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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,

January 10, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A Sharon woman was hospitalized over the weekend after wrecking the vehicle she was driving in Dewey County.

January 10, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Elk City’s famed train at Ackley Park will be replaced.

January 6, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The Masonic Fraternity of Oklahoma has partnered with the South Western Oklahoma Development Authority (SWODA) Area Agency on Aging, along with other Area Agencies on Aging across the state,

January 6, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Schools across Oklahoma have faced a shortage of school bus drivers for months, but a temporary policy from the U.S. Dept. of Transportation could help.

January 5, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister has named 74 high school students from around the state to her 2022 Student Advisory Council. This is the seventh year

January 5, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A Clinton man was arrested and charged last month after eluding police.

January 4, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha During the latest regular meeting of the Elk City Commission, the first steps in beginning the next CAPPs project were approved.

January 4, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The Justice Department announced this week that it has obtained a settlement agreement with the Housing Authority of the Town of Lone Wolf in Kiowa County and two of

January 3, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha While construction on the Elk City Activity Center project approaches it’s latter stages, it appears the City Commission is ready to take the next step in the city’s next

January 2, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The weekend winter weather appears to be to blame for a one vehicle accident in Beckham County that hospitalized a Texas woman.

December 29, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The Oklahoma Highway Patrol ENDUI team announced this week that they will partner with law enforcement from across Oklahoma, including local law enforcement in western Oklahoma, to make sure

December 29, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The City of Clinton is taking the first steps in recovering from the October 12 tornado that struck the city’s airport.

December 28, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha An Elk City man was arrested and charged recently after being accused of abusing and holding his wife against her will.

December 28, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The Oklahoma Corporation Commission held a regular meeting on Tuesday to handle a Public Service Company of Oklahoma rate hike request.

December 27, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Concerned fire chiefs in Custer County has prompted county commissioners to implement a burn ban effective immediately.

December 27, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A Clinton man faces assault charges after allegedly striking a woman with a barbecue spatula last week.

December 24, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The Oklahoma Department of Transportation has released a traffic advisory to make motorists aware of ongoing construction projects that could slow down travel this holiday weekend.

December 23, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Last week, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the investment of more than $554 million to build and improve critical rural infrastructure in Oklahoma.

December 23, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha During the latest meeting of the Elk City Commission, the city leaders approved the purchase of office furniture for the Elk City Activity Center that is currently under construction

December 22, 2021 SWOSU Press Release Seven former Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) employees were honored recently by the SWOSU Alumni Association.

December 22, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha During the regular meeting of the Clinton City Council, the Council received and approved the latest audit report for fiscal year ending 2021 from Britton, Kuykendall, and Miller CPAs.

December 21, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Funds from the American Rescue Plan Act are finally available for use for the City of Elk City.

December 21, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The Clinton City Council is scheduled to meet in regular session tonight (Tuesday) for the final time this calendar year.

December 20, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A Sayre man accused of choking his girlfriend was arrested earlier this month after refusing to exit his home for nearly six and half hours.

December 20, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Enrollment continues for students who want to begin or continue their educational careers at Southwestern Oklahoma State University during the upcoming 2022 spring semester that starts January 10 on

December 16, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A Wagoner man was arrested and charged in Custer County recently after allegedly assaulting his ex-girlfriend.

December 16, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha While on KECO’s Exploring Energy, Senator James Lankford (R-OK) spoke about the Democrats’ Build Back Better bill and why he strongly opposed raising the debt ceiling to pay for

SWOSU Press Release The SWOSU College of Pharmacy Rural Health Center will be hosting COVID vaccination clinics two days only in January on Friday, Jan. 14, and Friday, Jan. 21, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at

December 15, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A Weatherford woman is wanted in Custer County after being accused of hitting a man with her car on the Weatherford campus of Southwestern Oklahoma State University.

December 14, 2021 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) with locations in Weatherford, Sayre and Yukon has announced the 2021-22 North Family Scholars.

December 14, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Less than a week removed from a day of high winds and high fire danger, the National Weather Service in Norman says Wednesday has the potential to return that

December 13, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Unseasonable warm temperatures and extreme wind wreaked havoc on western Oklahoma Friday afternoon.

December 13, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A Snyder woman was hospitalized Monday after wrecking her semi in Washita County.

December 10, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The latest sales tax numbers have been released by the Oklahoma Tax Commission and once again the economic recovery continues for western Oklahoma communities.

December 10, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Ecolomondo Corporation, a cleantech company specializing in the development of proprietary recycling technology, Thermal Decomposition Process or “TDP”, and the commercialization of turnkey TDP facilities, today announced it will

December 10, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The first step in ensuring more transparency in the cattle market for producers was taken this week with the U.S. House of Representatives passing H.R. 5609 – the Cattle

December 9, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A traffic stop in Custer County led to a major drug bust and arrest of an Arkansas man.

December 9, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha At least two school board races have developed in two Beckham County School Districts.

December 8, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha An Elk City teen is in the hospital after a one vehicle accident Wednesday morning in Clinton.

