Building Better Communities: Southwest Oklahoma Hosts Walkability Workshops

Elk City, OK – The Elk City Police Department is opening its doors to community members who want to explore a career in law enforcement through a new Police Ride-Along Program. The initiative gives participants a firsthand

Weatherford, OK – The Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Athletic Auction held Saturday, August 9, was also the stage for a special recognition. Mr. Jim Loomis of Weatherford, a 1966 SWOSU alumnus, was presented with one of

Elk City, OK – A GoFundMe has been launched to support the family of 17-year-old Chaston Adams, the Elk City High School student who lost his life in a car crash northwest of Elk City on Saturday.

Detroit, MI – Elk City Police Department officers Lt. Brad George and Captain Sammy Weygand played a key role in securing justice in a Michigan homicide case last week. The two officers traveled to Detroit, Michigan, at

Clinton, OK — A California man is facing a felony drug trafficking charge after troopers reported finding more than 55 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop in Custer County. According to court records, 41-year-old Yuanfeng Chen

Sayre, OK – Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning says the county’s detention center has achieved a rare distinction: back-to-back perfect inspection scores. “Congratulations to my staff,” Manning said. “A few months ago, the jail inspector came out

Sayre, OK – A 31-year-old Sayre man has been charged after authorities say he was found with a 15-year-old girl inside an abandoned trailer in Beckham County. According to court records, the incident occurred on August 18,

Elk City, OK – An Erick man is facing charges after allegedly leading law enforcement on a high-speed motorcycle pursuit through Elk City earlier this month. Authorities say 23-year-old Ethan Melton was spotted riding a black Harley

Roger Mills County, OK – A 19-year-old Georgia man was killed early Sunday morning in a single-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 283, just north of State Highway 33, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Troopers said the

Elk City, OK – A 17-year-old Elk City High School student was killed and another teen seriously injured Saturday afternoon in a one-vehicle crash northwest of town, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash

Elk City, OK – Western Oklahoma will trade its summer heat for an early taste of fall next week, according to the National Weather Service in Norman and Oklahoma City meteorologists. After a warm weekend with highs

Caddo County, OK – A two-vehicle crash in rural Caddo County sent one man to the hospital Wednesday night. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports the collision happened around 9:25 p.m. on August 13 at the intersection of

Weatherford, OK – The Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce that MA+ Architecture will once again serve as the Official Sponsor of the Charitable Hunt, scheduled for Friday, September 12, 2025, in

Weatherford, OK – The Department of Nursing at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) in Weatherford will begin accepting applications for the Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program on September 1. Applications will be accepted through

Erick, OK — Erick is about to turn purple again. The annual Purple People Eater Fest is set for Friday through Sunday, September 26-28, 2025, celebrating hometown legend Sheb Wooley and his famous novelty hit, “Purple People

Strong City, OK – A Clinton man was hospitalized after a single-vehicle crash early Friday morning in Roger Mills County. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the collision happened at 4:53 a.m. on August 22 at the

Washita County, OK – A single-vehicle crash in Washita County claimed two lives and left another person injured, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Troopers said the wreck happened Tuesday on State Highway 152 near N2340 Road,

Mountain View, OK – A Carnegie man was injured Tuesday afternoon in a two-vehicle collision in Kiowa County. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the crash happened at 3:55 p.m. on State Highway 115 at Highway 9,

Oklahoma City, OK – The Oklahoma Department of Transportation has named Elk City native Will Snipes as the new District 5 Engineer for western Oklahoma. Snipes, a 1994 graduate of Elk City High School, will oversee all

Weatherford, OK – The Office of Public Relations & Marketing at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) received five awards from the Oklahoma College Public Relations Association (OCPRA) during its annual summer conference. The awards recognize a range

Custer County, OK – A Weatherford woman was injured Monday evening in a single-vehicle crash on the eastbound on-ramp to Interstate 40 at mile marker 82. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the crash happened at about

Hobart, OK – Great Plains Regional Medical Center (GPRMC) and Elkview General Hospital today announced a partnership that will expand access to specialty health care services in western Oklahoma. The new Hobart clinic will open Friday, Aug.

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) and ASAP Energy, Inc. have launched an exciting new philanthropic partnership that will provide valuable financial assistance to the university’s students, faculty, and programs. “SWOSU is honored by the

Austin, TX – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has rolled out a new design on Texas driver license (DL) and identification (ID) cards. Beginning today, Aug. 18, all newly issued Texas DLs and IDs will

Weatherford, OK – The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) program at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is celebrating one of the most successful years in its history. The Class of 2025 is the largest graduating class in 25