still no arrest made after authorities alerted the public of a wanted man in Beckham County Wednesday night.

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

SWOSU English Instructor Holley Brewer wanted to be a teacher when she was four.

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

January 10, 2024 Voters in two western Oklahoma counties overwhelmingly supported propositions on Tuesday.

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

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

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.

January 3, 2024 An Albuquerque, New Mexico man was arrested by Weatherford police recently after allegedly being under the influence of narcotics while traveling to Arkansas with two juveniles.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

December 19, 2023 A fatal two vehicle accident in the east Texas panhandle over the weekend remains under investigation.

December 18, 2023 By Joanie Swanson, SWODA AAA Information and Assistance Specialist The Masonic Fraternity of Oklahoma is once again partnering with the South Western Oklahoma Development Authority (SWODA) Area Agency on Aging (AAA), along with other

December 18, 2023 Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Lucas voted in favor of the legislation.

December 8, 2023 Washita Co. Election Office Press Release Voters in WASHITA County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the January 9TH 2024 COUNTY WIDE SPECIAL PROPOSITION ELECTION should apply now, County Election Board Secretary

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

December 7, 2023 SWOSU Press Release SWOSU is currently accepting nominations for the 2024 Bernhardt Academic Excellence Award. The nomination deadline is on Jan. 16, 2024, with nomination credentials due on Feb. 13, 2024. A selection will

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.

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

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

December 5, 2023 The deadline to sign up for this year’s Mayor’s Toy Drive in Elk City is this Friday.

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

December 4, 2023 The man accused of causing a collision that killed six people in Elk City was formally charged with illegal reentry after removal from the United States.

November 29, 2023 Beckham County Election Board Press Release Voters in Beckham County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the January 9, 2023 Special Election should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Sherron Manning said

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.

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.

November 28, 2023 Beckham County Election Board Press Release Candidate filing for the Board of Education begins Monday, December 4, 2023 for Beckham County school districts.

November 23, 2023 Roger Mills County Election Office Press Release Candidate filing for the Board of Education begins Monday, December 4th, 2023, for 9 Roger Mills County school districts.

November 22, 2023 Press Release The state historical society is reminding readers of a time when two western Oklahoma cities prepared to house nuclear missiles.

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.

November 20, 2023 Amazon is adding to its renewable energy projects in Oklahoma with the construction of its first solar farm in the state.

November 20, 2023 By Landry Brewer Though known by a different name then, Northeast Elementary’s opening seven decades ago drew some state dignitaries.

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

November 17, 2023 More information has been released that details a scary high speed pursuit through Elk City streets on Halloween night.

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

November 15, 2023 Press Release Attorney General Gentner Drummond filed two motions today requesting that the Oklahoma Corporation Commission modify its final order on Public Service Company of Oklahoma’s (PSO) rate request to ensure greater relief for

November 15, 2023 Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning says with the holiday season approaching, scammers have become more prevalent.

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.

November 13, 2023 A man is dead and several others are injured after a crash in Wheeler County, Texas Sunday morning.

November 13, 2023 By Landry Brewer Decorating Elk City’s largest park and primary streets for Christmas requires a substantial yearly investment.

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

November 7, 2023 SWOSU Press Release The annual Miss SWOSU Scholarship Pageant will be held on Saturday, November 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center on the Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Weatherford campus.

November 6, 2023 With the help from the Beckham County Sheriff’s Office canine unit, a Clinton man who barricaded himself in a home was arrested on Halloween night.

November 3, 2023 An attempted shoplifting incident at the Weatherford Walmart lead to the discovery of fentanyl and other illegal drugs.

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

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.

November 1, 2023 SWOSU Press Release The Reach Higher degree-finishing program at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) awarded over $24,000 in scholarships to 17 SWOSU students involved in the Reach Higher degree program.

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.

October 30, 2023 An injury collision occurred on Thursday around 4:40 P.M. in Dewey County has hospitalized a Chester man.

October 30, 2023 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is proud to announce a groundbreaking workforce development system, with an investment of $6.1 million over five years. The contract was awarded by Oklahoma Human Services

October 27, 2023 Press Release Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) will distribute 122,000 free LED bulbs to Oklahoma families this year.

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.

October 24, 2023 A Tipton man was killed in a wreck southeast of Altus Monday morning.

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

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

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

October 20, 2023 Local authorities are sharpening their skills when it comes to managing crisis events in schools.

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.

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

October 16, 2023 High winds were to blame for a blown over semi on Interstate 40 early Friday morning.

