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September 30, 2022 SWOSU Press Release With the 60th anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis approaching, Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford will host a free “Oklahoma & The Cuban Missile Crisis” symposium on Thursday, October 27,

September 29, 2022 By Kacey Meza The Oklahoma City Philharmonic is “Coming Home For Christmas”, to Elk City that is.

September 29, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Two Carnegie teens were killed in a crash Wednesday night in Caddo County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

September 28, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Merritt High School, among others, has been recognized as an institution that excels at preparing students to enroll and succeed in college.

September 28, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Agents with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation say a reward is being offered for information about a 2020 murder in Woodward County.

September 28, 2022 Press Release Voters in Washita County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the November 8th, 2022 General Election and the City of New Cordell Special Municipal Proposition Election should apply now, County

September 27, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Electric crews from Public Service Company of Oklahoma are heading to Florida to assist with any possible damage from Hurricane Ian.

September 27, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha An Elk City man was arrested last week after breaking windows out of a home and allegedly attempting to abduct two children.

September 27, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Despite recent rain showers and somewhat cooler temperatures, the drought that has plagued the region is still very active.

September 26, 2022 Press Release With the flu season upon us, county health departments throughout southwest Oklahoma will set up drive-thru clinics the first week of October to offer flu and COVID vaccines. The newly authorized bivalent

September 23, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Elk City Commissioners were provided an update on the nearly complete Arrowhead Activity Center that sits in Ackley Park West by City Manager Tom Ivester.

September 23, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The two escaped inmates from Kiowa County were spotted in Lone Wolf Thursday which prompted Lone Wolf schools to be placed on hard lock down.

September 22, 2022 Press Release Attorney General John O’Connor today announced the recipients of the 2023 Safe Oklahoma Grant, which distributed $2 million among 58 statewide law enforcement agencies.

September 22, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A large grass fire broke out west of Clinton Tuesday afternoon that proved difficult to contain by multiple fire departments.

September 21, 2022 Press Release The Joint Committee on Pandemic Relief Funding on Tuesday advanced a comprehensive slate of projects to the full Legislature for consideration in an upcoming special session.

September 21, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha An El Reno woman is wanted in Custer County after allegedly stealing her grandmother’s car.

September 20, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha On Wednesday, September 14, five pleas took place in the 100th Judicial District Court in Hall County, Texas.

September 20, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha An Elk City man is facing possible jail time after receiving two charges of animal cruelty after allegedly abandoning two dogs.

September 20, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The Elk City Commission is scheduled to meet in regular session tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon.

September 19, 2022 By Kacey Meza The 2022 edition of the Cross Country Chase passed through Elk City his last weekend. The Chase is a cross-country challenge for riders astride motorcycles that were manufactured between 1930-1960. The

September 16, 2022 Press Release The Elk City Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to the 49th Annual Elk City Fall Festival on Saturday, September 17 and Sunday, September 18. This year’s event will be held at the

September 16, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A single vehicle accident near Lone Wolf has hospitalized a Hobart boy.

September 15, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha An Oklahoma City man accused of supplying a large amount of methamphetamine in the area has been charged with aggravated trafficking in illegal drugs after an investigation by the

September 15, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A Wellington, Texas man was sentenced recently in Hall County, Texas after being convicted of first degree burglary and aggravated assault of a child.

September 14, 2022 SWOSU Press Release The 3rd annual Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Charitable Hunt is September 16 in Devol.

September 14, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha During the latest Custer County Commissioner meeting held Monday morning, commissioners approved American Rescue Plan Act funding for use in the County Clerk’s office.

September 13, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A joint bill authored by Oklahoma Senators James Lankford and Jim Inhofe aims at making it illegal for foreign entities to purchase land in Oklahoma.

September 13, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The Oklahoma Highway Patrol and the Altus Police Department have canceled a Silver Alert for a missing woman.

September 12, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The Elk City School Board is scheduled to meet tonight (Monday) in regular session.

September 12, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha More details regarding the felony charges an Elk City man was wanted on in Beckham County have emerged.

September 9, 2022 By Joanie Swanson, AAA Information and Assistance Specialist Healthy eyes are something most people take for granted. However, millions of elderly people have severe vision impairments. These impairments could be treated and corrected, but

September 9, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha During the latest meeting of the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission, Aerospace and Aviation Education Program Coordinator Paula Kedy reported that efforts are underway to establish an Aerospace and Aviation Education

September 8, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Elk City native Ricky Adams has retired from his post as the director of the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.

September 8, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The effects of winter storm Uri that hit Oklahoma in February 2021 is about to be seen in PSO customers bills.

September 6, 2022 By Julie Sanders, SWODA Director of Transportation The South Western Oklahoma Development Authority (SWODA) located in Burns Flat will receive 1.5 million dollars through one of six RAISE grants awarded in Oklahoma. RAISE stands

September 7, 2022 OSDH Press Release The Oklahoma State Department of Health District 1 mobile wellness offers public health services throughout this month in locations across northwest Oklahoma.

September 6, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A Corn woman died Monday afternoon after being involved in a one vehicle accident in Washita County.

September 6, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Drugs were found in a vehicle and two people were arrested Saturday after Wheeler County, Texas deputies used spike strips to end a 15-mile high speed chase.

September 1, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Clinton Police arrived just in time to stop a home invasion from taking place.

September 2, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Labor Day holiday travel is expected to return to levels seen before COVID-19 hit the nation, despite high gasoline prices and that includes in Oklahoma according to AAA Oklahoma.

September 2, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The Elk City Rodeo of Champions returns tonight to Beutler Brothers Arena in Ackley Park.

