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January 22, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha Updated: 8:54pm According to Elk City Police Chief Eddie Holland, the man wanted in connection with the death of a 2-year-old child has turned himself in to the Beckham

January 21, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha During the latest meeting of the Elk City Commission, the process of annexing land begun that could see the addition of a new fast food restaurant on East 7th

January 20, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A popular western Oklahoma priest has reportedly passed away due to Covid-19.

January 19, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A Tecumseh man was hospitalized after wrecking his semi-truck in Washita county Monday morning.

January 18, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha An electrical fire appears to be to blame for a home catching fire early Friday night in Elk City.

January 15, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha A registered sex offender from Weatherford was arrested earlier this week and charged with lewd or indecent acts to a child under the age of 16 after allegedly making

January 13, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha During his formal arraignment in a Custer County courtroom, 29-year-old Joey Dale Pearson of Thomas plead guilty to multiple felony counts – including three counts of first-degree rape.

January 12, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha In a press release, The Oklahoma Department of Corrections announced Monday that a former correctional officer has been sentenced in a case involving contraband.

January 11, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha More details regarding a juvenile who led authorities on a high speed chase through multiple western Oklahoma counties have emerged.

January 8, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha An Arapaho woman was injured Thursday afternoon after being involved in a four vehicle accident in Canadian County.

January 7, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Another 30 days.

January 6, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Southwestern Oklahoma State University has announced that faculty and students are helping with the distribution efforts of the Covid-19 vaccine.

January 5, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A teenager is in critical condition after wrecking a stolen vehicle in Greer County Monday afternoon.

January 4, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Covid-19 vaccination efforts continue throughout the area and it appears demand to receive the first of two shots is high.

December 31, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha As 2020 comes to an end, lets take a look back at the top three stories that came out of western Oklahoma.

December 30, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha After a round of spring-like storms Tuesday night, the weather looks to shift to a more traditional winter weather event Thursday.

December 28, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Good detective work between multiple agencies in Custer County has landed an Elk City man in jail with burglary charges.

December 24, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha The turf project at the 5-plex baseball and softball fields in Elk City’s Ackley Park West and the baseball field in Ackley Park has officially been paid for.

December 24, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha High wind gusts appear to be the blame for a two vehicle accident in Washita County Wednesday afternoon that took the life of a Tuttle woman.

December 23, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Covid-19 vaccination distribution has begun in Elk City.

December 22, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha After a recent break in and burglary, Hope Inc in Elk City saw their food supply take a hit.

December 21, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A Nashville, Tennessee couple were arrested in Beckham County after leading multiple agencies on a high speed pursuit on Interstate 40.

December 18, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A secured U.S. Air Force contract could benefit Clinton-Sherman Airport near Burns Flat.

December 16, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha In a letter addressed to the Southwestern Oklahoma State University community, President Randy Beutler expressed his support of getting a COVID-19 vaccine.

December 16, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A convicted felon was found to be in possession of multiple firearms recently during a traffic stop in Beckham County.

December 15, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha After receiving nearly five inches of snow in parts of western Oklahoma on Sunday, a second wave of snow hit the area Tuesday.

December 14, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha After receiving nearly 5 inches of snow in parts of western Oklahoma, the region could see a second wave of snow tomorrow (Tuesday).

December 11, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A Clinton man was arrested and charged recently with, among other things, assault and battery upon a police officer.

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December 10, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha After a preliminary hearing for a man charged with kidnapping, conspiracy, and assault and battery related to his involvement with a case last May, his mother was charged with

December 9, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A deadly shooting in Altus has lead to the arrests of two Altus teenagers that are allegedly connected to a mid-November armed robbery in Mangum.

December 8, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha During the latest regular meeting of the Elk City Commission, the Commission approved an Infectious Disease Control Policy for the City of Elk City.

December 7, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A high honor was handed out by Custer County Sheriff Kenneth Tidwell recently.

December 4, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha After the announcement from Elk City Superintendent Rick Garrison of his intention to retire, now comes the task by the Elk City School Board to find his successor.

