Kidnapping Suspect Receives Additional Charge

Weatherford, OK — The Regional University System of Oklahoma (RUSO) Board of Regents has selected Dr. Joel Kendall to serve as president of Southwestern Oklahoma State University after appointing him interim president in January. Kendall brings extensive

Mangum, OK – A Missouri man was seriously injured Thursday in an accidental shooting during a hunting trip in Greer County, according to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. Authorities said the man was hunting with another

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University invites alumni, community members, and residents of Weatherford and the surrounding area to an open house for the Jerry and Margaret Hodge Center for Pharmacy and Rural Health on Saturday,

Sayre, OK – A Sayre woman was injured Thursday night after being struck from behind by a vehicle along U.S. Highway 283, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The collision occurred at approximately 9:05 p.m. on April

Jackson County, OK – Two drivers were injured in a two-vehicle collision Thursday morning along U.S. Highway 283, approximately 10 miles south of Altus, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at approximately 11:15 a.m.

Burns Flat, OK – Oklahoma is aiming for the edge of space with a new research initiative designed to put the state at the forefront of aerospace innovation. The Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority has announced the

Burns Flat, OK – A press release provided by Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority outlines a major step forward for aerospace development in Western Oklahoma, highlighted by a dual rebranding effort and state-level merger. OSIDA announced a

Sayre, OK – A coordinated response between local law enforcement agencies helped prevent a potentially dangerous situation in Beckham County, according to Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning. Sheriff Manning said his office assisted the Mangum Police Department

Beckham County, OK – A 45-year-old Arizona man was injured Tuesday evening in a motorcycle crash along Interstate 40 in Beckham County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The collision occurred at approximately 6:13 p.m. on April

Custer County, OK – A two-vehicle collision was reported Tuesday afternoon, April 14, 2026, at the intersection of State Highway 54 and County Road 960 in Custer County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The collision occurred

Elk City, OK — The Elk City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect following a burglary that resulted in the theft of multiple firearms. The burglary occurred in the early morning

Elk City, OK — A 67-year-old Utah man was injured early Monday morning following a single-vehicle crash involving a commercial motor vehicle on Interstate 40 in Beckham County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The collision occurred

Clinton, OK — A man died Friday in a self-inflicted shooting at the Clinton High School football field, authorities said. The Clinton Police Department confirmed the incident occurred around noon at the Tornado Bowl. Officials said the

Sayre, OK – The Beckham County Election Board will conduct a training program on May 7th and May 19th, 2026 for Precinct Election Officials. The session will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the Beckham County Activity Center,

Oklahoma City, OK — A bill originally focused on groundwater permitting took a new turn recently as state lawmakers added provisions aimed at regulating water use by data centers, with a Western Oklahoma legislator leading the push.

Sayre, OK — As part of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, local officials are taking time to recognize the critical role dispatchers play in keeping both law enforcement and the public safe. Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning

Elk City, OK — Elk City will celebrate the completion of its Main Street project with a grand opening event on Saturday, April 18, bringing the community back to the heart of downtown. The event marks the

Washita County, OK — An 18-year-old Elk City driver was injured in a rollover crash early Saturday morning in Washita County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The collision occurred at 5:13 a.m. on State Highway 55

Collingsworth County, TX – Two defendants were sentenced in separate cases in Collingsworth County following pleas entered in January and February 2026 in the 100th Judicial District Court. District Attorney Luke Inman and Assistant District Attorney Harley

Weatherford, OK – Five students at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) have been named Dr. Ken Rose Memorial Scholars for the academic year 2025-2026. The 2025-2026 Dr. Ken Rose Memorial Scholars are: Janae Barker of Sayre, Oklahoma,

Western Oklahoma – Voters across several Western Oklahoma school districts went to the polls Tuesday, deciding multiple school board races with all precincts reporting. In Burns Flat-Dill City Schools, Charles Roles was elected to Office No. 1

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has selected the Dr. Jerry G. Nye Memorial Scholarship recipients for the 2025- 2026 academic year. Makinly Raulston is a senior from Elk City, Oklahoma. Grayson Williams is a

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) will celebrate the 25th anniversary of Al Harris Library Day with a special event on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Al Harris Library. Members of the

Oklahoma City, OK — A measure aimed at strengthening oversight of groundwater use in Oklahoma is moving forward in the legislative process and is set to be heard by a House committee this week. Senate Bill 259,

Custer County, OK — Authorities are investigating an explosion at a gas well in northern Custer County that left one person injured Monday morning. According to the Custer County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to reports of an