September 2, 2022 Press Release Provided Beckham County Sheriff’s Office has released its new app designed to communicate and interact with the community it serves. The Beckham County Sheriff’s App is now available in smart-phone app stores.

September 1, 2022 SWOSU Press Release Dr. Stephen Burgess has been named chair of the Department of Psychology for Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) in Weatherford.

August 31, 2022 SWOSU Press Release INTEGRIS Health Chief Nursing Executive, Kerri Bayer, MSN, and Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) President, Dr. Diana Lovell, met Aug. 22, to celebrate a partnership between the two entities establishing tuition

August 31, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Multiple emergency personnel were on the scene of a one vehicle accident near Hydro Tuesday afternoon that saw a pickup leave Interstate 40 and plow into a building.

August 30, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Equity Bank has announced its entry into a definitive purchase and assumption agreement with High Plains Bank of Okeene with High Plains acquiring certain assets and assuming deposits of

August 30, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A silver alert has been issued for a missing Altus woman.

August 29, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha During a recent meeting, the Custer County Commissioners voted to start the purchase process of the Custer County Election Board Office in Clinton.

August 29, 2022 SWODA Press Release Drug overdose is one of the world’s worst public health crises. According to the Oklahoma Department of Health, from 2007 to 2016 opioids were the most common drug involved in overdose

August 24, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha After wrecking his vehicle, and leaving the scene – a Clinton man was arrested and charged with, among other things, driving a vehicle while under the influence and possession

August 24, 2022 Press Release Two higher education institutions are teaming up to help students complete their four-year degrees.

August 23, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Deer season will be here before you know it and those needing to take a hunter education course before the season begins has two opportunities.

August 23, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Still time to vote in the runoff election before polls close later tonight.

August 22, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A Sayre man was arrested and charged recently in Beckham County District Court with one felony count of aggravated possession of child pornography after an investigation revealed the man

August 22, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Voters will be heading to their local prescient tomorrow to narrow down the candidate pool for several federal and state offices in Oklahoma.

August 19, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Northfork Electric Cooperative’s 83rd Annual Meeting will be held under the pavilion at the Sayre Municipal Park tomorrow.

August 18, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A Clinton man will serve jail time in a Nebraska prison after being found guilty of of stealing a sheriff’s car.

August 17, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A Clinton man received a felony charge of assault and battery with a deadly weapon in Custer County District Court recently after allegedly firing a handgun at a man

August 17, 2022 Press Release Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 23rd 2022, for the Run-Off Primary Election. Washita County Election Board Secretary, Assistant Ashton Hymer, offers these important tips to

August 16, 2022 Press Release Provided Dick Carr will be the first to tell a person he’s led a blessed life.

August 16, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Two similar propositions are currently up for a vote in southwest Oklahoma towns in the upcoming Oklahoma Primary Run-off and Special Elections.

August 15, 2022 Provided Press Release Registered voters who become physically incapacitated after 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 16th 2022 and cannot make it to the polls, still have an opportunity to cast their ballot.

August 15, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha It was announced recently that fifty-six Oklahoma schools and programs are getting thousands of dollars to help pay for their STEM curriculum that focuses on aeronautics and aviation.

August 12, 2022 Press Release Early voting for the Runoff Primary Election, August 23, 2022, will begin Thursday, August 18, and Friday, August 19, from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Saturday, August 20, from 8 a.m.

August 11, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A Weatherford Police Department Detective pleaded not guilty recently to, among other things, stealing pills from an evidence room last September.

August 11, 2022 SWODA Press Release South Western Oklahoma Development Authority (SWODA) and the Western Oklahoma Opioid Prevention Consortium announced today it has received its new mobile medical unit and will be collaborating with Red Rock Behavioral

August 10, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Area schools are starting the fall semester this week and next week including Elk City.

August 10, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Restoration efforts continue at one of Elk City’s most famous attractions.

August 9, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha During the latest meeting of the Elk City Commission, a management agreement between the City and the Elk City Golf and Country Club Association was approved..

August 9, 2022 By Kacey Meza Its been a long time coming, thanks to the pandemic, but plans are starting to come together for a ECHS reunion of all who attended or graduated the year 2003.

August 8, 2022 Press Release Edward Jones Financial Advisor Justin Koch of Elk City was named to the Forbes Next-Gen Best-in-State Wealth Advisors for 2022 by Forbes and SHOOK Research, ranking No. 5 in Oklahoma. The list

August 5, 2022 NFEC Press Release Northfork Electric Cooperative’s 83rd Annual Meeting will be held under the pavilion at the Sayre Municipal Park on Saturday, August 20″. Registration will begin at 9 a.m., and all members that

August 5, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha In a press release it was announced earlier this week that Colgate-Palmolive Co. plans to purchase three dry pet food manufacturing plants in the U.S. from Red Collar Pet

August 4, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A longtime western Oklahoma trooper with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol is celebrating retirement.

August 4, 2022 By Landry Brewer The Heartland of America Museum is reminding the public of a time when western Oklahomans prepared for nuclear war.

August 4, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha State collections from oil and gas production again climbed to record levels in July, only a month after setting an all-time high, State Treasurer Randy McDaniel announced as he

August 3, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) announced on Tuesday that it has awarded $5.6 million in the first round of funding for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Assistance to

August 3, 2022 Press Release Sample ballots are now available for the August 23rd 2022 Election. Voters can download a sample ballot using the State Election Board’s OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp or pick up a copy

August 2, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Multiple publications have reported that a former Oklahoma House of Representative candidate has filed a complaint against a polling place employee.