December 3, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Officials with Public Service Company of Oklahoma announced recently that they will be increasing the fuel cost adjustment on customer bills to reflect higher prices for natural gas and

December 2, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is seeking public input on an upcoming project in Clinton.

December 1, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Elk City Public School Superintendent Rick Garrison has announced he will close out a 32-year career in education with his upcoming retirement effective June 30, 2021.

November 30, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha The man accused of taking part in a botched armed robbery that saw his partner die, has been formally charged in Beckham County District Court with first degree murder.

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November 25, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A Sayre man has been charged with grand larceny after stealing a trailer and selling it in Elk City.

November 24, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha An Elk City man was charged in Beckham County recently with, among other things, possession of a stolen vehicle after being accused of stealing a pickup from the yard

November 23, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha One man is dead and another was shot after an apparent home invasion and robbery attempt went bad early Saturday morning in Elk City.

November 20, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Details are still coming in, however sometime between 3:15 and 3:45 Friday afternoon an Elk City Public Schools, School Bus carrying students was involved in a two vehicle accident.

November 20, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha The state’s most popular hunting event – Deer Gun season begins tomorrow across Oklahoma.

November 19, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha During the latest meeting of the Elk City Commission, the commission approved the next payment for the current CAPPs project.

November 18, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A Sayre man was arrested and charged after being found in possession of illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia near the Elk City High School.

November 17, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Oklahoma Highway Patrol Troopers said one man is dead after a crash Monday night in Greer County.

November 16, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha An Elk City woman is accused of attempting to leave the scene of an accident that injured another driver.

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November 13, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha An Elk City man receives multiple felony charges in Washita County District Court after threatening to kill a Burns Flat woman.

November 11, 2011 By News Director Jared Atha Sounds of the Elk City High School Choir who were featured in the Veterans Day Program, virtually.

November 10, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha An accident on Interstate 40 in Caddo County has taken the life of an El Reno man.

November 9, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Multiple agencies, including the Elk City Police Department responded to a call Sunday of a vehicle found in Lake Elk City.

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November, 5 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Details are limited but authorities are confirming the discovery of a body in western Beckham County.

November 4, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Although the presidential election is still undecided, local races were much more clear cut last night through out western Oklahoma.

November 3, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Election Day continues throughout the nation, including right here in western Oklahoma.

November 2, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha The 2020 Presidential Election is Tuesday and election officials expect a busy day at the polls.

October 30, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha During his appearance on Exploring Energy with Shawn Wilson and Butch Black, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt voiced his opinion on State Question 805.

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Western Oklahoma Sample Ballots for Tuesday’s Presidential Election Beckham County Washita County Roger Mills County Front / Roger Mills County Back Custer – Clinton Pt. 1 Custer – Clinton Pt. 2 Custer – Custer City Custer –

October 29, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Early in-person voting began Thursday across Oklahoma for an election that has already seen record turnout throughout the U.S.

October 28, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Weatherford police say a possible robbery Tuesday afternoon led to the shooting of two men at an apartment complex near the Southwestern Oklahoma State University Campus.

October 27, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Icy roads appear to be to blame for an accident in Wheeler County, Texas that took the life of an Elk City man.

October 26, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A Kansas man was taken into custody and two littler girls were safely recovered in far western Beckham County Saturday night following two Amber Alert tips that helped law

October 23, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Despite being down when compared to a year ago, the Elk City sales tax numbers are still strong considering the city is operating during a pandemic.

October 22, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Moonlight Madness is tonight (Thursday) in downtown Elk City.

October 20, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha An Elk City man is accused of pointing a shotgun at another man, while the victim’s young foster son was with him.

October 20, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha The Elk City Commission will meet in regular session Wednesday afternoon.

October 19, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A Clinton man who allegedly cut his own face and claimed he was the victim of abuse caused by his wife, has been arrested after he allegedly abused his

October 16, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A Clinton man accused of leaving the scene of an accident that took the life of an Elk City woman has been arrested and charged with first degree manslaughter.

October 15, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Two Arkansas men were arrested recently in Beckham County after being found to be in possession of a stolen vehicle.