October 16, 2023 By Landry Brewer Several students are getting real-world exposure to real-world aviation maintenance.

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

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

October 11, 2023 SWOSU Press Release Colter Esparza, a student in the Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Department of Biological and Biomedical Science, has been awarded 3rd place for his presentation, “Beyond sugar: what pancreatic cancer cells

October 10, 2023 A Greer County woman was arrested after police say she helped a wanted suspect stay away from authorities.

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

October 6, 2023 Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning says the county now has three full time school resource officers.

October 6, 2023 An Iowa man was hospitalized Thursday after being involved in a single vehicle accident in Ellis County.

October 5, 2023 Soon, shoppers who frequent the area near Elk City Walmart will now be able to wash their car.

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

October 4, 2023 An Oklahoma City man is in the Custer County Jail after being charged with grand larceny.

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

September 29, 2023 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) had the honor of welcoming Ambassador Jesper Møller Sørensen from the Kingdom of Denmark on Wednesday, Sept. 27. The Ambassador’s visit to SWOSU was part of

September 28, 2023 In a press release it was announced that a horse in Washita County passed away after contracting West Nile Virus.

September 26, 2023 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is proud to announce that the U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in education rankings, has recognized it as one of the top regional

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.

September 15, 2023 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is now accepting entries for the 2023 homecoming parade. The parade will take place on Saturday, Oct. 7 at 1:30 p.m. on Main Street in Weatherford.

September 19, 2023 By Landry Brewer One man teaching one subject radically changed Randy Barnett’s life.

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

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.

September 21, 2023 By Landry Brewer Burns Flat’s aerospace business expansion plans are taking flight with the help of an OKC architectural firm.

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.

September 19, 2023 A Leedey man was hospitalized Monday morning after being in a one vehicle accident near Vici in Dewey County.

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

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

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,

September 14, 2023 The popular Fall Festival returns this weekend to the Elk City Convention Center.

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

September 13, 2023 A Huntington Beach, California man was arrested and charged in Custer County earlier this month after being found with a large amount of marijuana and THC during a traffic stop.

September 12, 2023 An update on a story from last week that involved a Clinton man charged with sexual assault.

September 11, 2023 By Landry Brewer Thousands of out-of-town dogs and their owners recently visited Elk City again.

September 8, 2023 SWOSU Press Release The Miss Southwestern Scholarship Pageant Board at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) would like to extend an invitation to young girls aged 5 – 10 to participate in our mentoring program,

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

September 6, 2023 A Clinton man was arrested and charged recently after allegedly attempting to rape a woman while she was asleep.

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.

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.

September 1, 2023 The 85th Annual Elk City Rodeo of Champions starts its three day run tonight at Beutler Brothers Arena in Ackley Park.

August 31, 2023 Texas authorities were led on a high speed pursuit Saturday night that saw the suspect attempt to ram pursuing vehicles.

August 31, 2023 The first full weekend of September is traditionally Free Hunting Days in Oklahoma.

August 31, 2023 Officials are warning the public of an online ticket scam is circulating on social media.

August 30, 2023 Weatherford High School was placed on lock down Wednesday afternoon after a comment was made that a person had a gun.

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.

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

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

August 28, 2023 A former Wellington, Texas man who was on probation for sexual assault of a child has been given a lengthy jail sentence after violating his parole.

August 23, 2023 An Elk City man was arrested earlier this month after allegedly setting a shed on fire.

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

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

August 18, 2023 Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West recently reminded small nonfarm businesses in western Oklahoma and east Texas panhandle counties of the September 13 deadline to apply

August 17, 2023 The 13th Annual Fit and Fun Bicycle Ride in Elk City returns Saturday.

August 17, 2023 SWOSU Press Release Dr. Todd Wiggen, an associate professor at Southwestern Oklahoma State University’s (SWOSU) Everett Dobson School of Business and Technology in Weatherford, has been honored with the Peter Northouse Teaching Award by

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

August 15, 2023 Despite the recent heat wave that’s lingered in the region, drought conditions have been held at bay thanks to a wetter than usual summer.

August 11, 2023 The Oklahoma State Fair announced the Hoofs & Horns Spectacular that will feature two nights of ranch bronc riding and bull fighting, in partnership with Beutler & Son Rodeo Company out of Elk City.

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

August 9, 2023 A Clinton man and woman have been arrested in connection to a burglary incident in Clinton that resulted in the victim getting shot in both his legs.

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.