August 2, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha After the latest derailment of the miniature train at Elk City’s Ackley Park, City Manager Tom Ivester has announced that the train will be shut down for the rest

August 1, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Beginning tomorrow (Tuesday) Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) of Cheyenne will be hosting town hall meetings throughout western and southwest Oklahoma.

July 29, 2022 Press Release The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is hiring fourteen (14) new Port of Entry Officers. POE Officers operate at and around a port of entry or weigh station to conduct inspections on commercial motor

July 29, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Drilling in Custer County by Continental Resources resulted in a gas well with production of more than 14,000 Mcf of natural gas a day.

July 27, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Two students from western Oklahoma have been awarded scholarships from Southwestern Oklahoma State University.

July 28, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha After a review, the City of Elk City has stricken and updated a variety of city ordinances during the latest meeting of the Elk City Commission.

July 27, 2022 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, August 8th 2022.

July 26, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Southwestern Oklahoma State University’s own Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR) Dr. Bo Pagliasotti was appointed to the impressive role of NCAA Division II Management Council this past school year and

July 26, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A Clinton woman received a felony charge of knowingly receiving or concealing stolen property in Custer County last week after allegedly stealing a variety of items from a Clinton

July 25, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A Hollis man is in critical condition after being involved in a two vehicle accident on Friday afternoon.

July 25, 2022 Press Release Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) will hold town hall meetings in Custer, Beckham, Jackson, Kiowa, and Caddo Counties on Tuesday, August 2nd and Wednesday, August 3rd. Residents around the locations are invited to

July 22, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The Weatherford Police Department has reported the seizure of a large amount of money.

July 21, 2022 SWOSU Press Release Longtime Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) benefactor Pioneer will serve as underwriting sponsor of the 2022 SWOSU Athletic Hall of Fame recognition and of the 16th Annual Athletic Auction & Dinner.

July 21, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Record-breaking temperatures on Tuesday also led to power-demand records in power grids that control electricity in Oklahoma, Texas and other states.

July 19, 2022 SWOSU Press Release Dr. Fred Gates has been named chair of the Social Sciences Department for Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) in Weatherford.

July 20, 2022 Press Release July 29th, 2022, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the August 23rd, 2022, Federal, State County Statutory Primary Election Washita County

July 19, 2022 By News Director Kacey Meza Plans are rapidly coming together for this year’s Classic Car Rally in Elk City, for the Walter P. Chrysler International Car Club of all things Chrysler.

July 19, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A rollover accident on Interstate 40 near Weatherford hospitalized an Arizona man Tuesday.

July 18, 2022 Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University History professor Landry Brewer’s new book, Cold War Texas, will hit the shelves August 1.

July 18, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A Sunday afternoon wreck in Washita County sent a Sentinel woman to the hospital.

July 8, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A nonprofit organization is preparing a pop-up clinic on the Weatherford campus of Southwestern Oklahoma State University to provide free, quality dental, vision, and medical services to those in

July 8, 2022 Associated Press Overall receipts to Oklahoma’s treasury were up 15% during the fiscal year that ended June 30, fueled by record-high tax collections on oil and natural gas production, State Treasurer Randy McDaniel said

July 7, 2022 PSO Press Release On top of inflation, summer temperatures add to a customer’s bill. Some have challenges in meeting the financial challenge. That’s why Public Service Company observes July as Home Energy Aid Month.

July 7, 2022 Press Release Dobson Fiber announces another multi-million dollar expansion of its fiber internet offering in Cheyenne, Erick, Taloga, Vici, Okla. today.

July 6, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The wife of recently re-elected State Representative Anthony Moore has dismissed her protective orders she filed prior to the June 28 primary election.

July 6, 2022 ODOC Press Release Agents from the Oklahoma Department of Corrections’ Office of the Inspector General (OIG), with the assistance of law enforcement agents across multiple jurisdictions, took part in a warrant roundup on June

July 5, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The wheat harvest in Western Oklahoma is nearly complete. With the latest report, here’s Paragon Communications Ag Director Jimmy Clark. Copyright 2022 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material

July 5, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha It was a busy weekend on area roads throughout the region with multiple wrecks and mishaps reported.

July 1, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The Oklahoma Department of Transportation warns drivers this holiday weekend of construction projects throughout the state that could slow down travel for motorists.

July 1, 2022 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is making changes to ensure that its Sayre location will continue to meet the higher education needs of western Oklahomans.

June 30, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Dobson Fiber announces another multi-million-dollar expansion of its fiber internet offering in Clinton and Elk City recently. Dobson broke ground with city representatives and Chamber of Commerce.

June 30, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A Thomas man was arrested and charged recently with grand larceny after allegedly stealing a covered trailer.

June 29, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Two separate wrecks in Custer County Tuesday were both criminally involved.

June 29, 2022 By Kacey Meza In a Facebook post, the Elk City Police Department has reported that there is a worrying increase in social media scams as of late. Many of the reports have been investigated

June 28, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A Bessie teen was hospitalized early Tuesday morning after being involved in a one vehicle accident in Custer County.

June 28, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The Wheeler County Sheriff’s Office released information on two arrests made over the weekend.

June 27, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Voting sites will be busy Tuesday with the first major election day of the year.

June 27, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Four of the five individuals originally served protective orders for allegedly sending threatening and harassing texts to the wife of a State Representative, entered a motion last week to

June 22, 2022 Provided Press Release Qualified seniors in Elk City can receive monthly boxes of nutritious food to supplement their diet through the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). The free program, a partnership of the Regional

June 22, 2022 By Kacey Meza Two from Western Oklahoma will be heading to France this summer to compete in the first ever Precision Rifle World Championship.