October 14, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha The 2020 Census deadline has once again been moved.

October 13, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A Hydro man was arrested recently on multiple counts of child pornography.

October 12, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A Dale, Oklahoma man was killed Sunday after being hit by a pick-up truck in Elk City.

October 7, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A Custer County District Judge has dismissed a negligence case against three SWOSU football coaches, however the case against the university itself is still open.

October 6, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha During Monday night’s regular meeting of the Elk City Commission, the commission went ahead and approved to repeal portions of an ordinance that has caused controversy in Elk City,

October 5, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha The deadline to take the 2020 Census has been pushed back, once again.

October 2, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A couple of panhandlers from Amarillo, Texas were arrested in Beckham County recently after allegedly being in possession of a stolen vehicle.

October 1, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha More charges handed out related to a rape case out of Custer County.

September 30, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha An Elk City woman faces jail time after receiving a felony charge of child neglect in Beckham County District Court.

September 29, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha After a public outcry regarding an ordinance prohibiting the display of political signs in yards 30 days prior to an election, Elk City officials say they’ll address the ordinance

September 28, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A Weatherford woman was arrested Friday after allegedly taking a car from the Weatherford Regional Hospital and taking it on a short joy ride that ended near a golf

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September 24, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A Thomas man was formally charged in Washita County recently after allegedly becoming violent with his wife in May.

September 23, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A Sallisaw woman was arrested in Clinton recently after entering an occupied home and attempting to take a stereo.

September 22, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A man is facing serious charges and jail time after being handed a kidnapping charge in Custer County recently.

September 22, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha With the deadline date of September 30 approaching, census numbers continue to struggle for Beckham County – and that could mean financial hardships for the county in the coming

September 22, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha An Oklahoma sailor from Hobart who was killed during World War II in 1941 but formally identified and accounted for in 2019 through DNA analysis will finally be laid

September 21, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is claiming that an Elk City man deliberately hit another Elk City man with his car on a county road in Washita County.

September 21, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Officials with the Oklahoma State Election Board, along with local election officials, cautioned voters about a mailing from a Tulsa-based organization, “OKVOTE,” after state and county election offices received

September 21, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha The Cordell City Council will meet in regular session tonight (Monday).

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September 18, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Elk City is preparing to receive CARES Act funding from the state, however recently approved purchases with those funds – has been denied.

September 18, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A free event to raise awareness of human trafficking is coming to Elk City.

September 18, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha The 47th Annual Elk City Fall Festival is still a “go” this weekend inside the Elk City Convention Center.

September 17, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha The Community Care Center, which is located inside the old armory building in Elk City, will be receiving a generator thanks to donated monies and financial help from the

September 17, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Oklahoma’s first divergent diamond interchange bridge project, which is located in Elk City, has been completed and is open to the public.

September 17, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha The investigation into a stolen work vehicle that belonged to the City of Elk City has seen two warrants for arrest issued in Beckham County District Court.

September 16, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Voters who want to have absentee ballots mailed to them for the November 3 General Election also referred to as the Presidential Election should apply now.

September 16, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha An Oklahoma City man was arrested recently for his involvement in a Clinton shooting.

September 15, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Details of a state audit revealed recently that the Greer County Special Ambulance District made questionable credit card and cellphone purchases and engaged in illegal deficit spending.

September 15, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A former Custer County Deputy who’s now an officer in the Oklahoma City Metro area has been charged with first-degree manslaughter after fatally shooting a man wielding a baseball

September 14, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A search for a missing Hollis man ended tragically in Beckham County Saturday morning when the man was found to be a victim of a fatal car crash that

September 14, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Two arrest warrants in Custer County were issued recently for a Clinton woman accused of burglary and larceny.

September 11, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Elk City officials are preparing to utilize CARES Act funding.

September 11, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha An Arizona woman lead a Beckham County Sheriff’s Deputy on a high speed pursuit recently with juveniles allegedly in the car.

September 11, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha The 2020 Elk City Leadership Hall of Fame inductees will be honored tonight (Friday) at halftime of the Elk City high school football game.

September 10, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Elk City Citizens have posted concerns of their water bill on social media, and the city has responded.

September 10, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Congressman Frank Lucas of Cheyenne announced Wednesday that seven airports across Oklahoma’s Third District will receive over $7.5 million in Federal Aviation Administration grants for improvements to airport infrastructure.

September 10, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A California woman was arrested and charged recently after leading authorities on a high speed pursuit on Interstate 40 near Elk City.

September 9, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A Southwestern Oklahoma State University student with western Oklahoma ties was awarded a scholarship recently.

September 9, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A warrant for arrest was issued in Custer County District Court Tuesday for a man wanted on a felony charge of lewd or indecent acts to a child under

September 9, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha After spending nearly an hour in executive session Tuesday night, the Elk City Commission approved to enter into negotiations with Interim City Manager Tom Ivester to take the job

September 8, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha The ongoing pandemic has changed a lot of dates in the nation, including the deadline to fill out the 2020 census.

September 4, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A simple speeding violation led Elk City Police to the discovery of a fugitive of justice out of Iowa.

September 4, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Labor Day weekend in Elk City means its rodeo weekend, and this year the rodeo could be one of the most competitive in recent memory.

September 4, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Garrett King has been named assistant vice president for institutional advancement at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford.

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September 3, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Details are limited but according to court records, a Missouri man was arrested in Custer County after he allegedly broke into a press box at a high school baseball

September 3, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha With school back in session for districts in western Oklahoma, a rumor has circulated that the only reason in class instruction has commenced was to teach students how to

September 3, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Clinton Police Chief Paul Rinkle says the department received multiple reports of gunshots being fired Thursday morning near the intersection of Glenn Smith Road and Route 66 Highway on

September 2, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A Clinton woman was arrested and received a felony charge of aggravated assault and battery after she allegedly punched her grandmother.

September 1, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha State Rep. Todd Russ of Cordell commented recently on the announcement that the Oklahoma State Fire Marshal’s Office has awarded grants to two fire departments in District 55 –

September 1, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A Carnegie resident was arrested in Clinton recently after allegedly harboring a fugitive who was wanted for a felony charge.

September 1, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A Weatherford woman was arrested last month and charged with, among other things, assault and battery on a police officer, after kicking an officer.

September 1, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Western Oklahoma high school students were recently awarded scholarships through the Oklahoma State Fair Scholarship Program.

September 1, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha The Clinton City Council is scheduled to meet in regular session Tuesday night.

August 31, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A Corn woman was charged in Washita County District Court after allegedly obtaining funds from a woman in a nursing home.

August 31, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A seat belt infraction led to the discovery of illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia.

August 31, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha In a historic move, all Oklahomans will have direct representation in the House of Representatives redistricting process after House Speaker Charles McCall appointed all House members to redistricting committees

August 28, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A Lone Wolf woman was involved in a single vehicle accident Thursday that saw her admitted into an Oklahoma City hospital.

August 28, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha With the aide of social media, Elk City Police were able to identify, locate, and arrest a burglary suspect.

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August 27, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Congressman Frank Lucas of Cheyenne announced recently that he has cosponsored Pennsylvania Congressman Fed Keller’s “Reviewing Urban and Rural Adjustments to Level Hospital Expenses and Lopsided Payments Act”, otherwise

August 27, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A Mangum man was hospitalized Wednesday night after hitting a tree with his pickup.

August 27, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha The official filing period for the mayor and city council seats in the City of Clinton concluded Wednesday at 5 p.m.

August 25, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Southwestern Oklahoma State University’s annual Organizational Fair in Weatherford is still taking place but with a few minor changes.

August 26, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Primary runoff and special elections were held in Oklahoma Tuesday.

August 25, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A man wanted in Arkansas was arrested in Elk City after being found with illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia.

August 25, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A Sentinel teen was hospitalized recently after rolling her vehicle in Custer County.

August 25, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Southwestern Oklahoma State University President Randy Beutler has announced he will close out a 35-year career in education and public service with his upcoming retirement effective June 30, 2021.

