Longtime Western Oklahoma OHP Captain Retiring

1-450

August 4, 2022

By News Director Jared Atha

A longtime western Oklahoma trooper with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol is celebrating retirement.

Captain Brad Neidy who served the majority of his career in Troop H has retired after 44 years of service to the state.

Neidy started his career with the department as a communications officer in July 27 1978. He continued to work in that capacity while pursuing a business degree at Southwestern Oklahoma State University. Upon graduation, Neidy was accepted to the 40th Patrol Academy in 1984. His first assignment was in Vici for one year before transferring to Clinton. In 1998, he was promoted to Lieutenant in Troop H and In 2007 he was promoted to Captain.

He has served as a field training trooper and field training supervisor.

Captain Neidy received the Chief’s Award in 2016 for his role as one of the incident commanders in the Michael Vance shooting.

Got a news tip? Send it in: Email news@kecofm.com

Copyright 2022 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without permission.

2509221326_1868088

Child Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash Near Minco

Grady County, OK — A 10-year-old child was killed in a two-vehicle crash Saturday morning on State Highway 152, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash happened around 10:25 a.m. at SH-152 and County

2509191454_6163620

The 2025 SWOSU Family Day is September 27

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) will host its 2025 Family Day activities on September 27. Students are invited to bring their parents and family members to the Weatherford campus in conjunction with the annual

2509191452_4733639

Rep. Archer Elected Vice Chair of Energy Council

Anchorage, AK – During The Energy Council’s annual meeting in Anchorage, Alaska, it was announced that Rep. Nick Archer (R-Elk City) has been elected vice chair of the council. The Energy Council is an international, nonpartisan organization

2509171131_1663932

2025 SWOSU Homecoming Set for October 25

Weatherford, OK – The 2025 Homecoming at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is set for the week of October 25. This year’s SWOSU Homecoming theme is “Bulldog Blueprint.” The authorized 2025 SWOSU Homecoming logo is accessible for