June 21, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The wheat harvest in Western Oklahoma is nearly complete. Here with the latest is Paragon Communications Ag Director Jimmy Clark. Be sure to tune in every Monday – Friday

June 6, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha It proved to be a deadly weekend on Western Oklahoma roadways with multiple wrecks being reported.

June 20, 2022 By Kacey Meza There will be a planned power outage on June 21st by Northfork Electric. Brent Meador Manager and CEO of NFCC told Paragon Communications the reason for the outage is to upgrade

June 20, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Altus Police are investigating the death of two teenagers after responding to a multiple shots fired call near the 700 block of East Nona on Saturday afternoon.

June 17, 2022 Provided Press Release On Saturday, July 9, 2022, the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum and the Oklahoma Route 66 Association will host the Oklahoma Route 66 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and the opening of

June 17, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The Office of the 100th Judicial District Attorney reported Thursday that 51-year-old Benjamin Breckenridge of Amarillo pleaded guilty to the murder of Frankie Lynn Cannon and is the third

June 16, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Registered voters who become physically incapacitated after 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 28 and cannot make it to the polls, still have an opportunity to cast their ballot.

June 16, 2022 SWOSU Press Release Dr. David Ralph, who has served as the Dean of Pharmacy at Southwestern Oklahoma State University since 2016, has announced his retirement after 47 years on the Weatherford campus.

Beckham Co. Sample Ballot for the upcoming Primary Elections on June 28: Ballots-6-28-22

June 15, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha There will be new faces next school year roaming the halls of Elk City Public Schools.

June 14, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The Elk City Commission is scheduled to meet for its mid-month regular meeting Wednesday afternoon.

June 14, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The wheat harvest is well underway throughout Western Oklahoma. Here with a report is Paragon Communication Ag Director Jimmy Clark. Be sure to catch Today in Ag with Jimmy

June 13, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A 5-year-old boy from Fort Cobb drowned in water near a play area Friday evening.

June 13, 2022 SWODA Press Release Currently, all long-term care facilities are fully open to visitation. All common areas of the facilities are open with social distancing in place with screening and mask requirements. Here are a

June 10, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha High winds were to blame for a one vehicle accident on Interstate 40 early Friday morning in Custer County.

June 10, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha During their upcoming regular meeting Monday night, the Elk City School Board will consider a bid for the sale of the Fairview Elementary building.

June 9, 2022 Press Release Provided Recent reports out of Oklahoma City exposed a scheme to obtain medications illegally. Scammers had gone door to door asking residents to dispose of expired or unused medication. Scammers said they

June 9, 2022 By Landry Brewer The Heartland of America Museum is publicly saluting veterans this Independence Day weekend, and the public is invited.

June 8, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha During the latest meeting of the Elk City Commission, city officials approved to declare a vacant lot as surplus.

June 8, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A Clinton man was arrested last week and later charged with, among other things, kidnapping after allegedly holding a woman against her will inside a Clinton home.

June 7, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Voters are reminded to keep the integrity of the election system in mind, when going to the polls later this month.

June 7, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The Clinton City Council is scheduled to meet in regular session tonight.

June 6, 2022 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) with locations in Weatherford, Sayre, and Yukon has named Dr. Boone Clemmons to the post of Assistant Vice President for Public Relations & Marketing. Clemmons will

June 6, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Today marks the 78th anniversary of D-Day. The day many consider when the tide was changed in World War II, thanks to the allied invasion of Normandy, France led

June 3, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha During her recent visit to Elk City, Southwestern Oklahoma State University President Dr. Diana Lovell spoke to the Elk City Rotary Club about various university related topics including the

June 2, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching. Applications must be received by one’s County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. Monday, June 13th.

June 2, 2022 SWOSU Press Release Oklahoma State Representative Anthony Moore (District 57) has received the Distinguished Service Award (2021) from the Oklahoma State Higher Regents of Education (OSHRE).

June 1, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A boil order issued by City of Shamrock, Texas officials yesterday has been rescinded.

June 1, 2022 Press Release Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) Executive Director Rachel Holt today thanked Gov. Kevin Stitt for signing and legislators for their bipartisan support in passing a measure that clarifies and updates the Youthful

May 31, 2022 SWOSU Press Release The Oklahoma State Legislature has approved $10 million in pandemic relief funds to assist Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) with establishing a new rural healthcare center on the Weatherford campus.

May 31, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha It was announced recently that Elk City along with the National Route 66 Museum have been chosen as the destination for this year’s Walter P. Chrysler Car Club Rally.

May 27, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Oklahoma Department of Transportation officials want to make commuters this holiday weekend of ongoing construction projects that could slow down travel.

May 27, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Memorial Day weekend is here which means summer activities will be well underway throughout western Oklahoma.

May 26, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The Oklahoma Supreme Court, in three separate rulings this week, signed off on more than $2.2 billion in ratepayer bonds for three utilities as they seek rate hikes to

May 26, 2022 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) students Jennifer Nightengale of Foss, Abigail Ulery of Yukon and Rhiannon Calfy of Temple were recently honored with Reach Higher awards at the Everett Dobson School

May 25, 2022 Press Release Provided The governor recently signed into law a bill removing the requirement that directors of county fire departments own property in their district.

May 25, 2022 SWOSU Press Release Salina Garza will assume the role of assistant director of admissions and recruitment at Southwestern Oklahoma State University on June 1.

May 24, 2022 Press Release Provided Friday, June 3, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the June 28 Primary Election.

May 24, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Two Elk City High School thespians have been nominated to win awards for their recent performances in the play “Newsies”.

May 23, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Officials have released the names of the two people who died in a home explosion west of Clinton.

May 23, 2022 Press Release A bill protecting K-12 school-aged children from access to pornographic or obscene material in schools or libraries or through online digital libraries was signed into law by the governor this week.

May 23, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A Western Oklahoma well drilled by the Kaiser-Francis Oil Company of Tulsa brought in more than 2,100 barrels of oil a day.

May 20, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Elk City’s newest internet provider will begin infrastructure work soon in the city says City Manager Tom Ivester.

May 20, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The 14th Annual Celebration of Freedom event is taking place this weekend in Hobart.

May 19, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Rep. Todd Russ, R-Cordell along with 20 additional House Republican representatives signed a letter penned by Rep. Ross Ford, R-Broken Arrow recently calling on Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and

May 19, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Custer County officials received a large settlement for road damages that occurred during the construction of a wind farm in the county.

May 18, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A pursuit that reached speeds of 120 mph ended in a crash Monday afternoon in Geary in Blaine Co.

May 17, 2022 SWOSU Press Release Dr. Trisha Wald has been selected associate dean of Southwestern Oklahoma State University’s Everett Dobson School of Business and Technology (Dobson SBT) in Weatherford.

May 17, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha An Elk City man has been charged in Beckham County with, among other things, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon after allegedly striking a man and a woman

May 16, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The Oklahoma Transportation Commission honored three Oklahoma Department of Transportation highway projects at its May 2 meeting that recently received first place awards for quality asphalt construction.

May 16, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Some parts of Oklahoma remain in a drought and the latest report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows only a slight improvement in western Oklahoma–the driest area of

May 13, 2022 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University summer semester classes begin on Monday, June 6.

May 13, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The Beckham County Election Board is in search of voters in the Beckham County community that would be willing to train and serve as a substitute Precinct Official on

May 10, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A bill signed by Governor Kevin Stitt recently could have a local impact.

May 10, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A Clinton man faces jail time after allegedly breaking into a home and punching a woman in front of a minor.

May 10, 2022 SWOSU Press Release A two-part Nova TV special on Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)—Dinosaur Apocalypse—will have work featured by Dr. Jeremy Klingler, assistant professor of biological sciences at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, and

May 10, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission is scheduled to meet in regular session Wednesday morning with one local airport possibly receiving major funding towards a hangar project.

May 6, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Southwestern Oklahoma State University students recently voted online for the annual Brandy Awards for outstanding staff, administrator and faculty of the year, the Dougherty Diversity & Inclusion Award and

May 6, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) announced recently 64 American Electric Power (AEP) grants to underwrite innovative classroom approaches in local classrooms.

May 6, 2022 SWOSU Press Release Nine Southwestern Oklahoma State University students have been awarded internships for the 2022 summer from the NASA Oklahoma Space Grant program.

May 5, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Southwestern Oklahoma State University’s 2022 Physics Spring Banquet was held recently at the Stafford Air & Space Museum in Weatherford, and several SWOSU students were presented awards.

May 5, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A Lubbock, Texas man was hospitalized after rolling his truck in Roger Mills County early Thursday morning.

May 4, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed an abortion ban on Tuesday that prohibits abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy.

The Heartland of America Museum in Weatherford has added Southwestern Oklahoma State University History Assistant Professor Landry Brewer to its board of directors.

May 2, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Oklahoma FFA chapters in areas served by Public Service Company of Oklahoma can apply for a share of $40,000 in grants from the American Electric Power (AEP) Foundation.

May 3, 2022 Press Release Small nonfarm businesses in 107 Texas counties and neighboring counties in New Mexico and Oklahoma are now eligible to apply for low interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration,

May 2, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha An Oakwood woman has died after being involved in a single vehicle accident in Dewey County on Thursday.

May 2, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A single vehicle accident involving a semi truck Saturday night forced officials to shut down the westbound lanes of Interstate 40 near Sayre.

April 29, 2022 Press Release A bill that would allow a private civil action to be brought against anyone performing an abortion after a fetal heartbeat has been detected, except in a medical emergency, passed the House

April 29, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The Elk City School Board has a new board member.

April 28, 2022 Press Release Provided by State Attorney General John O’Connor Wednesday, the Office of the Oklahoma Attorney General sent a letter to Oklahoma State Representative Anthony Moore (R – Clinton) encouraging him to pass legislation

April 28, 2022 SWOSU Press Release Longtime SWOSU Athletic supporter and former SWOSU Assistant Athletic Director Rouben Tourian has been selected as the 2022 recipient of the Cecil Perkins Service Award.

April 27, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A Cheyenne woman was arrested in Custer County recently after being found with a juvenile while allegedly driving under the influence.

April 27, 2022 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University student Francisco Quezada of Elk City is the university’s representative at the 2022 George and Donna Nigh Leadership Academy.

April 25, 2022 SWOSU Press Release An inaugural event for Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) President Dr. Diana Lovell will be held this Friday, April 29, on the Weatherford campus, and the public is invited.

April 26, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Mandatory redistricting efforts have caused some precinct boundaries to change in western Oklahoma. As a result, some voters will be assigned to new polling places.

April 25, 2022 SWOSU Press Release Seventeen high school seniors have been selected to the President’s Leadership Class (PLC) for 2022-23 at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford.

April 25, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A single vehicle accident near Vici on Friday has hospitalized a Sharon woman.

April 22, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A Hammon man was charged in Custer County District Court recently after allegedly inappropriately touching a convenience store employee.

