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October 25, 2021 Custer County Election Board Press Release The deadline for requesting an Absentee Ballot for the November 9, 2021, City of Clinton Election for Councilman, Ward 3, Tuesday, November 2at 5 p.m. said Ann Brown,

October 21, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Setting dumpsters on fire has landed a man a felony third degree arson charge in Custer County District Court.

Caddo Co. I-40 Accident Takes Hammon Man’s Life Dumpster Fires Land Clinton Man Arson Charge City of Clinton Absentee Deadline and Early Voting State News Oil & Gas Prices Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This

October 21, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha During the latest Elk City Commissioner’s meeting, the Commission approved two bids for property to buyers that intend to restore the buildings.

Clinton Man Accused of Neglecting Adult Son – Charged Elk City Commission Awards Bids For Property State News Oil & Gas Prices Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten,

October 21, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Southwestern Oklahoma State University announced that the university will continue their COVID vaccination clinic on the two remaining Fridays in October.

Murder Case Update: Defendant’s Request Denied SWOSU Offering Flu Vaccine & All Three COVID Vaccines Two More Fridays State News Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed

October 20, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A Weatherford man was arrested recently after attempting to steal over a $1,000 worth of items from the Weatherford Walmart.

October 20, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Voters in Beckham County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the November 9 City of Erick PSO franchise election should apply now.

October 20, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A Vici man was hospitalized on Tuesday after wrecking his motorcycle in Dewey County.

October 19, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The Elk City Commission is scheduled to meet in regular session Wednesday afternoon.

October 19, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The National Weather Service in Norman says the tornado that caused millions in property damage to the Clinton Regional Airport has been rated as an EF-1.

Clinton Man Wanted After Being Accused of Choking Woman Clinton Tornado Gets Rating Elk City Commission to Consider Multiple Bids for Property State News Oil & Gas Prices Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material

October 18, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Public Service Company of Oklahoma announced recently a $25,000 grant from the AEP Foundation to the General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum in Hobart. The AEP Foundation is

October 18, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A juvenile from Oakwood died in a vehicle crash in Dewey County on Friday.

Rape Charges Levied Against Mangum Man Juvenile Dies in Dewey Co. Wreck PSO Awards Grant to Hobart Museum State News Oil & Gas Prices Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material may not be published,

October 14, 2021 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University has announced that Homecoming float prize money has been increased for the 2021 parade that is coming up Saturday, October 30, in Weatherford’s Towne Centre.

October 14, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A Hydro man is wanted after he allegedly stabbed his girlfriend.

October 14, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Several Oklahoma law enforcement agencies have become the victims of a crime after their websites were hacked.

Hydro Man Accused of Stabbing Girlfriend Custer County Sheriff’s Dept. Website Hacked Prize Money for Winning SWOSU Homecoming Floats Increases in 2021 State News Oil & Gas Prices Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material

October 13, 2021 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University’s Department of Education in Weatherford has been named one of the top programs by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

October 13, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha An Erick man was arrested recently after being caught hiding in a closet of a home he had allegedly broken into.

Tornado Causes Damage to Clinton Regional Airport Burglar Caught in Closet by Citizen SWOSU Department of Education One of Only 26 Programs to Win National Award State News Oil & Gas Prices Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All

October 12, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A Tennessee man traveling through the area received two arson charges in Beckham County District Court after allegedly attempting to set fire to a building in Erick.

October 12, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A Burns Flat man is in critical condition when he wrecked his vehicle while being pursued by the Custer County Sheriff’s Department on Interstate 40 in Custer County.

Severe Weather Threat Tonight in Western Oklahoma High Speed Pursuit in Custer County Shuts Down I-40 Tennessee Man Receives Multiple Arson Charges in Beckham Co. State News Oil & Gas Prices Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights

October 7, 2021 SWOSU Press Release Dr. Karen Sweeney has been named chair of the Department of Computer Science at Southwestern Oklahoma State University, replacing Dr. Patsy Parker, who recently accepted the Acting Vice President of Student

October 11, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha During the October meeting of the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission, the Commission approved a motion to allow the agency to act as the agent for the Oklahoma Space Industry Development

October 11, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The latest sales tax numbers are out and once again most communities in the area saw another impressive boost.

August Sales Tax Numbers Show Economic Recovery Continues Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission Discusses Clinton-Sherman Airport Dr. Karen Sweeney Named Chair of SWOSU Department of Computer Science State News Oil & Gas Prices Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights

October 8, 2021 Press Release In a primary election on Tuesday, voters in the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes passed a referendum to amend the sovereign tribal nation’s constitution to decrease the blood quantum requirement for citizenship from

October 7, 2021 Provided Press Release Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 12th, for the Town of Hammon Special Municipal Election. Roger Mills County Election Board Secretary, Jana Maddux, offers these

Elk City Man Caught With Stolen Copper Wire – Charged Voters Lower Blood Requirement for Cheyenne-Arapaho Citizenship Election Day Reminders and Tips State News Oil & Gas Prices Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material

October 6, 2021 Beckham County Election Board Press Release October 15, 2021 is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the November 9 City of Erick PSO Franchise

October 7, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A detached wheel on Interstate 40 is to blame for a one vehicle accident in Washita County Wednesday afternoon.

State Auditor Says Town of Lone Wolf Employee Misused Funds Detached Wheel Causes I-40 Accident in Washita Co. State News Oil & Gas Prices Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material may not be published,

IBC Bank To Close Branches in Western Oklahoma Weatherford Woman Spits on Officer – Charged Voter Registration Deadline Approaches for Erick Voters State News Oil & Gas Prices Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material

October 5, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha During the latest meeting of the Elk City Commission, Commissioners approved the purchase of property on Route 66 on the east side of the city.