December 8, 2021 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) and Yukon Public Schools (YPS) have announced a major expansion of the partnership formed in fall 2020. On Monday evening, December 6, 2021, the YPS Board

December 7, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A man was taken to the hospital over the weekend after being struck from behind while riding an electric scooter in Weatherford.

December 7, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A Texas man was injured in a one vehicle accident Monday morning after failing to negotiate a curve on the west side of Elk City.

December 6, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha An Elk City man was arrested on Thanksgiving Day after allegedly firing a gun outside a residential home in Elk City city limits.

December 6, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A proposed internet and cable option will be considered tonight during the regular meeting of the Elk City Commission.

December 3, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Candidates for the Board of Education in area school districts will file Declarations of Candidacy beginning Monday at 8:00 a.m.

December 3, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The Federal Government wants a large sum of money that was seized after a traffic stop in Wheeler County, Texas.

December 2, 2021 Press Release Provided The Advisory Council for the South Western Oklahoma Development Authority (SWODA) Area Agency on Aging will convene for a regular meeting at 1 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 9. This meeting will be

December 2, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A Frederick woman died from injuries she suffered in a vehicle crash on Wednesday morning, and a man was critically injured in the crash.

December 1, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A Mangum man faces serious jail time after being charged with one felony count of procuring obscene material after an investigation into child pornography.

November 30, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The Custer County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution last week to update COVID-19 leave guidelines for all county employees.

November 30, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The latest drought conditions were released by the U.S. Drought Monitor last week which shows the conditions in western Oklahoma becoming dryer and dryer.

November 29, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A Butler home was destroyed early Thanksgiving day due to fire.

November 29, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A Texas man was injured after attempting to avoid hitting a deer in Beckham County.

November 24, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law newly drawn maps for the state’s five congressional and 149 state House and Senate districts.

November 24, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The Oklahoma Department of Transportation has released a traffic advisory to make motorists aware of ongoing construction projects that could slow down travel this holiday weekend.

November 23, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A Thomas woman is accused of indecent exposure after she allegedly exposed herself to Sayre police.

November 23, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A Cordell man has been charged with arson after allegedly setting a house on fire in Clinton.

November 22, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A murder trial in Custer County came to a close on Thursday and along with it a, verdict.

November 22, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Elk City fire fighters were dispatched to an apartment fire Sunday afternoon at the Remington Apartment Complex on Ridgecrest Drive.

November 22, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha While Democrats celebrated passage of President Biden’s Build Back Better Act approved Friday in the House, Oklahoma’s congressional delegation was condemning the measure with one Representative calling it dangerous.

November 19, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha During the latest meeting of the Elk City Commission, the Commissioners approved a contract for deed agreement between Caswell Construction Company and the Elk City Industrial Authority for use

November 19, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha One of Oklahoma’s most popular hunting season begins tomorrow that will typically see the “orange army” out in force.

November 18, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Kampgrounds of America, the world’s largest to-the-public campgrounds, has announced that the Elk City/Clinton KOA Journey Campground, located at Clinton Lake, has earned the 2022 KOA President’s Award. The

November 18, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The City of Elk City is considering providing citizens another option of internet and cable.

November 17, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha During the mid month meeting of the Elk City Commission, the city leaders received the latest sales, use, and cigarette tax numbers.

November 17, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Oklahoma Congressman Frank Lucas of Cheyenne says it’s time to do something about the nation’s supply chain crisis. He joined recently in the introduction of the Truckers Responding at

November 16, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha An Erick man and an Elk City woman were arrested recently due to their alleged involvement in stealing a truck, and obtaining checks.

November 15, 2021 SWOSU Press Release The Bulldog Food Pantry at Southwestern Oklahoma State University will opened Monday on the Weatherford campus.

November 15, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha After releasing proposed district maps earlier this month, the Oklahoma House and Senate met for the first time today in special session to start the process of approving the

November 15, 2021 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) with locations in Weatherford, Sayre and Yukon has announced several key updates to the institution’s administration and leadership.

November 12, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The Oklahoma State University Alumni Association has named 51 students as OSU Seniors of Significance for the 2021-2022 academic year.

I-40 Traffic Stop Leads To Large Drug Bust in Wheeler County, TX OSU Alumni Association names 51 Seniors of Significance – Including Elk City Grad State News Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material may

November 11, 2021 SWOSU Press Release David Warden of Norman was recently presented the 2021 Southwestern Oklahoma State University College of Pharmacy Outstanding Pharmacy Alumnus Award on the Weatherford campus.

November 11, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Airports and roads may seem jam-packed this year as AAA predicts 53.4 million people nationwide to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, up 13% from 2020. And high gasoline prices

Warden Honored with SWOSU College of Pharmacy Outstanding Alumnus Award AAA Thanksgiving Travel Unphased by High Gas Prices – Pandemic State News Oil & Gas Prices Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material may not

November 10, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A 19-year-old Clinton man was arrested last week after allegedly possessing child pornography, extortion, and violating the Oklahoma Computer Crimes Act.