April 21, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The Elk City School District will not have school tomorrow due to a professional day that will see the district’s teachers be involved in hands on training.

April 20, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha As local candidates get ready for upcoming primary campaigns, many constituents in western Oklahoma are asking: what does the candidate stand for?

April 20, 2022 SWOSU Press Release Dr. Wendy Yoder has been named Dean of Students at Southwestern Oklahoma State University with locations in Weatherford, Sayre and Yukon.

April 19, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The Elk City Commission is scheduled to meet for it’s mid-month meeting tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon in City Hall.

April 19, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Now that the dust has settled after a frantic filing period for public office in the State of Oklahoma, potential candidates are now focusing on their upcoming campaigns.

April 18, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A wanted Clinton man was arrested last week by police after a city resident recognized the man and was able to direct police to a home the suspect may

April 18, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A surprising development in the political theater in western Oklahoma after the state’s filing period wrapped up on Friday afternoon. State Representative Anthony Moore of Clinton, who is currently

April 15, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Filing for offices throughout the state continued on Thursday.

April 15, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha During the latest Elk City School Board meeting, Superintendent Mike Sparks gave the latest financial report that he says shows some positive signs.

April 14, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Statewide election activity officially began Wednesday with the filing period opening to the public.

April 14, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha On May 14, letter carriers in Beckham County will collect nonperishable food donations from homes on their routes as part of the 30th National Association of Letter Carriers’ Stamp

April 13, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha After last week’s public approval of a bond issue for the construction of a new middle school and other various school improvements in the district, the Clinton Public School

April 12, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha It was announced Monday night during the regular meeting of the Elk City School Board that the district will be introducing a new bond issue to the public.

April 11, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Oklahoma continues to restrict abortions through the legislature, and a bill co-authored by Rep. Todd Russ (R – Cordell) is slated to head the House sometime this week.

April 8, 2022 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) with locations in Weatherford, Sayre and Yukon has announced the expansion of the SWOSU Office of Institutional Advancement to better serve SWOSU’s alumni, emeriti and friends.

April 8, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The Oklahoma Transportation Commission awarded nearly $130 million in highway construction projects during its meeting this week in Oklahoma City.

April 7, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Elk City’s Activity Center is nearly complete.

April 7, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Voting officials have announced that statewide election activity officially begins at 8a.m., Wednesday when the filing period opens.

April 6, 2022 SWOSU Press Release Dr. Adam Johnson of Yukon has been named vice president for student affairs at Southwestern Oklahoma State University with locations in Weatherford, Sayre and Yukon.

April 6, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Southwestern Oklahoma State University’s new Esports Arena was the site for the Oklahoma Scholastic Esports High School State Tournament on Friday, on the Weatherford campus.

April 5, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Despite rain showers moving through western Oklahoma, and cooler temperatures on Monday and the early parts of Tuesday, weather experts say the fire threat remains in the region for

April 5, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The Clinton City Council is scheduled to meet in regular session tonight.

April 4, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The Elk City Commission is scheduled to meet for the first time this month in regular session tonight.

April 1, 2022 Press Release Provided Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $3 million CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to Southwestern Intermediary Finance Team, Inc. (SWIFT), Weatherford, Oklahoma, to

April 1, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Altus police say a second person was arrested in connection to the apprehension of a fugitive on Tuesday.

April 1, 2022 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University has been awarded $150,000 per year over three years from the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) under OSDE´S High-Quality After school and Summer Learning Programs initiative

March 31, 2022 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University’s new Esports Arena will be the site for the Oklahoma Scholastic Esports (OKSE) High School State Tournament this Friday, April 1, on the Weatherford campus.

April 1, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The Oklahoma Historical Society has announced that 42 organizations have been awarded grants though the Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program.

March 30, 2022 Press Release Provided Early voting begins Thursday March 31st for voters in Roger Mills County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of

March 30, 2022 SWOSU Press Release The Regional University System of Oklahoma’s six university presidents have announced a scholarship program for Ukrainians who have been severely impacted or displaced by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

March 29, 2022 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) with locations in Weatherford, Sayre and Yukon has announced the receipt of a major charitable gift from 2005 SWOSU alumnus Brian Busey of Oklahoma City.

March 29, 2022 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) with locations in Weatherford, Sayre and Yukon has announced its 2022 Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame inductees.

March 28, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha More details have been released regarding the arrest of a Michigan man last week after leading multiple agencies on a high speed pursuit.

March 28, 2022 SWOSU Press Release Southmoore, Bridge Creek and Drummond high schools won sweepstakes titles at the Southwestern Oklahoma State University Interscholastic Meet (SWIM) held March 24 on the Weatherford campus.

March 24, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The polling place for a Roger Mills County precinct has been changed.

March 24, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Legislation authored in the Oklahoma State Senate by District 38 Senator Brent Howard allowing members of a public body to participate in virtual meetings has been approved by the

March 23, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The Washita County Election Board announced today it will be accepting poll worker applications March 30 through April 15 2022.

March 23, 2022 SWOSU Press Release SWOSUpalooza on Friday, March 25, will be headlined by the Randy Rogers Band.

March 22, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The Clinton Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a fugitive from justice.

March 22, 2022 SWOSU Press Release Bryce Conway of Edmond (SWOSU Class of 1995) has been named to the Board of Trustees of the Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Foundation, Inc.

March 21, 2022 PSO Press Release Traverse, the largest wind farm built at one time in North America and one of three new wind facilities providing clean energy to Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) customers, has

March 21, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A Sayre couple have received felony charges after child pornography was allegedly found on their phones.