October 5, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The Oklahoma Department of Transportation has announced that nearly $8 billion in upgrades has been approved for highways across Oklahoma.

Beckham Co. Traffic Stop Leads to Large Drug Bust Elk City Obtains Land – Hopes to Attract Buyer Nearly $8 Billion in Upgrades Heading to Oklahoma Highways State News Oil & Gas Prices Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications.

October 4, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A medical condition was to blame for a one vehicle accident in Elk City on Friday.

Elk City Vandalism – Police Seeking Public’s Help One Vehicle Accident Causes Cell Service Disruption – Power Outages Elk City Commission to Meet Tonight State News Oil & Gas Prices Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved.

October 4, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The Elk City Commission is scheduled to meet tonight (Monday) in regular session.

September 29, 2021 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has announced an exciting new philanthropic opportunity—the Hodge Pharmacy Scholarships Challenge—and Weatherford area philanthropists and longtime SWOSU benefactors Wes and Karen Magill have generously made the

October 1, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha On the heels of the announcement of a business planning to occupy the former K-Mart building in Clinton, City Manager Robert Johnston says Sutherland Lumber Home Improvement Center could

SWOSU PD Investigating Suspicious Death New Clinton Business Could Be Ready in Early 2022 State News Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without permission.

September 30, 2021 SWOSU Press Release With the recent announcement of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccination booster shots now available to a large population, Southwestern Oklahoma State University continues its Friday vaccination clinics on the Weatherford campus.

September 30, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Western Technology Center Superintendent Kathe Corning is one of 16 administrators across the United States to earn the 2021-22 Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Outstanding Administrator of the Year

Continental Resources Having Success in Custer County WTC’s Corning Honored SWOSU Offering All Three COVID Vaccines on Fridays State News Oil & Gas Prices Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material may not be published,

September 29, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Two men were arrested and charged in Custer County recently after allegedly shooting a rifle out of a truck in Weatherford city limits.

September 29, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A Hinton man has been charged in Caddo County with manslaughter following a crash that killed his fiancé and his soon be stepdaughter in May.

Clinton / Weatherford to Explore Joint Water Pipeline Two Men Charged After Being Accused of Firing Weapon in City Limits Hinton Man Charged with Manslaughter State News Oil & Gas Prices Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights

Bollinger To Run for U.S. Senate Clinton City Council To Meet in Special Session – Discuss Water Resiliency PSO Continues to Seek Rate Hike State News Oil & Gas Prices Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved.

September 28, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The Clinton City Council is scheduled to meet in special session tonight.

September 28, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha In a rate hike request opposed by many of its consumers, Public Service Company of Oklahoma is asking for a $243 million base rate hike before Corporation Commissioners.

OKC Man Receives 25 Felony Charges in Beckham County Blown Tire Causes Motorcycle Accident on I-40 State Leaders Discuss Clinton-Sherman Airport State News Oil & Gas Prices Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material may

September 27, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A semi versus a motorcycle accident in Custer County put an Indiana man in the hospital over the weekend.

September 27, 2021 Oklahoma House of Representatives Press Release Rep. Tammy Townley, R-Ardmore, hosted an interim study Friday morning before the House Government Modernization Committee to consider avenues to help Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority (OSIDA) reach

September 24, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Wildfire season is upon us here in western Oklahoma and one local official says now is the time to prepare to help prevent any major wildfires from breaking out.

Juveniles Allegedly Admit to Setting Elk City Home on Fire California Man Charged After Striking Clinton Officer Wildfire Season Near in Western Oklahoma State News Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material may not be

September 24, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A California man was charged Wednesday in Custer County District Court after allegedly hitting a Clinton Police Office.

My Take, With Paul Joseph

September 23, 2021 Press Release Voters in Roger Mills County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the October 12 Town of Hammon Municipal Election should apply now says County Election Board Secretary Jana Maddux. Absentee

By News Director Jared Atha Recently Detectives with the Elk City Police Department trained to increase their knowledge base in investigating Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) and became three of the newest members of the Oklahoma ICAC

Semi Catches Fire at Elk City Gas Station More ECPD Detectives Trained to Protect Children From Online Exploitation Roger Mills County – Deadline to Request Absentee Ballot For October 12 Election Approaches State News Oil & Gas

Stolen Lamp Lands Clinton Woman a Felony Charge Elk City Man Wanted By Feds Captured Officer With Western Oklahoma Ties to Face Trial for Fatal Shooting State News Oil & Gas Prices Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All

September 22, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha An Oklahoma district judge has ruled a suburban Oklahoma City police officer, who has western Oklahoma ties, will face trial for the fatal shooting of a man who refused

September 22, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha An Elk City man with an outstanding federal arrest warrant was arrested recently in Beckham County.

September 22, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A Clinton woman is wanted in Custer County after allegedly stealing items from a friend’s home.

Hollis Homeowner Shoots and Kills Intruder Update on Elk City’s Newest Fast Food Restaurant Clinton City Council To Discuss Next Step For Glancy Motel State News Oil & Gas Prices Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved.

September 21, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Elk City City Manager Tom Ivester gave a retail update during the latest meeting of the Elk City Commission.

September 21, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The Clinton City Council is scheduled to meet in regular session tonight (Tuesday).

