Next Step Approved in Elk City Golf Course Management

Elk City, OK – Republican gubernatorial candidate Charles A. McCall says his top priorities as governor would be eliminating Oklahoma’s personal income tax, improving education outcomes and reshaping the executive branch to “work for the people.” McCall,

Weatherford, OK — Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) recognized students from across its academic colleges during the 2026 Distinguished Student Award Ceremony on Sunday, Feb. 22, at the Fine Arts Center in Weatherford. The annual ceremony honors

Shamrock, Texas — Lifelong Shamrock resident and business owner Kenneth Campbell has announced his candidacy for mayor in the upcoming May 2, 2026 municipal election. Campbell said his decision to run is rooted in a desire to

Elk City, OK — An Elk City man has been charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon after allegedly threatening his neighbor and throwing a knife during a disturbance earlier this month. Timothy Robert Tanner

Weatherford, OK — Students and faculty in the Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) have begun preparations for the department’s annual plant sale, with early planting already underway as spring approaches.

Weatherford, OK — Registration is available for the 38th National Convention of Alpha Mu Gamma, the National Collegiate Languages Honor Society, with the event scheduled for March 5–7 at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU). The convention will

Weatherford, OK — The Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) College of Pharmacy hosted its first Winter Research Symposium on Jan. 21 in Weatherford. The event brought together student pharmacists and faculty to share current research and discuss

Weatherford, OK — Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has named John Elam of Shattuck, Courtney Riley of Piedmont, Madeline Rahon of Placentia (CA), and Lilyan Rangel of Merritt as the Johnny & Judy Beech Scholars for Academic

Weatherford, OK — Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) awarded 434 degrees to 401 graduates following the Fall 2025 semester. The commencement ceremony took place in December at the Pioneer Event Center on the Weatherford campus and included

Wheeler County, TX – Voters in Wheeler County, Texas will head to the polls in May for several school board and municipal races. School Board Elections Wheeler County school districts are preparing for board elections as part

Sayre, OK — The Beckham County Sheriff’s Office continues to invest in training for deputies and investigators, according to Sheriff Derek Manning, who outlined several recent and upcoming programs designed to strengthen skills and protect constitutional rights.

Elk City, OK — An Elk City man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after authorities say he threatened his brother with a knife and damaged property during a disturbance at a local motel. According to a

Weatherford, OK — Two Clinton men are facing charges following a series of vehicle break-ins reported early February 14 at a Weatherford apartment complex. According to probable cause affidavits filed in Custer County District Court, Weatherford police

Weatherford, OK — Dr. Tugba Sevin, Professor of Italian and Spanish at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU), has been named a finalist for the 2026 Oklahoma Medal for Excellence in the Regional University/Community College Teaching category, one

Elk City, OK — Elk City firefighters responded Tuesday evening to a reported residential structure fire in the 900 block of South Oliver. Engine 3 and Engine 1 arrived to find heavy smoke coming from the home.

Beckham County, OK — A truck driver was arrested on Interstate 40 in Beckham County after deputies responded to reports of a vehicle traveling just 10 miles per hour in the left lane. According to Beckham County

Beckham County, OK – Both eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 at mile marker 8 in Beckham County were closed for more than five hours Monday following a fatal collision, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The crash

Custer County, OK – A California man is facing a felony drug trafficking charge after authorities say nearly 100 pounds of marijuana were discovered during a traffic stop in Custer County. According to a probable cause affidavit

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has been recognized for its Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Administration as the 2026 Best Online Colleges Program in Oklahoma by Research.com, a national higher education research and

Elk City, OK – Elk City alumni are encouraged to mark their calendars now for a summer tradition that brings generations together. The Tri-Annual Elk City School Reunion is set for Friday, July 31 and Saturday, August

Oklahoma City, OK – Sales tax collections distributed on February 9 by the Oklahoma Tax Commission show steady growth across much of western Oklahoma, with Elk City and Weatherford posting notable gains. The February distribution primarily reflects

Cheyenne, OK – Friday, March 13th, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the April 7th Reydon Board of Education General Election, Roger Mills County Election Board

Weatherford, OK — A Weatherford man has been charged after police said they found methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia during a traffic stop and later discovered suspected meth hidden in his sock at the Weatherford Municipal Jail.

Weatherford, OK – Students from the Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Department of Biological and Biological and Biomedical Sciences spent Feb. 7–8 at Quartz Mountain State Park for a field experience tied to their Biology of Plants

Weatherford, OK – Students at Southwestern Oklahoma State University reported strong satisfaction with their overall college experience, according to results from the 2025 Student Satisfaction Inventory. The survey gathers student feedback on what matters most to them