August 25, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Elk City will be looking for a new fire chief.

August 24, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Voters will be returning to the polls Tuesday.

August 24, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Local author and SWOSU – Sayre History Professor Landry Brewer’s latest book hit bookstores Monday.

August 21, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A Clinton man faces a felony charge of first-degree burglary after he allegedly broke into his brother’s home and assaulted him.

August 21, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha More improvements to the city were approved during the regular meeting of the Elk City Commission on Wednesday afternoon.

August 21, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A Virginia man was arrested in Elk City after being found with a large amount of marijuana in his vehicle.

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August 20, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Now that the dirt work has started for the Elk City Indoor Activity Center, Interim City Manager Tom Iverster says officials are already looking ahead to the city’s next

August 20, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha During the regular meeting of the Elk City Commissioners Wednesday afternoon, the commission heard good news regarding sales tax numbers.

August 20, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A Cordell man was arrested after a traffic stop led to the discovery of a stolen truck and counterfeit money.

August 19, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A Hydro man led Clinton police on a high speed chase recently that saw an officer get hit by the suspects car.

August 19, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha The Clinton City Council met in regular session Tuesday night.

August 19, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha The Elk City Commission decided to pay off debt, that will ultimately save the city a considerable amount of money.

August 18, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha The Elk City Commission is scheduled to meet in regular session Wednesday.

August 18, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A Clinton man who has prior felony convictions, is accused of strangling his girlfriend and pointing a gun at her.

August 17, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Voters in western Oklahoma will be returning to prescients throughout the area on August 25 but time is running out to submit a request for an Absentee Ballot.

August 17, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha An investigation into an Elk City convenience store robbery may have solved a number of other robberies in the state.

August 17, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Two grants totaling over $1 million were awarded to South Western Oklahoma Development Authority to address opioid misuse in 23 counties in western Oklahoma including Beckham, Custer, Greer, Kiowa,

August 14, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha The Elk City rodeo is still on.

August 14, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A traffic stop in Cordell led to the discovery of a sawed off shotgun in the possession of an ex-felon.

August 14, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha It seems no roof was spared in western Oklahoma from the hail storm earlier this summer.

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August 13, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha An Arapaho man was hospitalized after being involved in a motorcycle accident late Tuesday night.

August 13, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha The Clinton City Council has found their guy.

August 13, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A Cordell man was arrested and received a felony charge of grand larceny after a small crime spree in Cordell.

August 12, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A pedestrian working with a construction company on Interstate 40 in the east Texas Panhandle was struck and killed Monday afternoon.

August 12, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha For the first time since mid March, students will return to classrooms in western Oklahoma.

August 12, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A convicted killer from Hammon has been sentenced to life in federal prison.

August 11, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha The Texas Department of Public Safety announced Monday the seizure of 137 pounds of assorted THC products on Friday, after a Texas Highway Patrol Trooper stopped a vehicle in

August 11, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha An outstanding warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Weatherford woman accused of and charged with embezzlement after she allegedly spent over $92,000 of her mother’s money.

August 11, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha After a series of special meetings, the Clinton City Council has narrowed down their search of potential candidates to fill the vacant city manager position.

August 10, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha After two weeks of being closed to the public due to a spike of COVID-19 cases, the Beckham County Courthouse in Sayre has reopened to the public.

August 10, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A Clinton man lost his life Saturday after wrecking his motorcycle in Comanche County.

August 10, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A Bakersfield, California man has been charged in Washita County District Court with first degree manslaughter 15 months after his involvement in a wreck on Interstate 40 that killed

August 7, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Northfork Electric Cooperative’s 81st Annual Meeting is still on, but with some changes due to the ongoing pandemic.

August 7, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A Custer City woman is in critical condition after being involved in a two vehicle accident in Custer County near Arapaho.

August 7, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha The National Route 66 Museum in Elk City will see some minor improvements thanks to awarded grant dollars.

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August 6, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Gov. Kevin Stitt said Thursday that up to $250 million is being made available to cities and counties in Oklahoma to support coronavirus-related expenses.