Clinton Man Bites Woman – Charged Multiple Wrecks Over the Weekend – Injuries Reported New PSO Wind Farm Could Mean Big Savings for Customers Oil and Gas Prices Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material

September 17, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The second of three new wind facilities serving Public Service Company of Oklahoma customers has begun commercial operation.

September 17, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha During the September meeting of the Elk City School Board, school officials received the annual audit for the school district.

My Take, With Paul Joseph

September 16, 2021 SWOSU Press Release The Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Foundation, Inc., is hosting its 2nd annual charitable hunt on September 17 in Devol (OK), and the SWOSU Foundation is delighted to announce that longtime

By News Director Jared Atha A Custer City man is wanted in Custer County after being accused of sexually abusing three female minors.

September 16, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha More details surrounding the double homicide in Leedey that took place early Monday morning.

Two Car Crash in Washita Co. Leaves Man in Critical Condition Elk City Schools Sees Increased Enrollment Boeing Returning to Clinton-Sherman Airport State News Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material may not be published,

September 15, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A Yukon man is in critical condition after being involved in a two vehicle wreck in Washita County Tuesday afternoon.

September 15, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha During the latest Elk City School Board meeting this week, Elk City Superintendent Mike Sparks updated the board on the school district’s current enrollment.

Two Car Accident Hospitalizes Texola Man Clinton Kmart Building Sold Elk City School District Using Stimulus Funds Creatively Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without permission.

September 14, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A two vehicle accident on State Highway 6, west of Elk City sent a man to the hospital early Monday night.

September 14, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The building formally occupied by Kmart in Clinton has sold.

September 13, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Two juveniles were hospitalized over the weekend after being involved in an ATV accident in Kiowa County.

September 13, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is investigating an in-custody death that occurred August 31 in Clinton. The Clinton Police Department requested a full OSBI investigation after the death

Double Homicide in Leedey – Man Turns Himself In OSBI Investigating Death of Clinton Man in Police Custody ATV Accident in Kiowa Co. Hospitalizes Two Juveniles State News Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material

Officials Visit Elk Creek Dam Rehab Project Voter Registration Deadline in Roger Mills Co. Approaches State News Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without permission.

September 10, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Friday, September 17, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the October 12 Town of Hammon Municipal Election, Roger

September 8, 2021 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has announced an exciting new philanthropic opportunity.

September 9, 2021 SWOSU Press Release Aiden Green of Elk City has been accepted into the Southwestern Oklahoma State University College of Pharmacy at Weatherford.

New Train Planned for Elk City’s Ackley Park Local Student Admitted into SWOSU College of Pharmacy State News Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without permission.

Inmate Slaps Guard – Receives Felony Charge Elk City Commission Surpluses Unique Items Russ Promoted to Chairman Emeritus of A&B Transportation Committee Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten,

September 8, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha It was announced today that Oklahoma House Speaker Charles McCall has advanced the Appropriations & Budget Transportation Subcommittee’s previous chairman, Rep. Todd Russ R-Cordell, to chairman emeritus.

September 8, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha During the latest Elk City Commissioner’s meeting on Tuesday night, the Commission approved to surplus items the city previously owned.

Bullying Allegation at Clinton Public School Declared Untrue Elk City Commission Scheduled to Meet Tonight Comedian Colin Jost Coming to SWOSU Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or

September 2, 2021 SWOSU Press Release Comedian Colin Jost of Saturday Night Live fame is coming to Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford on Wednesday, October 27, at 8 p.m. as part of the university’s Panorama Series

September 7, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The Elk City Commission is scheduled to meet in regular session tonight in City Hall.

September 3, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Two convicted felons face more jail time after being found to be in possession of a reported stolen vehicle out of Clinton.

September 2, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha An Oklahoma City man is wanted in Custer County after being charged with one felony count of lewd or indecent acts to a child under the age of 16.

September 2, 2021 SWOSU Press Release Dr. Patsy Parker has been named acting vice president of student affairs (VPSA) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU), according to SWOSU President Dr. Diana Lovell.

September 1, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A Weatherford man was arrested and charged last week after being accused of distributing counterfeit opioid pills allegedly containing fentanyl.

September 1, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha State officials confirmed a case of anthrax in livestock for the first time in 25 years.

Woodward Man Charged with Kidnapping in Beckham County SWOSU Students From Elk City Awarded Scholarships Dove Season Opens in Oklahoma State News Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten,

August 31, 2021 SWOSU Press Release Ten SWOSU students each won $1,000 scholarships at the recent “Bulldog Strong” event held in Weatherford Towne Centre. Winners were: Jacob Costello, Elk City Lincoln Fitts, Duncan Hailey Jo Franklin Jessica

August 31, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Oklahoma’s dove season begins September 1 and it anticipates to be another busy season for local hunters thanks in large part to the wet summer the region just had.

Pedestrian Stuck and Killed on I-40 in Custer County Weatherford Woman Accused of Stabbing Route 66 Restaurant and Motel Set to Return Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten,

August 27, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A once classic restaurant on Route 66 in western Oklahoma is set to return.

August 30, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A pedestrian was killed early Monday morning after getting struck by three oncoming vehicles going westbound on Interstate 40 in Custer County.

August 27, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The Elk City Fire Department will see upgraded equipment in the future.

August 27, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A semi truck hauling a wind turbine ran into trouble Friday in Elk City, causing damage to a light pole.