March 18, 2022 SWOSU Press Release Through a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture, the Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) College of Pharmacy Rural Health Center (RHC) in Weatherford has been awarded a $1 million

March 18, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha After a two year hiatus, The city of Shamrock, Texas will host its 75th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration this weekend.

March 17, 2022 Press Release Provided Families for James Lankford announced Saturday the endorsement of Lt. General Thomas P. Stafford of James’s re-election campaign for the United States Senate. Lt. General Thomas P. Stafford was born in

March 17, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha More details released regarding a high speed chase on Tuesday morning throughout Beckham County.

March 17, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A Clinton woman has been charged with negligent homicide, a misdemeanor, after allegedly hitting an Elk City man on a motorized bicycle on March 1.

March 15, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A Las Vegas man lost his gamble with stop sticks recently during a pursuit in Beckham County.

March 15, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Along with other area fire departments in the area, Elk City Firefighters have been busy lately battling mainly grass fires in the area.

March 14, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A Colorado man is dead after a crash between two semi-trucks on US 83, about three miles north of Shamrock, Texas on Thursday night.

March 14, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha An Elk City man was arrested and charged recently after allegedly raping a 17-year-old.

March 8, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Details are limited, but a Hydro woman is recovering after being struck by a car in Weatherford.

March 8, 2022 SWOSU Press Release Jennifer Baker has been named director of student financial services (SFS) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University effective March 1.

March 7, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A Sayre man died from injuries he suffered in a vehicle crash with a semi-truck last week.

March 2, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A Foss youth was hospitalized Tuesday after being involved in a two vehicle accident west of Canute in Washita County.

March 2, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Voting officials in Custer County remind potential voters that Friday, March 11, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in

March 1, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A Clinton teen was charged as a youthful offender recently after allegedly robbing a man at gunpoint.

March 1, 2028 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) with locations in Weatherford, Sayre and Yukon has announced the receipt of a major charitable gift from the Elk City Rodeo Committee.

February 28, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Smoke from a grass fire may be to blame for a two vehicle accident in Custer County that hospitalized a Weatheford woman.

February 28, 2022 SWOSU Press Release Jennifer Cook-Johns has been named registrar at Southwestern Oklahoma State University starting March 1.

February 25, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The Beckham County Election Board has formally announced two school districts in the county will hold general election for school board positions.

February 25, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The “People’s Convoy”, a group of truckers currently on a cross-country trip from California to the Washington D.C. area will make a stop in Elk City tomorrow (Saturday).

February 24, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha It’s been 8 years since Western Technology Center has built it’s satellite campus in Elk City, and according to one official – the investment the city made has paid

February 24, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Although the winter weather has pushed out of the area, authorities still say that one should still be careful tonight if you’re planning to travel.

February 23, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha During an appearance on The Early Morning Show on KECO, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt talked about various hot button issues in the state, including teacher pay.

February 23, 2022 Press Release 11th, March 2022, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the April 5th 2022 Burns Flat- Dill City School Special Bond Issue

February 22, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A question and answer forum featuring two Republican candidates for Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction was held Monday night inside the Elk City Convention Center.

February 22, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha According to an article published by Newsweek, a convoy of American truckers will leave from California, on Wednesday to complete an 11-day journey to the nation’s capital, where the

February 21, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha During the latest meeting of the Elk City Commission, the installation of the train track at Ackley Park was approved.

February 21, 2022 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University is hosting the February meeting of the Regional University System of Oklahoma (RUSO) regents this Thursday and Friday, February 24-25.

February 18, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Footprints in snow were all police needed to pin a burglary case on a Clinton man.

February 18, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Enrollment for Summer 2022 and Fall 2022 classes at Southwestern Oklahoma State University opens February 21.

February 17, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The Elk City StreetScape project is starting to see some traction.

February 17, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Roger Mills County Election Board Secretary Jana Maddux announced today that the Cheyenne, Sayre, and Merritt School Districts have opted to close certain polling places in Roger Mills County

February 16, 2022 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) with locations in Weatherford, Sayre and Yukon has announced that Toby Clampitt of Rush Springs has been named the 2021-22 Dr. John Hays Memorial Scholar.

February 16, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Another winter storm could affect portions of the listening area starting early tomorrow morning, however experts say severe, spring-like, thunderstorms could roll through the region tonight (Wednesday).

February 15, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A Lone Wolf man was hospitalized Monday after being involved in a one vehicle accident in Kiowa County.

February 15, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The Elk City Commission is scheduled to meet for their mid-month meeting on Wednesday (Feb. 16).

February 14, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Now that the 2nd Session of the 58th Legislature in Oklahoma has started, one local lawmaker says he anticipates to be busy this year.

February 14, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A Mountain View man was injured in a crash in Caddo County Sunday.

February 11, 2022 Press Release Provided Rep. Todd Russ, R-Cordell, has filed legislation that seeks to protect school-aged children from inappropriate material in school and public libraries.

February 10, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The latest sales tax numbers are in and once again area communities continue to stay in the “green” with collections.

February 10, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Interstate 40 exits in Elk City are about to get brighter.

February 9, 2022 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) with locations in Weatherford, Sayre and Yukon has scheduled the dedication of the General Thomas P. Stafford Archives for Friday, March 11, at 2 p.m. at

February 9, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) of Cheyenne this week announced changes to his staff, naming Allison Litterell as Constituent Services Director for Oklahoma’s Third Congressional District.

February 7, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Governor Kevin Stitt held his fourth ‘State of the State’ address to begin the 2nd Session of the 58th Legislature on Monday.