August 6, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A semi truck accident between Elk City and Canute Wednesday afternoon disrupted traffic for a long period of time and sent one man to the hospital.

August 6, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A New Hampshire man has been charged in Washita County after he allegedly stole items from a California man’s trailers.

August 5, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Business’ are still showing interest in Elk City. This according to Interim City Manager Tom Ivester. During his report to the city commission Monday night during the regular meeting

August 5, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A Clinton man was arrested and charged recently after leading Weatherford Police on a high-speed pursuit.

August 5, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A California man lost his life Monday after losing control of his vehicle on Interstate 40 in western Caddo County.

August 4, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Where’s the contract?

August 4, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A Clinton man was charged in Custer County District Court last week after he allegedly attempted to grab an officer’s weapon, assaulted the officer and told the officer to

August 3, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha An outstanding warrant has been issued for a Newalla man after being accused of home repair fraud in Washita County.

August 3, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha The Oklahoma State Department of Transportation announced that nearly 400 miles of rural interstates in Oklahoma, including a large section of Interstate 40 in western Oklahoma, will be shifting

August 3, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister announced Friday that 175 Oklahoma school districts, including seven in western Oklahoma, have been awarded mobile internet access and devices through

August 3, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha The Elk City Commission is scheduled to meet Monday night in regular session.

July 31, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Sandy’s Santa’s 2nd Annual Family Fun Night returns Saturday night to Elk City’s Ackley Park.

July 31, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A one vehicle accident left a Hydro man dead Tuesday night, however he was not found until the next morning.

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July 30, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Texas authorities arrested a Missouri man recently in Wheeler County after an attempted traffic stop lead to a chase, and the discovery of illegal drugs.

July 30, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha An Elk City woman was arrested Tuesday morning and faces burglary charges after she allegedly stole a parked car out of a fast food restaurant parking lot.

July 30, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha School officials at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford announced Thursday that the popular annual SWOSUpalooza concert has been rescheduled once again.

July 29, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A Mountain View woman is in legal trouble after wrecking her vehicle near Weatherford, and allegedly damaging an Oklahoma Highway Patrol car after being arrested.

July 29, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha An argument between a man and a woman in Woods County caused a Custer City woman to jump out of a moving vehicle.

July 29, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha During Tuesday night’s school board meeting, Clinton officials have decided to delay the start of school by one week.

July 27, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A 14-year-old Reydon girl lost her life Monday after being involved in a one vehicle accident in Roger Mills County.

July 28, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A Clinton man who pleaded guilty to shooting his ex-wife was sentenced today after a bench trial inside the Custer County Courthouse.

July 28, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha The Elk City Commission met in special session Monday night to discuss one item.

July 27, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha The search for a city manager for the City of Clinton will continue during a special meeting this week.

July 24, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha The burn tower located on the campus of Western Technology Center in Elk City was renamed and dedicated Friday to former WTC Superintendent Hoyt Lewis.

July 24, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Despite a pandemic that has seen the economy in Western Oklahoma take a hit, one city leader says his community is seeing good sales and use tax numbers.

July 24, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha During the regular meeting of the Clinton City Council on Tuesday, the council approved a resolution setting a new filing period for various seats that will be up for

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July 23, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha The suspect who robbed the Security State Bank in Hammon is still at large, and the FBI is seeking the public’s help in capturing him.

July 23, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A Las Vegas man was arrested recently after leading a Beckham County Sheriff’s Deputy on a high speed pursuit on Interstate 40 and at one point on a residential

July 23, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha After shutting down the Beckham County Courthouse Wednesday afternoon due to positive cases of COVID-19 emerging in the building, the Beckham County Commissioners held an emergency meeting on Thursday

July 22, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A 70-year-old man died and two people were taken to a hospital after a multi-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon in Dewey County.

July 22, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Details are still coming in, but officials with the Roger Mills Sheriff’s Department are confirming a bank robbery took place at the Security State Bank in Hammon.

July 21, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Two accidents in the area hospitalized one while the other appears to have not produced injuries.