PSO Beginning Statewide Streetlight Initiative August 26, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Public Service Company of Oklahoma announced this week that in an effort to prepare for new and innovative lighting systems, it will be conducting

Wanted Sayre Man Accused of Stealing Truck – Tools Elk City Commission Approve Raise for Ivester SWOSU Updates Vaccination Schedule and Opens Friday Clinics Again Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material may not be

August 24, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha An outstanding warrant for arrest for a Sayre man was issued recently after being charged with stealing a pickup, tools, and cash nearly a year ago.

August 25, 2021 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University is resuming its Friday COVID vaccination clinics on the Weatherford campus.

Burns Flat / Dill City Postpone In School Instruction Due to Covid Concerns Washita County Accident Update: Guthrie Woman Passes Away High School Coach Suspended After Fight Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material may

August 24, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha In an update on a story from yesterday, a Guthrie woman has died from injuries she sustained in a two vehicle accident in Washita County on Friday evening.

August 24, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A Clinton assistant football coach has been placed on paid administrative leave after a fight broke out during a scrimmage between Clinton and El Reno.

Jury Trial Scheduled For Shooting Suspect Elk Citians Involved in Area Wrecks Latest Census Number Are In Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without permission.

August 23, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Official numbers from the 2020 Census are in with noticeable changes to western Oklahoma’s biggest communities.

August 23, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Two people from Guthrie are in a hospital after being involved in a two vehicle accident in Washita County Friday night.

Burns Flat Man Accused of Stabbing – Charged in Beckham Co. Elk City Sales Tax Numbers Continue To Impress SWOSU Job Fair is Thursday Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material may not be published,

August 18, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Sales tax numbers reflecting the month of June are in and once again, the City of Elk City is above $1 million in collections.

August 17, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Elk City Commissioners are scheduled to meet Wednesday afternoon in regular session and consider a large amount of equipment purchases for the city.

By Tangela Henry, SWODA Information Assistant, 580-562-5026 By the year 2030, this nation’s 72 million baby boomers will reach age 65 which will create a critical shortage of caregivers. Those employed as caregivers are primarily women in

SWOSU Launches COVID Incentives for Students & Employees Elk City Commission To Consider Equipment Purchases State News Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without permission.

Weatherford Woman Accused of Abusing Disabled Boy Army Worms Invading Western Oklahoma Lawns SWOSU Sets Easy Access COVID Vaccination Clinics Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed

August 16, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Typically with a wet summer comes green and luscious lawns in Oklahoma.

August 16, 2021 SWOSU Press Release With the start of classes beginning on August 16, Southwestern Oklahoma State University plans to host COVID vaccination clinics August 16-20 on the Weatherford campus.

August 13, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha FFA chapters across Oklahoma are receiving a share of more than $38,000 after being named recipients of this year’s American Electric Power Foundation FFA STEM After-School grants.

Clinton Man Accused of Hit and Run Hammon Man Uninjured in Two Car Accident Local FFA Chapter Awarded PSO Grant Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed

August 13, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A Hammon man was involved in a two vehicle accident in southern Cotton County Thursday afternoon.

August 12, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A Kansas woman visiting an inmate at North Fork Correctional Center in Sayre was arrested at the institution after allegedly smuggling in contraband to an inmate.

Silver Alert Issued For Missing Beckham County Man Kansas Woman Claims Contraband Was Found in NFCC Men’s Bathroom Elk City Student Awarded SWOSU Scholarship Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material may not be published,

August 8, 2021 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) student Jocelyn Thomas of Elk City has been named the 2021-22 academic year Ernestine “Ernie” (Holcomb) Wright Memorial Scholar.

Sayre Man Allegedly Threatens Grandmother By Way of Text Pickup vs Semi Turns Fatal in Dewey County Local City Manager Attends Intense Army Training Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material may not be published,

August 11, 2021 Provided by Landry Brewer Elk City City Manager Tom Ivester, who also serves as a Colonel in the Army National Guard, recently took part in annual training with 4,000 troops from the 45th Infantry

August 11, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A pickup and semi-truck collided in Dewey County on Tuesday, resulting in the death of a motorist.

Wanted Clinton Man Accused of Indecent Acts – Charged Earthquakes Shake Wheeler County, Texas SWOSU Awards 2021-22 Authentic Journalism Scholarship to Kenedie Walker Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast,

August 10, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A Clinton man is wanted after being charged in Custer County District Court with two counts of lewd or indecent acts to a child under the age of 16.

August 10, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Two earthquakes shook Wheeler County within a half mile of one another, just outside of the city, over the weekend and Monday morning.

Lankford Stops Biden from Releasing Migrants in Western Oklahoma Fatal 4-Vehicle Accident in East Texas Panhandle Local Museum Could Receive Major Grant Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten,

August 9, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha It was announced recently that this year, 50 different entities will be considered for Aerospace and Aviation Education Program grants totaling more than $365,000 from the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission.

August 9, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Two men have died after a four-vehicle crash Sunday evening, west of Pampa, Texas in Gray County.

Elk City Man Accused of Selling Meth Near School Moore Speaks About Interim Study Regarding Illegal Land Acquisition SWOSU Plans Popular Organizational Fair for August 26 Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material may not

August 6, 2021 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University’s annual Organizational Fair is planned for Thursday, August 26, on the Weatherford campus.

August 6, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha An outstanding warrant for the arrest of an Elk City man was issued recently after being charged of distributing methamphetamine near a school.

August 5, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A couple from Texas were arrested in Beckham County recently after being found to be in possession of a stolen vehicle.

August 3, 2021 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has announced the receipt of a major gift from Vance T. Nye of Edmond.

August 2, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha It was announced recently by Elk City Fire Chief Kyle Chervenka that the Fire Department’s new Insurance Services Office rating has gone into affect.