February 7, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The Oklahoma Department of Commerce announced last week that communities across Oklahoma have been identified to receive grants to accelerate local economic development efforts.

February 7, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Local voters will be going to the polls tomorrow (Tuesday) to decide a couple school board races and various propositions in western Oklahoma.

February 4, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha More charges have been filed against the Clinton man accused of arson and aggravated assault and battery.

February 4, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The Elk City Commission is scheduled to meet in regular session on Monday night and among the items the Commissioners will consider include the design of the Aquatic Center.

February 4, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The Texas Department of Public Safety have released the name of a Shamrock man who died in an Interstate 40 accident last week.

February 3, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha During the latest Clinton City Council meeting, a task order agreement to conduct a scope-of-work concept design for the city’s newest water treatment plant was approved.

February 3, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) of Cheyenne is making a push for more broadband services in rural areas of the U.S.

February 2, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A former pastor announced Tuesday that he intends to challenge Representative Frank Lucas of Cheyenne for his congressional seat.

February 2, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha It was announced recently that the Oklahoma State Department of Education has scheduled part of the funding through Redbud School Funding Grants to schools statewide.

February 1, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha According to a Facebook post issued by the Custer County Sheriff’s Office, the public is urged to be on the look out for a Clinton man wanted for alleged

February 1, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha An Elk City man was arrested last week after an investigation revealed that the man allegedly engaged in sexual misconduct with a juvenile.

January 31, 2022 SWOSU Press Release Emily Gill, a junior from Lawton at Southwestern Oklahoma State University, won the crown of Miss SWOSU 2022, and Emma Youngblood of Comanche and Walters High School won the title of

January 31, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The Salvation Army’s latest Red Kettle campaign proved to be successful once again in western Oklahoma.

January 28, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Early voting begins Thursday for voters in Custer County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of voting

January 28, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A longtime U.S. Representative from western Oklahoma has a challenger.

January 27, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A Hinton man wanted in Beckham County after being charged with second degree rape has been arrested.

January 27, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha According to court documents released by the Northern District of Texas, a woman traveling from California to Clinton with a large amount of methamphetamine was arrested recently during a

January 26, 2022 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) with locations in Weatherford, Sayre and Yukon has announced that Dr. Diana Lovell of Weatherford has been named to the university’s planned giving society, SWOSU Tomorrows.

Copper Thief Captured and Charged in Beckham Co. January 26, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A Weatherford woman was caught in the act of stealing copper wiring from an Elk City oilfield service company recently.

January 25, 2022 By SWOSU Press Release Dr. Daniel Kavish, assistant professor of sociology and criminal justice at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) in Weatherford, was awarded the 2021 Outstanding Teacher Award from the American Society of

January 25, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Elk City City Manager Tom Ivester announced recently the hiring of a building manager for the city’s newest facility.

January 24, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Two warrants have been issued for the arrest of a Clinton man.

January 24, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Three teens, one from Granite, were injured in a crash in Tillman County Sunday night.

January 21, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Speaking to the Elk City Commissioners during their recent regular meeting, financial adviser Meredith Meacham-Wilson gave a peak of how the city’s sales tax intake was for the month

January 21, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The Oklahoma House of Representatives completed bill filing Thurs., Jan. 20, for the second session of the 58th Legislature. A total of 1,482 House Bills, 18 House Joint Resolutions

January 20, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha After a one year hiatus, a popular St. Patrick’s Day event is returning.

January 20, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A Clinton teen is recuperating after being shot in the face.

January 19, 2022 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University is proud to announce that a clothes closet has been set up on the Weatherford campus for students who need business casual or professional clothing.

January 19, 2022 Press Release Rep. Todd Russ, R-Cordell, has filed legislation for the upcoming session that will give county voters the say over who is licensed to grow marijuana within their counties.

January 18, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The Elk City Commission is scheduled to meet in regular session during their mid-month meeting Wednesday afternoon.

January 18, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A Wichita Falls, Texas man is recovering in a Kiowa County hospital following a rollover accident early Tuesday morning.

January 17, 2022 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, January 24th.

January 17, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The Clinton City Council is scheduled to meet in regular session Tuesday night.

January 14, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Southwestern Oklahoma State University has announced the promotion and appointments of two current employees.

January 14, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Western Oklahoma’s newest internet provider, Bluepeak, announced recently the appointment of Randy Beutler as the company’s Government Affairs Associate for the Oklahoma region.

January 13, 2022 By SWOSU Press Release The SWOSU College of Pharmacy Rural Health Center (RHC) will be hosting COVID vaccination clinics this Friday, January 14, and again on Friday, January 21.

January 13, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Friday (Jan. 14) is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the February 8 Canute Public School Board election according

January 12, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Two recently completed wells in the area are giving hope to the region’s oil and gas community.

January 12, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha When citizens and other states suffer catastrophic losses, Oklahomans are always near offering care through acts of service and kindness. During the aftermath of Hurricane Ida’s massive destruction in

Community Calendar Jan. 12, 2022 Be sure to send your community service announcements or non-profit events to jared@kecofm.com   The Burns Flat Community will be hosting a blood drive today, now – 2:30pm inside the Don Lemke

January 11, 2022 SWOSU Press Release Officials with Southwestern Oklahoma State University announced recently that dedication activities for the General Thomas P. Stafford Archives at the Al Harris Library at SWOSU Weatherford are being postponed due to

January 11, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha When an Oklahoma Corporation Commission Administrative Law Judge recently recommended approval of a securitization of PSO’s $688 million in February storm costs, it had the support of several groups,