Building Better Communities: Southwest Oklahoma Hosts Walkability Workshops

Weatherford, OK – A renewed partnership between the Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Foundation and the Consulate of Mexico in Oklahoma City will provide $9,000 in scholarship support for students of Mexican origin in 2026. This year’s

Weatherford, OK – The Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Rural Health Center within the College of Pharmacy has received a Community-Led Wellness Microgrant through the Oklahoma Rural Health Transformation Program. The $199,941.98 award will support a mobile

Burns Flat, OK – Burns Flat Police Chief Keith Smith was terminated Monday evening during a town hall meeting after being charged with two misdemeanor crimes stemming from an off duty traffic stop that allegedly escalated into

Sayre, OK – Following a rapidly unfolding investigation Monday afternoon by the Beckham County Sheriff’s Office, two wanted individuals, Cole Hinkle and Beverly Binion, were taken into custody by Los Angeles Police officers at a bus station

Elk City, OK – A crash involving two semi trucks temporarily shut down the westbound lanes of Interstate 40 early Monday morning near Elk City after the vehicles became tangled in the highway’s cable barrier system. Beckham

Oklahoma City, OK – The deadline for requesting an Absentee Ballot for the August 25, 2026, Runoff Primary Election is Monday, August 10, 2026, at 5 p.m. Registered voters may apply for an absentee ballot online or

Elk City, OK – Downtown Elk City will be the place to be Friday evening as residents and visitors can enjoy live music, food vendors, family activities, shopping, and Oklahoma’s annual Tax Free Weekend during the Downtown

Elk City, OK – An Elk City man is facing felony charges after investigators allege he followed a woman into a restroom at a local travel stop, attempted to confine her inside a stall, and admitted he

Clinton, OK – The Clinton Chamber of Commerce recognized several outstanding community members during its annual awards presentation Friday, July 31, as part of the Route 66 Centennial Banquet at the Frisco Center. Receiving the community’s highest

Sayre, OK – The Beckham County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about an ongoing phone scam involving individuals who are impersonating law enforcement officers. These scammers are spoofing the Beckham County Sheriff’s Office phone number, making it

Elk City, OK – The future of transportation rolled down the Mother Road Friday as the Electrek American Solar Challenge made an official Stage Stop at the National Route 66 Museum, bringing student-built solar race cars from

Burns Flat, OK – The chief of the Burns Flat Police Department has been charged with two misdemeanor offenses following an investigation by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. Keith Allan Smith was charged Thursday, July 30,

Burns Flat, OK – The chief of the Burns Flat Police Department has been charged with two misdemeanor offenses following an investigation by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. Keith Allan Smith was charged Thursday, July 30,

Elk City, OK – Fans attending this year’s Elk City Rodeo of Champions will notice a major change aimed at making the rodeo experience more convenient. For the first time, reserved seating will be available in the

Oklahoma City, OK – Unemployment rates increased across Oklahoma in June, and western Oklahoma counties were no exception, according to the latest county employment report from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate

Elk City, OK – Long before Y2K, a crisis began 65 years ago this summer in Austria that resulted in a German wall and made Elk Citians stockpile food, water, and medicine to live through a nuclear

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has opened enrollment for the Fall 2026 term of the SWOSU Music Academy. The academy offers music instruction for children, teens, and adults through group classes and ensembles, private

Washington D.C. – Oklahoma is one of five states selected by the U.S. Department of Energy to continue exploring the development of a Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus, a project state leaders say could bring billions in investment,

Weatherford, OK – The Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Athletic Association is pleased to announce that longtime SWOSU benefactor ASAP Energy, Inc. is serving as Underwriting Sponsor of the 20th Annual SWOSU Athletic Auction & Benefit Dinner.

Weatherford, OK – Prospective students interested in the new Master of Education in English Education program at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) now have additional time to apply. The application deadline has been extended to Aug. 1,

Oklahoma City, OK – Oklahoma residents who plan to vote in the August 25 Run-Off Primary Election must register to vote or submit a voter registration application by Friday, July 31. To be eligible, applications must be

Roger Mills County, OK – A Woodward man was injured in a two vehicle collision Thursday morning, July 23, in Roger Mills County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The collision occurred at approximately 10:22 a.m. at

Sayre, OK – The Beckham County Sheriff’s Office recently completed Taser certification and refresher training for nearly all of its field personnel, reinforcing the department’s commitment to using force responsibly, legally, and only when necessary. Sheriff Derek

Beckham County, OK – The Beckham County Sheriff’s Office investigated four unattended deaths over the course of one week, an unusually high number for a county the size of Beckham County, according to Sheriff Derek Manning. Manning

Sayre, OK – The Beckham County Sheriff’s Office conducted a targeted enforcement operation on the night of July 18 in Sayre in an effort to locate wanted fugitives. During the operation, deputies made contact with several individuals.