August 4, 2021 SWOSU Press Release COVID vaccinations are available now!

Juveniles Charged in Clinton Murder Case Elk City Man Receives Child Sexual Abuse Charge Missing Anadarko Woman Possibly Spotted in Western Oklahoma Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten,

August 3, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha An Elk City man was arrested and charged last week after being accused of touching a young girl inappropriately.

August 3, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Search efforts are underway to find a 55-year-old Caddo County woman who went missing days after having brain surgery and hasn’t been seen in nearly two weeks.

August 2, 2021 SWOSU Press Release Fall semester classes begin August 16 at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, Sayre, and Yukon, and enrollment continues for students who want to begin or continue their educational endeavors at

August 2, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A semi-truck crashed on Interstate 40 in Caddo County early Saturday morning, resulting in the death of one man and the serious injury of another.

UPDATE: Wanted Elk City Man Wanted on Child Sexual Abuse Charge Arrested Fatal Semi Crash In Caddo County SWOSU Fall Semester Classes Start August 16 Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material may not be

Elk City School Enrollment Begins Monday SWOSU’s Dr. Raygan Chain Receives 2021 ACBSP Teaching Excellence Award Pep Boys Awards Scholarships to Aspiring Automotive Technicians Across the United States – Shamrock, TX Woman Included Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications.

July 30, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Pep Boys Automotive announced the recipients of its annual Find Your Drive $100,000 scholarship program.

July 30, 2021 SWOSU PR Dr. Raygan Chain, associate professor at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, has been named a regional recipient of the 2021 Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Teaching Excellence Award.

July 29, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A Thomas woman was has been charged in Custer County District Court after allegedly embezzling money from the Clinton Roundup Club.

Thomas Woman Accused of Forging Checks State Fire Marshall Agent Talks Inspecting Grow Operations Heat Wave Hits Western Oklahoma Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without

July 29, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The hottest days of the year in western Oklahoma could be Friday and Saturday.

July 28, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A Hydro man with a former felony conviction was arrested recently after being found with a firearm during a traffic stop in Weatherford.

Apparent “Self Defense” Leaves Sayre Man Dead Former Felon Found with Gun in Custer County Yukon Public Schools & SWOSU Honored for Partnership Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast,

July 28, 2021 By SWOSU PR Yukon Public Schools (YPS) was among business and higher education partnerships throughout Oklahoma that were recently recognized as innovative collaborations that further the education of Oklahoma’s workforce.

July 27, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A Hobart woman is dead after a crash in Kiowa County.

July 27, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A Memphis, Tennessee man was arrested and charged in Beckham County recently after leading multiple agencies on a high speed pursuit on Interstate 40.

Clinton Man Dies in Wrong Way I-40 Accident High Speed Chase Lands Tennessee Man In Beckham Co. Jail Hobart Woman Succumbs To Injuries Sustained In Early July Crash Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material

UPDATE: Two In Custody In Connection With Clinton Murder Elk City Man Wanted on Child Sexual Abuse Charge Weather Causes Blocked Roadways on Beckham Co. I-40 Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material may not

July 26, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Storms that barreled through the I-40 corridor in Western Oklahoma caused travel problems in Beckham County Sunday night and early Monday morning.

July 26, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha An Elk City man accused of sexually abusing his step-daughter is still on the loose.

BREAKING: OSBI Investigating Homicide in Clinton Elk City Sales Tax Up Again SWOSU Plans COVID Vaccination Clinic in August and September Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or

July 22, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Once again, sales tax numbers for the City of Elk City continue to improve.

July 23, 2021 By News Director With COVID-19 cases trending upward, Southwestern Oklahoma State University has announced plans to host a COVID vaccination clinic on Friday, August 20, on the Weatherford campus.

July 22, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Oklahoma House Speaker Charles McCall, R-Atoka, has named Rep. Anthony Moore, R-Clinton, to the Executive Committee for the Energy Council.

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July 21, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Candidates interested in filing for Mayor of the City of Sayre will have their chance coming up in August.

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July 21, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Before the regular meeting of the Sayre City Council Tuesday night, a public hearing was held concerning a medical marijuana grow-operation proposal at 103 NE Highway 66.

July 20, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The Elk City Commission is scheduled to meet in regular session Wednesday (July 21) afternoon.

July 20, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Local airports were awarded grant money by the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission during their regularly scheduled meeting held last week.

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July 19, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A man and woman from Sayre along with a 3-year-old boy were hospitalized Friday evening after being involved in a two vehicle accident in Beckham County.

July 19, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Court records show that eight men have been charged in Beckham County District court after the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics, with help from the Beckham County Sheriff’s Office issued

July 9, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Director of the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics Donnie Anderson visited Elk City recently and spoke mainly about the ongoing problem of illegal medical marijuana grow operations that are popping

July 9, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Thanks to the request of U.S. Sen. James Inhofe, multiple, two-lane, rural Oklahoma highways could become immediate priorities with $65 million in additional federal funding.

July 8, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Elk City’s Carnegie Library is about to get a face lift.

July 7, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha During the latest regular meeting of the Elk City Commission, Commissioners were asked to revise the lease agreement between the City and the Elk City Golf and Country Club

July 6, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The Hobart boy that went missing last night has been located.

July 6, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The wheat harvest is nearly complete for not only western Oklahoma, but the entire state. With a look at this year’s numbers, here’s Paragon Ag News Director Jimmy Clark.

July 5, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha After being a victim of a ransomware attack, Lucky Star Casinos in western Oklahoma are slowly re-opening.