Clinton Man Arrested on Child Porn Complaint Election Results – Mangum Schools Now A Part of SWTC State News Oil & Gas Prices Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast,

November 9, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A Burns Flat couple have been arrested and charged with child neglect in Washita County after an investigation showed that children have been living in what sheriff deputies described

November 9, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Oklahoma Farm Bureau members from all 77 counties met in Norman Nov. 5-7 for the organization’s 80th annual meeting where they elected new leaders, set organizational policy for the

Burns Flat Couple Receive Child Neglect Charges Truck Thief Quickly Located and Arrested in Clinton OKFB Members Elect Leaders State News Oil & Gas Prices Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material may not be

November 8, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says alcohol may be to blame for a one vehicle accident over the weekend in Roger Mills County.

November 8, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha An Arapaho man was arrested and charged recently after allegedly charging people with a screwdriver at an auto parts store in Clinton.

Sheriff Calls Carter School Fire “Suspicious” Arapaho Man Accused of Attacking People with Screwdriver Accident in Roger Mills Co. Hospitalizes Texas Couple State News Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material may not be published,

November 5, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Recent rains are to blame for a giant hole in a Washita County road near the town of Foss.

November 5, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Local elections are scheduled to take place on Tuesday with one city voting on a city leader position.

New Mexico Man Leads Law Enforcement on High Speed Chase Big Hole Could Cause Big Problems Western Oklahoma Election Preview State News Oil & Gas Prices Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material may not

November 4, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A Hydro man charged with four counts of child pornography, three counts of child sex abuse and two counts of first-degree rape in Caddo County was formally arraigned last

November 4, 2021 SWOSU Press Release SWOSU-Sayre recently showed its appreciation for area high school administrators and their students at the second annual Celebrating YOU! event for high school officials.

DWI Suspect Leads Law Enforcement on High Speed Chase Hydro Man Accused of Inappropriate Relationship Arraigned SWOSU-Sayre Hosts High School Administrators, Awards Scholarships State News Oil & Gas Prices Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This

November 3, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Elk City City Manger Tom Ivester gave an update recently of the construction process of the new activity center located in Ackley Park West.

Clinton Man Wanted After Punching Ex-Girlfriend Elk City Activity Center Coming Along – Slated to Open Summer ‘22 State News Oil & Gas Prices Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material may not be published,

November 2, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The restoration project at Elk City’s Carnegie Library continues.

November 2, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha State lawmakers in the Oklahoma House and Senate released new congressional district maps on Monday that propose a geographical shift for House District 57.

Elk City Man Allegedly Digs Up Utilities – Receives Felony Charges State Law Makers Release New Legislative Maps Elk City’s Carnegie Library Restoration Project Update State News Oil & Gas Prices Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights

November 1, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford celebrated Homecoming on Saturday (October 30), and winners of the various competitions have been announced by the university.

November 1, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A Carter man has succumb to injuries he sustained in a motorcycle accident that occurred in Cotton County last month.

Weatherford Man Accused of Child Sexual Abuse Carter Man Succumbs From Injuries From Motorcycle Accident Local Schools Represent Western Oklahoma Well at SWOSU Homecoming State News Oil & Gas Prices Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved.

October 29, By News Director Jared Atha Early Voting begins on Thursday for voters in Beckham County.

October 29, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Wind appears to be to blame for a construction worker falling off a bridge in Clinton.

Sayre Man Wanted After Being Charged With Child Abuse Wind to Blame For Construction Worker Fall Off Bridge Early Voting Begins Thursday in Beckham Co. State News Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material may

October 28, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha An Alabama man was arrested recently for allegedly distributing drugs in the Weatherford Walmart.

October 28, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha This week, Congressman Frank Lucas of Cheyenne (OK-03), U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), and U.S. Senator James Lankford (R-Okla.) introduced the HARMON Oklahoma Act, a bill that would ensure

Man Arrested After Allegedly Selling Drugs in Local Walmart Lucas Introduce HARMON Oklahoma Act State News Oil & Gas Prices Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed

October 27, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Drowsiness appears to be the cause of single vehicle accident in southern Dewey County Wednesday morning.

October 27, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Elk City Leadership Class VII has been working on a class project to bring live stream video to the town of Elk City.

Biting an Officer Lands Woodward Woman a Felony Charge Drowsiness to Blame for Dewey Co. Accident Elk City Leadership Intends to Bring Live Cameras to City State News Oil & Gas Prices Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All

October 26, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A three vehicle accident late Saturday night on Interstate 40 in Beckham County put two people in the hospital.

October 26, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha An Elk City woman was arrested recently after she allegedly got into a parked car that was not hers and attempted to drive off in it.

Severe Weather Possible Tonight Elk City Woman Attempts to Take Car with Children Inside Beckham County I-40 Wreck Shuts Down Westbound Lanes State News Oil & Gas Prices Copyright 2021 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material

October 26, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The potential for severe weather returns tonight for the region.

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.

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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.

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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