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Weatherford, OK – The Department of Music at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) invites middle- and high-school musicians to register for the 70th summer of SWOSU Music Camps hosted in Weatherford. The 2025 Music Camp offerings include

SWOSU Press Release Weatherford, OK – Engage Learning is collaborating with Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) to host its first-ever Family STEAM Night on Thursday, June 5, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the SWOSU Ballroom in

Cheyenne, OK – Registered voters who become physically incapacitated after 5:00 p.m. Monday, May 26th and are unable make it to the polls, still have an opportunity to cast their ballot. Roger Mills County Election Board Secretary

Canute, OK — A Canute man is facing multiple felony charges following a two-day manhunt that involved several law enforcement agencies. Jesse Lynn Davis, 42, of Canute, was booked into the Beckham County Jail at 8:16 p.m.

Washington DC – In a press release, Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) is encouraging high school seniors in his district to apply for a nomination to one of the nation’s prestigious U.S. Service Academies. Each year, Lucas has

The Oklahoma Tax Commission’s May 8 distribution of sales tax collections, reflecting business from March 16–31 and estimates from April 1–15, shows a strong upward trend for many western Oklahoma communities. In total, $206.7 million in sales

Sayre, OK – The Beckham County Sheriff’s Office, along with other local law enforcement agencies, is actively searching for 30-year-old Michael Moreno, who escaped custody earlier today. Authorities say Moreno fled while being escorted by his bondsman

Western Oklahoma – Of all the oil and gas plays across the U.S., the Granite Wash saw the most dramatic gain in drilling activity, according to the latest Baker Hughes rig count. Located in Beckham, Roger Mills,

Caddo County, OK — A 14-year-old boy from Lookeba died Tuesday evening in an ATV crash near the intersection of County Road 1280 and County Street 2520, approximately three miles north and three miles west of Fort

Oklahoma City, OK – Oklahoma is positioning itself as a leader in the space industry with the recent signing of Senate Bill 912. This legislation integrates the Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority (OSIDA) into the Oklahoma Department

Oklahoma City, OK — As of May 27, 2025, Governor Kevin Stitt has issued roughly 50 vetoes during this legislative session—his highest count since taking office—blocking a range of bills that passed with overwhelming support from both

Provided Press Release Oklahoma City, OK – Today, Governor Kevin Stitt announced the appointment of Dana Jean Hada as associate district judge for Custer County. “Dana brings a wealth of legal experience, a strong commitment to justice,

By Landry Brewer Elk City, OK – MacKinley, Quinn, and Spence Brewer are an Elk City High School first. In the ECHS tennis program’s half-century existence, they’re the first set of three siblings to play on the

By Landry Brewer Elk City, OK – Elk City may have a political Picasso in the making. Micah Kilhoffer was sworn in as mayor on April 7. Born and raised here, he’s a 2002 Elk City High

Lone Wolf, OK — The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN) executed a search warrant at Bunny Grows, LLC in Lone Wolf on May 21, uncovering what officials describe as a large-scale illegal marijuana operation. According to a

Sacramento, CA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Beckham County, Oklahoma, and Collingsworth and Wheeler Counties in Texas of the June 9 deadline to apply for

SWOSU Press Release Greer County, OK – Students from Southwestern Oklahoma State University’s Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences recently took part in a three-day field experience at Quartz Mountain State Park as part of the university’s

Roger Mills County Election Board Press Release Cheyenne, OK – Early voting begins Thursday, June 5th for voters in Roger Mills County who are registered to vote within the municipal boundaries of the Town of Cheyenne. Voters

Provided Press Release Elk City, OK – The Oklahoma Association of School Administrators (OASA) is pleased to announce Mike Sparks of Elk City Public Schools as the 2025 OASA District Number 12 Superintendent of the Year. Sparks

Elk City, OK – Memorial Day may be the unofficial start of summer, but in Elk City, the good times are officially rolling. Starting Friday Elk City turns up the heat on family fun. Ackley Park Events

May 21, 2025 Elk City, OK — An early morning high-speed chase through Elk City has landed a Missouri man in the Beckham County Jail with a $25,000 bond and a list of charges. Antonio Intzin-Ramirez, 46,

Oklahoma travelers are hitting the road in bigger numbers this Memorial Day—but they may want to pack a poncho. AAA forecasts nearly 446,398 Oklahomans will travel 50 miles or more during the holiday period (May 22–26), a

Western Oklahoma – Two western Oklahoma towns—Clinton and Sayre—have received Route 66 Revitalization Grant funds as part of the state’s effort to restore and reimagine America’s most iconic highway ahead of its 2026 centennial celebration.Clinton Gets Nearly

Weatherford, OK — A Chickasha man is facing multiple charges after allegedly leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase through Weatherford on the night of May 5.Clifford Gene Davis, 58, is charged with Endangering Others While Eluding/Attempting