July 5, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The Elk City Commission is scheduled to meet in regular session Tuesday night.

July 2, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha With the wheat harvest nearly complete in western Oklahoma, the numbers are starting to come in.

July 2, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Independence Day is Sunday and the fun of fireworks will be on full display throughout western Oklahoma.

July 1, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The Custer County Election Board reminds the public of upcoming filing dates for three possible elections in the county’s biggest cities.

July 1, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha To help Oklahoma schools meet the needs of children in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oklahoma State Department of Education is awarding grants to 181 school districts

June 30, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Southwestern Oklahoma State University’s College of Pharmacy in Weatherford and Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences in Tulsa have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate to serve

June 30, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha An Elk City woman was arrested and charged recently after allegedly driving drunk with five minors in the car.

June 29, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma has announced free meals and snacks will be available to children across central and western Oklahoma, including at two locations in Elk City.

June 28, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha An Elk City man is in jail after being found with illegal drugs and a gun during a traffic stop.

June 23, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Although COVID-19 cases in the state saw a slight increase this week, remain very low.

June 23, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha An Elk City man was arrested and charged with kidnapping recently after allegedly taking his ex-girlfriend against her will.

June 22, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The wheat harvest in western Oklahoma appears to be wrapping up, and according to Paragon Ag News Director Jimmy Clark, the numbers look good. Don’t forget to tune in

June 21, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha It was a deadly weekend on western Oklahoma roads with area accidents where one saw an Elk City man lose his life.

June 21, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha An Edmond man was arrested and charged in Custer County recently after allegedly stealing a car.

June 18, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha An Elk City man received a felony charge recently after allegedly speeding on city streets in Elk City while attempting to elude police.

June 18, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Is the wheat harvest in western Oklahoma wrapping up? Paragon Ag News Director Jimmy Clark has the latest. Don’t forget to get the latest ag and farm news every

June 17, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A Weatherford woman passed away Wednesday night after being involved in a one vehicle accident in northwest Oklahoma.

June 16, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The wheat harvest has picked back up throughout western Oklahoma. With a report, here’s Paragon Ag News Director Jimmy Clark. Don’t forget to get the latest ag and farm

June 16, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Oklahoma’s latest COVID-19 numbers were updated today by the State Department of Health and based on the department’s color-coded risk level map, one county in the area has been

June 15, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Congressman Frank Lucas of Cheyenne (R-OK) and Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Jim Inhofe (R-OK) announced recently, after months of work with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services,

June 15, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha After failing to appear for his latest court date, an outstanding warrant for arrest has been issued for an Elk City man.

June 14, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha An Arapaho man was arrested recently after allegedly stealing cattle from local farmers.

June 14, 2021 SWOSU Press Release The Department of Education at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford has achieved full accreditation, meeting all requirements from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

June 11, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha according to a recent survey by U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, Oklahoma producers are expected to harvest a little over 105 million bushels of wheat this

June 11, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The Elk City Chamber of Commerce’s Route 66 Festival returns this weekend, and kicking off the event is the return of Block Party Elk City in downtown Elk City.

June 10, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Potentially big news brewing in Weatherford as it was announced today that a press conference at Southwestern Oklahoma State University has been scheduled to make a big announcement.

June 10, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A Clinton woman was arrested and charged recently after allegedly assaulting her nephew, and vandalizing his vehicle.

June 9, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Oklahoma’s latest COVID-19 numbers were updated today by the State Department of Health, and once again the numbers continue to improve across the region.

June 9, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Inmates at North Fork Correctional Center in Sayre began receiving special computer tablets this week, as part of a Department of Corrections plan to provide secure tablets to all

June 8, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The Clinton Chamber of Commerce has issued a warning to area merchants regarding an individual or individuals issuing hot checks.

June 8, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha An odd scene along Interstate 40 in Beckham County recently prompted an indecent exposure charge.

June 7, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A Hammon man was hospitalized on Friday after being involved in a three vehicle accident in Caddo County.

June 7, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The Oklahoma Department of Corrections says all facilities returned to normal operations on Saturday and visitation restored on Sunday after a brief lockdown that began Friday night.

June 4, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Thanks to consistent rain throughout the state, lake levels have seen an increase when compared to the start of the summer season a year ago.

June 4, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Southwestern Oklahoma State University has announced a major gift from longtime SWOSU benefactor and 1980 alumnus Mike North of Oklahoma City.

June 6, 2021 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University will now offer face-to-face New Student Orientation sessions for incoming freshmen on the Weatherford campus.

June 2, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A Canute man was hospitalized Tuesday after being involved in a two vehicle collision west of Elk City in Beckham County.

June 2, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha COVID-19 numbers continue to hold steady across western Oklahoma.

June 1, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Now through July 9, FFA chapters in the area have the opportunity to apply for a share of $40,000 in STEM grants from the American Electric Power (AEP) Foundation

May 28, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Good news for those with loved ones in local nursing homes: visitation is opening up more with each passing week.

May 28, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha As the Memorial Day holiday approaches, the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office and Oklahoma law enforcement want to remind all drivers of the importance of seat belt use. The annual

May 27, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha An investigation led by the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics has landed a Cordell man behind bars with 10 felony charges.

May 26, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Dr. Chad Kinder has been named special assistant to the president for strategic partnerships at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford effective July 1.

May 26, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The latest COVID-19 numbers in the region show one county in the area show improvement while another county that traditionally has been Covid-free has seen a case emerge.