July 21, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A broken tail light turned into a high speed pursuit through Elk City streets earlier this month, which led to a felony charge for an Elk City man.

July 21, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha The Cordell City Council met Monday night and received another presentation from a possible ambulance service provider.

July 20, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Like many schools in the state, the Elk City School District will be benefiting from money awarded by way of the CARES Act.

July 20, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Friday, July 31, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the August 25 runoff primary and special elections in

July 20, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Southwestern Oklahoma State University has released its plan on how to have in-person classes this fall.

July 17, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Local author Landry Brewer is preparing to release his next book about the Cold War.

July 17, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Republican nominee for Oklahoma State House District 57 Anthony Moore held a meet and greet event in Elk City Thursday night where he had a chance to meet supporters

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July 16, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha During the latest Elk City Commissioners proceedings, City Treasurer Lisa Church reported the latest sales, use, and cigarette tax numbers. Once again, sales tax intake looked strong, being over

July 16, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Traveling on Oklahoma’s first diversion diamond interchange located in Elk City is almost a reality. According to Oklahoma Department of Transportation Division Five Engineer Brent Almquist, although not complete,

July 16, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha The primary runoff election in Texas on Tuesday gave Wheeler County residents a clearer picture of who their next sheriff might be.

July 15, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha The meet and greet event that was to be hosted by the Elk City Police Department and the Elk City Fire Department Thursday night in Elk City’s Ackley Park

July 15, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A Clinton man has received a felony charge after he allegedly strangled his sister.

July 15, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Southwestern Oklahoma State University is seeking to return its Sayre location to a community college tuition/fee structure effective this upcoming Fall 2020 semester.

July 14, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha “Return to Learn” plans on how to conduct classes in schools have been introduced in most districts across the area including in Elk City.

July 14, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha If you’re traveling through Elk City, you might have noticed a lot of bridge projects are taking place at once.

July 14, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A Weatherford man was sentenced last week to serve time in a federal prison after pleading guilty to abusive sexual contact of a child.

July 13, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Two separate accidents in Washita County have put two men in the hospital.

July 13, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A Thomas man was arrested and charged earlier this month after he allegedly raped a 14-year-old girl on multiple occasions.

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July 3, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha As the City of Clinton enters into a new fiscal year, they do so without a city manager. However, the search to replace Mark Skiles, who stepped away from

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July 2, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A Lubbock, Texas woman was injured early Thursday morning after being involved in a one vehicle accident in Kiowa County.

July 1, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha An Elk City man is accused of hiding in a woman’s car and assaulting the woman.

July 1, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Oklahomans went to the polls Tuesday to cast their vote in the primary and special elections. Locally two incumbent sheriff’s saw their challenger pull off shocking upsets while two

June 30, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Formal charges have been handed out to two suspects who allegedly attempted to introduce contraband into North Fork Correctional Center in Sayre. 28-year-old Hershell Eugene Anderson of Oklahoma City

June 30, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha The Elk City School Board met Tuesday afternoon and discussed the “Return to Learn” plan that will be introduced to the public in the near future. Superintendent Rick Garrison

June 29, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A lot of local political races that include school board seats and county sheriff positions will be decided Tuesday by Oklahomans.

June 26, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Two Clinton men were transported to an Oklahoma City hospital after rolling a pickup on Route 66.

June 25, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A Chattanooga man died Wednesday night after losing control of his motorcycle near Duke in Jackson County.

June 25, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Senator James Lankford (R-OK) along with Jim Inhofe (R-OK) and lawmakers from Texas, Wyoming, North Dakota, Arkansas, Mississippi and West Virginia introduced a bill recently to provide relief to

June 24, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Election officials remind voters that early voting for the June 30 election will begin Thursday from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. at local election board offices. It will continue

June 23, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A Clinton man was arrested in Weatherford recently after allegedly attacking his ex-girlfriend.

June 22, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A contraband drop at the Oklahoma State Reformatory Work Center in Granite led to the capture of one suspect with another still at large.

June 19, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha With the Fourth of July holiday nearing, local municipalities have been discussing their fireworks policy within their cities.

June 19, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A Lubbock, Texas man was hospitalized Thursday night after hitting a cow in Beckham County.

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June 18, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Officials with Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford and Sayre say despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the university experienced a 2.3% growth in summer enrollment.

June 18, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Four juveniles between the ages of three and thirteen were involved in a one vehicle accident Wednesday evening in Washita County.

June 17, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha The Clinton City Council met Tuesday night in regular session and approved the 2020-2021 fiscal year budget for the city.

June 17, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha During the regular meeting of the Elk City Commission Wednesday afternoon, the commission approved the appointment of local lawyer and former state senator Tom Ivester as Interim City Manager.

June 16, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Lack of rain in the area has prompted one area county to implement a burn ban.

June 15, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Beckham County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two men recently after locating several stolen items at a residence in Elk City.

June 15, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha After a couple of low sales tax reports for the City of Elk City, it appears that during the regular meeting of the Elk City Commission on Wednesday the

June 14, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A Cheyenne man was critically injured on Saturday after hitting a deer with his motorcycle.

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June 11, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha The Elk City Commission met in special session Thursday afternoon to, among other things, appoint an acting interim city manager.

June 11, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Beckham County Sheriff’s Office personnel responded to a pursuit Wednesday afternoon that resulted when a Department of Corrections investigator attempted to stop two men that appeared to be trying

June 11, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A Burns Flat woman was arrested and charged recently with domestic assault and battery by strangulation, a felony, after she allegedly got into a physical altercation with her son.

June 10, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Distracted driving appears to be the cause of a six vehicle accident Sunday night on Interstate 40 in Beckham County.

June 10, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha With sustained winds ranging in the 40s and 50s Tuesday afternoon, two fires that could have gotten out of hand in the area were quickly knocked down by fire

June 9, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha An Oklahoma City man recently released from prison after fulfilling a 17-year manslaughter sentence has been charged with first degree murder in Custer County District Court after allegedly killing

June 9, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha The Elk City Commission has scheduled to hold a special meeting Thursday.

June 8, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A man recently released from prison is accused of killing his mother early Saturday morning in a camper near Clinton.

June 8, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Altus police say three juveniles caused at least $50,000 in damage to the Altus Intermediate School located at 1221 North Howse Street.

June 7, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A Childress, Texas man was injured after running into the back of a parked semi truck trailer on Cate 40 in Beckham County.

June 5, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Altus Police are seeking the public’s help in obtaining information regarding a stabbing that took place Thursday afternoon.

June 4, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha During an emergency meeting of the Elk City Commission Thursday afternoon the commission met in executive session to discuss the employment, hiring, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining, or resignation of

June 3, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Agricultural education in Oklahoma is getting a big boost with the announcement of a $200,000 grant from the American Electric Power Foundation to fund FFA STEM After-School Grants for

June 3, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha An Enid man wanted in Beckham County on multiple federal charges including attempted murder and kidnapping was captured late Tuesday afternoon in Lawton.

June 2, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A Lone Wolf man was admitted into the hospital Monday after being involved in a one vehicle accident in Washita County.

June 1, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha During the regular meeting of the Elk City Commission Monday night, citizen and local businessman L.C. Price addressed the commission regarding his concern of a 12” sewer line break

June 1, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha An Enid man is wanted on multiple federal charges including maiming and kidnapping, due to his suspected involvement in the beating of a man in an Elk City hotel.

June 1, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A one vehicle accident in Beckham County Saturday afternoon took the life of an Amarillo, Texas man.

May 29, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha An Elk City man was arrested recently and charged in Beckham County District Court with cruelty to animals.

May 29, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Altus Air Force Base leaders have announced the transition from Health Protection CHARLIE to Health Protection BRAVO on Friday.

May 28, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha Time is running out for potential voters to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the June 30 Primary Election that will have multiple

May 27, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha A Michigan couple accused of attempting to abduct an Elk City girl have been formally charged in Beckham County District Court.

May 26, 2020 By News Director Jared Atha It was a deadly weekend on western Oklahoma roads during the holiday break.

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