Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program Funds 42 Projects Across the State

Oklahoma City, OK – Sales tax collections distributed April 9 by the Oklahoma Tax Commission show solid growth across much of western Oklahoma, with several communities posting year over year gains. The April 9, 2026 distribution of

Beckham County, OK – A commercial vehicle driver from Minnesota was injured Tuesday afternoon after strong winds from a severe thunderstorm caused a rollover crash on Interstate 40 in Beckham County.  According to the collision report provided

Elk City, OK — State Rep. Nick Archer says a lack of coordination and follow-through between state agencies has led to the release of captive-raised deer into the wild without a formal program or scientific framework in

Weatherford, OK – The Southwestern Oklahoma State University Foundation, Incorporated (SWOSUF) hosted its first-ever Chairman’s Tower Shoot recently. The premium event was organized to benefit scholarships for SWOSU students from southwest Oklahoma. “We are deeply grateful to

Weatherford, OK – Dr. Bo Pagliasotti, chair of the Department of Kinesiology at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU), continues to earn national recognition for his work as the university’s Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR), a role he has

Burns Flat, OK — Burns Flat–Dill City Public Schools officials say the district is facing a projected budget deficit driven by multiple financial pressures, prompting a review of staffing, programs, and overall operations. In a letter dated

Sayre, OK – A Sayre man was arrested after police said he repeatedly exposed himself and threatened officers during a welfare check at his home, according to a probable cause affidavit. William Glenn Meserole, 67, of Sayre,

Clinton, OK — A Clinton man is facing a felony charge after police say he secretly placed cameras inside a woman’s bedroom and captured images without her consent, according to a probable cause affidavit filed in Custer

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

Sayre, OK – Beckham County deputies are responding to a growing number of crash alerts triggered by smartphones, and in many cases, the emergencies turn out to be something far less serious. According to Beckham County Sheriff

Sayre, OK – The Beckham County Jail has once again received a perfect inspection, marking its third consecutive 100 percent score, according to Sheriff Derek Manning. “We just had our annual inspection again and another 100 percent.

McLean, TX – Two people were killed Sunday afternoon in a head-on crash on Interstate 40 west of McLean, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The crash occurred at 1:56 p.m. in Gray County under

Western OK — Candidate filings have wrapped up across western Oklahoma, setting the stage for several contested races while leaving many positions decided due to a lack of opposition. Across the region, a mix of contested and

Canadian County, OK — A Clinton man was injured Thursday night in a motorcycle crash on an Interstate 40 on-ramp in Canadian County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The collision occurred at approximately 9:34 p.m. at

Western Oklahoma – Voters across western Oklahoma will head to the polls Tuesday to decide several local school board races, with multiple districts featuring contested elections. In Mangum Public Schools, Anna Rogers and Billy Peterson are seeking

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

Weatherford, OK – The Department of Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Southwestern Oklahoma State University will host a plant sale on Saturday, April 18, in the Old Science Building on the Weatherford campus. The sale will run

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has named Dr. Denise Landrum-Geyer as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. She will begin her role on May 1. Landrum-Geyer currently serves as chair of the

Oklahoma City, OK – Oklahoma could see changes to how oil and gas operations are taxed as State Rep. Anthony Moore, R-Clinton, works to address what he calls inconsistent and unfair practices across the state. Moore, who

Oklahoma City, OK — A measure aimed at expanding industrial use of oil and gas wastewater for mineral development advanced this week in the Oklahoma House Energy Committee. Senate Bill 1930, known as the Oklahoma Brine Development

Oklahoma City, OK — The Oklahoma Legislature is moving closer to approving a measure aimed at shielding oil and gas companies from climate-related lawsuits. House Bill 1439, authored by Rep. Anthony Moore, R-Clinton, and Sen. Julie Daniels,

Cheyenne, OK – Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 7th, for the Reydon School District Board of Education General Election. Roger Mills County Election Board Secretary Kelly Tice offers these important

Elk City, OK — State Rep. Nick Archer says he is continuing efforts to bring federal investment back to Oklahoma, focusing on energy research and advanced computing as key opportunities for the region. Speaking recently, Archer emphasized

Elk City, OK – The busy week continues for local firefighters as crews responded to an overnight house fire in Elk City early Wednesday morning. According to reports, firefighters were dispatched to the 600 block of West

Burns Flat, OK – The South Western Oklahoma Development Authority has been awarded $2.6 million to expand access to wellness services for rural residents. The funding comes through the Oklahoma Rural Health Transformation Program, which focuses on