May 25, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha During the latest Elk City Commissioner’s proceedings, the Commission approved to re-purpose sales tax intake to go towards city employee’s pay.

May 25, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Red Collar Pet Foods in Clinton has announced that it is embarking on a $5.7 million expansion at their manufacturing plant located one mile south of I-40 on US

May 24, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha An Elk City man was charged last week in Beckham County District Court after allegedly kicking in the front door of his neighbor’s apartment.

May 24, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Effective Tuesday (May 25), Southwestern Oklahoma State University will no longer require the use of masks or social distancing on campus locations or at any SWOSU-sponsored activity.

May 21, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha During the latest meeting of the Elk City Commission, the city leaders approved the purchase of a land in city limits that came at a pretty reasonable price.

May 21, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The Oklahoma Senate passed the appropriations bill to fully fund government services in Oklahoma for Fiscal Year 2022.

May 20, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Fresh off the heels of Gov. Kevin Stitt’s planned “back to work” incentive program, the Clinton Chamber of Commerce has announced a job fair.

May 19, 2021 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University summer semester classes in Weatherford and Sayre begin on Monday, June 7.

May 19, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Sales tax numbers are in for area cities for the month of March, and they appear to be on the uptick.

May 19, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman Frank Lucas of Cheyenne’s (OK-03) bipartisan Rural STEM Education Research Act.

May 18, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The Elk City Commission is scheduled to meet in regular session Wednesday afternoon.

May 18, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Troopers are investigating a crash that claimed the lives of two adults and two children in Custer County.

May 17, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The total amount of federal funding area counties could receive thanks to the recently signed American Rescue Plan is becoming more clear.

May 17, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Agents with the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics say they are continuing to crack down on black market marijuana operations.

May 14, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha With the academic school year winding down for most schools in the area, graduation ceremonies are set to return to somewhat normal procedures.

May 14, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The Board of Directors of the Red Carpet Community Theatre in Elk City has voted to re-open the theatre with a “Re-Start the Arts” Variety Show that will feature

May 13, 2021 SWOSU Press Release Dr. Joel Kendall has been selected as the new provost and vice president of academic affairs at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) in Weatherford and Sayre, according to incoming SWOSU President

May 13, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha House Bill 2396 by Rep. Todd Russ, R-Cordell, was signed into law this week.

May 12, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford recently obtained its first United States Patent, making it one of only four universities in the state that hold U.S. Patents.

May 11, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha With the school year wrapping up, so does another fiscal year for Elk City Public Schools.

May 11, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A wind farm project in northern Custer County could affect the upcoming wheat harvest.

May 10, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The Board of Trustees of the Southwestern Oklahoma State University Foundation, Inc. recently convened for a regularly scheduled business meeting, and based on numbers provided at the meeting –

May 10, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The Elk City School Board is scheduled to meet tonight for the final time before school lets out this week.

May 7, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A bill that passed through the Oklahoma House of Representatives recently should help local brick-and-mortar public schools says District 57 Rep. Anthony Moore, R-Clinton.

May 7, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha An Elk City woman was arrested in Clinton recently after allegedly breaking into the Glancy Motel.

May 6, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) with locations in Weatherford and Sayre has announced the establishment of the President Randy L. Beutler Endowment.

May 4, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Elk City officials remind the public that a major thoroughfare in the city will be closed for a significant amount of time.

May 3, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The Clinton City Council is scheduled to meet in regular session Tuesday night in Clinton City Hall.

May 3, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Phi Beta Lambda, a Southwestern Oklahoma State University student organization in Weatherford dedicated to business leadership, recently competed in the college division of the Oklahoma Future Business Leaders of

April 30, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A Dill City man was hospitalized Friday morning after being involved in a one vehicle accident in Washita County.

April 30, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha It was announced recently that a new FedEx ground distribution center will locate Weatherford.

April 29, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Because of Southwestern Oklahoma State University Commencement activities taking place through May 2 at the Pioneer Cellular Event Center on the Weatherford campus, the university announced that there will

April 29, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A man wanted in Washita County on a felony charge was apprehended Wednesday in Clinton after a standoff.

April 28, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A Weatherford man was found guilty of first-degree manslaughter by a judge on Tuesday.

April 28, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A one vehicle accident in Beckham County saw two juveniles ejected from the car with one being admitted into the hospital.

April 27, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Gov. Kevin Stitt has signed three bills into law aimed at restricting abortions in Oklahoma.

April, 27 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A Weatherford man charged with first degree murder saw his bench trial begin in Custer County District Court on Monday.

April 26, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha During the latest Elk City Commissioners meeting, the commission approved a change order to Studio Architecture for the Activity Center Building – the city’s first CAPPs project.

April 26, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A Shamrock, Texas man was hospitalized Sunday night after being involved in a two car accident on Interstate 40 in western Beckham County.

April 23, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A bill that seeks to correct funding disparities for brick-and-mortar public schools in low property value areas while addressing charter school funding passed the House on Wednesday.

April 23, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Three Beckham County college students were recently honored at the Southwestern Oklahoma State University’s Everett Dobson School of Business & Technology annual honors reception on the Weatherford campus.

April 22, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The latest Elk City sales, use, and cigarette tax numbers were revealed during the recent Elk City Commissioner’s meeting.

April 21, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford announced upcoming graduation dates and times.

April 20, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The Elk City Commission is scheduled to meet in regular session Wednesday afternoon.

April 21, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha After a police investigation, it was determined that a man’s claim of being hit by a car while riding his bicycle may have been untrue.

April 19, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A two vehicle accident west of Elk City has put two people in the hospital.

April 19, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Eighteen continuing students were recently awarded Southwestern Oklahoma State University-Sayre Foundation Scholarships for the upcoming 2021-22 academic year.

April 16, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha On Monday, April 12, three pleas took place in the 100th Judicial District Court in Childress County, Texas.

April 16, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Thursday, Congressman Frank Lucas of Cheyenne (OK-03) joined Representative Ron Estes (KS-04) in introducing legislation to amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Western National Historic Trail

April 15, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) from Cheyenne along with U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), and U.S. Senator James Lankford (R-Okla.) sent a letter this week to President Biden urging him

April 15, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Sundance, the first of three new Oklahoma wind farms that will provide energy to Public Service Company of Oklahoma customers, is now in service.

April 14, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The Oklahoma House of Representatives will hold a public comment session this week to hear from Oklahomans that submitted a statewide redistricting plan for House districts.

April 14, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A special meeting of the Elk City Commission took place Monday night with two goals: swearing in two new commissioners and honoring two out-going commissioners.

April 13, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha An 83-year-old former state legislator is recovering in the hospital with a brain bleed after he was randomly attacked by a man in his hometown of Carnegie last week.

April 13, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha During his appearance on Exploring Energy on 96.5 KECO, Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter announced that he has sent cease and desist letters to the Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribe

April 12, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha An investigation is ongoing as to why an Arizona woman led multiple agencies on a high speed pursuit on eastbound Interstate 40 early Sunday morning.

April 12, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha An Elk City woman was air lifted to an Oklahoma City hospital after a one vehicle accident in Beckham County.

April 9, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha AEP Teacher Vision Grants from Public Service Company of Oklahoma are helping support local educators with innovative approaches to improve student learning in the classroom.

April 9, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha More Details revealed of the arrest of the man wanted for multiple vehicle burglaries in western Oklahoma.

April 8, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The Elk City Commission approved recently a bid to replace a collapsed sewer line.

April 8, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha In a press release issued Thursday, Southwestern Oklahoma State University officials say they expect to return to normal operations this 2021 fall semester.

April 7, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha During the latest Elk City Commissioner’s meeting, City Manager Tom Ivester suggested to the Commission of continuing a pay increase on water bills to fund infrastructure improvements in the

April 7, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Beckham County Voters returned to the polls Tuesday for the Erick and Hammon School District Board of Education General Election and also Cities of Elk City, Erick and Sayre

April 6, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The man wanted for allegedly stealing two vehicles in western Oklahoma has been captured.

April 6, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Southwestern Oklahoma State University with locations in Weatherford and Sayre has announced the establishment of the Dr. John Hays Scholarship Endowment.

April 5, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha An Elk City man was charged March 26 after allegedly helping a prisoner escape from the Lexington Correctional Center in early March.

April 5, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Voters will go to the polls Tuesday for the Erick and Hammon School District Board of Education General Election and also Cities of Elk City, Erick and Sayre Council

April 2, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha After a one year hiatus due to the pandemic, in-person new student orientation is set to return to Southwestern Oklahoma State University.

April 2, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The Elk City Police Department recently held the Basic Reserve Officer Academy that saw 15 individuals from nine different departments receive basic training.

April 1, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission announced this week that their proposed five-year Airport Construction Program (ACP) is available for public comment.

March 31, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Little details have been given, but the execution of a search warrant at a Hammon home prompted the Hammon Public School to cancel classes on Wednesday.

March 31, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Family and friends of the late Dr. Ken Rose, along with past and present Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) leaders, recently gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony commemorating the Dr.

March 30, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A Burns Flat woman was hospitalized Saturday after the motorcycle she was a passenger on collided with a deer in Washita County.

March 30, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A Weatherford school and Southwestern Oklahoma State University went into lockdown Monday morning while police searched for a possibly armed suspect.

March 29, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Dr. Howard Kurtz, professor of sociology and criminal justice at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, is the winner of the Bernhardt Academic Excellence Award for 2021 at SWOSU.

March 29, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A semi truck led multiple agencies from two states on a high speed pursuit recently after an alleged road rage incident in the state of Texas.

March 26, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha An Amarillo man housed at the Custer County Detention Center has been charged after allegedly attacking a jailer.

March 25, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha While giving his city manager’s report to the Elk City Commission, Elk City, City Manager Tom Ivester gave an update on the “streetscape” project planned for downtown Elk City.

March 25, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A Watonga woman has been hospitalized after running into the back of a stopped semi.

March 24, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A man being held in the Beckham County Jail awaiting trial for a first degree murder – child abuse charge has had a second felony charge levied against him

March 24, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The wrongful death lawsuit in Custer County District Court filed against a Weatherford nursing home has been dismissed.

March 23, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The Great Plains Correctional Facility in Hinton is shutting down according to the Oklahoma Office of Workforce Development.

March 23, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha After a one year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Custer and Beckham Counties Relay for Life event is scheduled to return next month.

March 22, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Western Oklahoma was well represented by local FFA members at this year’s Oklahoma Youth Expo in Oklahoma City.

March 22, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A Texas teenager was hospitalized Friday afternoon after falling out of a moving ATV in Caddo County.

March 18, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Last week, Congressman Frank Lucas of Cheyenne joined Pennsylvania Congressman Fred Keller in reintroducing the Reviewing Urban and Rural Adjustments to Level Hospital Expenses and Lopsided Payments Act, otherwise