Local Students Awarded SWOSU Scholarships

Elk City, OK – Great Plains Regional Medical Center (GPRMC) will continue its free monthly education series, Community Connections, with a September session focused on financial literacy. This month’s event, “Building a Healthy Financial Future,” will take

Elk City, OK – OKIE811 will host an Elk City Safety Day on Wednesday, September 16, at Western Technology Center, offering free training for excavators, facility operators, vendors and others involved in underground utility safety and damage

Roger Mills County, OK – Roger Mills County fire departments responded to three separate lightning-caused fires near Reydon Wednesday evening, with crews ultimately bringing all three incidents under control. According to Roger Mills County Emergency Management, the

Burns Flat, OK – Washita County’s aeronautical artists are getting to work on a high-flying canvas. The first of five Delta Air Lines airplanes landed at Burns Flat’s Premium Aerospace Center (PAC) Oklahoma runway for a fresh

Elk City, OK – The Elk City Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners from Saturday’s Rodeo Parade, with local businesses, schools, organizations, churches and individuals earning honors in several categories. In the Commercial division, Sigma Bar-S

Elk City, OK – Elk City Public Schools has added a new weather monitoring system designed to improve student safety and give school officials better information when making decisions about travel, outdoor activities and severe weather. Superintendent

Western OK – Burn bans remain in effect across much of western Oklahoma as hot, dry conditions continue to elevate wildfire concerns. As of Tuesday, 56 of Oklahoma’s 77 counties are under burn bans, including several counties

Oakwood, OK – A Texas man was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning in Dewey County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at approximately 5:38 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, on U.S. Highway

Canton, OK – Water from Canton Lake is scheduled to be released later this month to help replenish Oklahoma City’s drinking-water supply as drought and extreme heat continue to affect water resources across the state. The release

Elk City, OK – Dog days returned to the Elk City Convention Center. The West Central Oklahoma All-Breed Kennel Club Dog Show was held there Aug. 27-30. The annual event brings 750 to 1,000 dogs and their

Elk City, OK – A Nebraska man, via Wisconsin, came to Oklahoma to win the saddle bronc riding at the Elk City Rodeo of Champions. Lavern Borntrager, Elsmere, Nebraska, scored 86 points on the Beutler and Son

Elk City, OK – The Elk City Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a man wanted on active felony warrants who was last seen in the Sayre area. Police are searching for 53-year-old John

Elk City, OK – Elk City Public Schools has completed construction on a new press box at Big Elk Stadium, a project Superintendent Mike Sparks says represents both a major improvement to the facility and the work

Elk City, OK – Elk City Public Schools has completed construction on a new press box at Big Elk Stadium, a project Superintendent Mike Sparks says represents both a major improvement to the facility and the work

Clinton, OK – Clinton City Councilman Ernie Dowdell has announced his campaign for mayor, challenging current Clinton Mayor David Berrong. Dowdell said his decision to run is centered on city leadership, accountability, economic development and long-term planning.

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Professor Todd Wiggen has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the Susan R. Komives Collaborative Leadership Award. The national award recognizes a leadership educator whose work across campuses

Weatherford, OK – The Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce that MA+ Architecture will serve as the Official Sponsor of the 2026 SWOSU Charitable Hunt, scheduled for Friday, September 11, 2026, in

Weatherford, OK – The Health Information Management (HIM) program at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) will welcome former and current students back to campus Friday, Sept. 18, for its 50th anniversary reunion. Former classmates will have time

Burns Flat, OK – The Oklahoma Infinity One Spaceport at Burns Flat has been selected as the operations site for a new series of commercial microgravity missions that could include as many as 100 flights over two

Elk City, OK – One of western Oklahoma’s longest-running traditions returns Labor Day weekend as the 88th annual Elk City Rodeo of Champions takes over Ackley Park Sept. 4 through Sept. 6. This year’s rodeo will feature

Gracemont, OK – Emergency crews responded to a wildfire Tuesday in Caddo County that forced some nearby residents to evacuate their homes. The fire broke out shortly before noon about three miles southwest of Gracemont. A couple

Western Oklahoma – Several western Oklahoma counties have renewed or continued burn bans as drought conditions and persistent heat keep wildfire danger elevated across the region. As of September 1, 52 of Oklahoma’s 77 counties have submitted

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has launched a university-wide campaign in celebration of its 125th anniversary and the generations of students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters who have shaped the university since 1901. The

Elk City, OK – Elk City Public Schools is continuing to provide free meals to all students, a program Superintendent Mike Sparks says is helping the district take care of students both inside and outside the classroom.

Beckham County, OK – A juvenile was taken into custody early Monday morning after a Beckham County sheriff’s deputy located a vehicle that had been reported stolen or taken without permission. Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning said