“People’s Convoy” To Pass Through Western Oklahoma

Elk City, OK — A Texas man is facing a felony charge in Beckham County after authorities allege he left an Elk City business with more than $9,000 worth of copper and aluminum without paying for the

Erick, OK — A 46-year-old Erick woman has been charged in Beckham County District Court following an alleged armed home invasion and attempted robbery at an apartment in Erick. According to court records, Nikkii Lynn O’Dell faces

Sayre, OK — Two Sayre residents are now facing multiple felony charges following a Beckham County Sheriff’s Office investigation that led to the recovery of stolen property connected to several burglaries, the seizure of methamphetamine, and a

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) welcomed football alumni, fans, and friends back to Weatherford on June 5-6, 2026, for SWOSU Football Championship Weekend, a two-day celebration dedicated to supporting and advancing the Bulldog Football

Weatherford, OK – Associate Professor of English Dr. Taylor Orgeron from Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) recently published a chapter in Emerging Genres: New Formations of Games, a Bloomsbury academic collection that analyzes evolving trends and structures

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) will begin offering a Master of Education in English Education in fall 2026 through the Department of Language and Literature. The online graduate program is designed for educators and

Sayre, OK – Beckham County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officers recently attended the Oklahoma Association of School Resource Officers (OKASRO) Conference, joining law enforcement officers, educators and school administrators from across the state to discuss current school

Elk City, OK – Two people were injured early Sunday morning after a vehicle reportedly struck a deer, left the roadway, hit a tree, and caught fire east of Elk City. According to Elk City Fire Chief

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) faculty and students from the Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences recently shared the geological history of Oklahoma during a community presentation at the Weatherford Public Library. The presentation,

Collingsworth County, TX – A 59-year-old Wellington man died Saturday following a single-vehicle rollover crash in rural Collingsworth County. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the crash occurred at approximately 5:17 p.m. on June 6

Elk City, OK – A Hanceville, Alabama man was injured in a single-vehicle rollover accident early Tuesday morning in Beckham County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The collision occurred at approximately 4:44 a.m. on June 2

Elk City, OK – The Elk City Police Department is asking for the public’s help as investigators work to identify and locate individuals involved in a shooting that occurred near Panel Road in Elk City. According to

Cheyenne, OK — Early voting begins Thursday June 11th for voters in Roger Mills County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of voting early at

Cheyenne, OK — Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 16th, for the Roger Mills County Primary Election. Roger Mills County Election Board Secretary Kelly Tice offers these important tips to voters—especially

Cheyenne, OK — Registered voters who become physically incapacitated after 5:00 p.m. Monday, June 1st and are unable make it to the polls, still have an opportunity to cast their ballot. Roger Mills County Election Board Secretary

Beckham County, OK – A recent search warrant executed by the Beckham County Sheriff’s Office resulted in the recovery of thousands of dollars worth of stolen property, the solving of at least six burglaries, and the arrest

Cheyenne, OK — With the June 16th Election approaching, County Election Board officials are reminding voters of Election Day laws. PERSONS ALLOWED INSIDE ELECTION ENCLOSURE It is a crime for any person other than voters and election

Erick, OK — A woman was arrested following an assault involving a knife at a residence in Erick, according to Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning. Manning said the incident began when a female suspect went to a

Lipscomb County, TX – A 25-year-old Oklahoma woman was killed Friday evening in a single-vehicle rollover crash on U.S. Highway 60 southwest of Higgins in Lipscomb County, Texas. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the

Oklahoma City, OK – The Regional University System of Oklahoma (RUSO) Board of Regents selected Lake Carpenter to serve as chair of the board at its May 27 meeting. Carpenter, who previously served as vice chair, was

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is proud to announce that Kylie Lindenfelser has been selected as the recipient of the Ray & Gay Clark Scholarship for the 2025–2026 academic year. Lindenfelser is from Erick,

Weatherford, OK – Ethan Mewhirter of Lawton, Oklahoma has been named the Sonobe Family Scholar at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) for the 2025–2026 academic year. A native of Lawton, Mewhirter is a Senior majoring in Chemistry.

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is proud to announce that Abbyahna Wade has been selected as the recipient of the Roger Bromert History Scholarship for the 2025–2026 Academic Year. A Weatherford native, Wade is

Clinton, OK – The deadline for requesting an Absentee Ballot for the June 16, 2026, Primary Election, is Monday, June 1, 2026 at 5 p.m., said Ann Brown, Secretary, Custer County Election Board. An application can be

Weatherford, OK – The President’s and Dean’s Honor Rolls at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) in Weatherford, Sayre, and Yukon have been announced for the 2026 spring semester. The lists recognize undergraduate students for outstanding academic achievement

Elk City, OK – The Elk City Police Department Criminal Investigations Division is investigating an incident reported at Elk City Lake involving the reported assault of an individual who was allegedly left alone at the scene. According

Burns Flat, OK — Burns Flat EMS will officially shut down ambulance operations effective June 1, 2026, according to a public statement released by the Washita County Clerk’s Office and information shared by community members familiar with

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has announced some key dates for Fall 2026 activities. Saturday, September 19: SWOSU Family Day, SWOSU vs Southeastern Oklahoma State University, 6:00 p.m. kickoff Saturday, October 31: SWOSU Homecoming,

Weatherford, OK – Kennedie Helton of Weatherford has been named the recipient of the Garrett Daniel Carter Memorial Scholarship at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) for the 2025–2026 academic year. Helton is a student in SWOSU’s College

Clinton, OK – A Yukon man has been charged in Custer County District Court with felony grand larceny after authorities say he stole tools and equipment from a Clinton property. According to a probable cause affidavit, Meonte

Clinton, OK – Marcus Ray John Watan, 21, has been charged in Custer County District Court with escaping from the Clinton City Jail. According to a probable cause affidavit, Watan was serving as a trustee on May

Clinton, OK – An Albuquerque man is facing multiple charges in Custer County after an alleged incident at a Clinton hotel. Lawrence Moya, 41, has been charged with possession of a firearm after former felony conviction, defrauding

Elk City, OK – Community members, veterans, first responders, scouts, and local law enforcement gathered Monday morning at Fairlawn Cemetery to honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the United States

Ada, OK – Additional charges have been filed against the suspect accused in the death of Southwestern Oklahoma State University student Logan Musil. According to amended court documents filed last week, 20-year-old Cameron Lewis now faces charges

Oklahoma City, OK – The Oklahoma Aerospace and Aeronautics Commission has approved a sweeping $520 million, five-year airport improvement program that will bring major infrastructure investment to western Oklahoma, including significant developments at Infinity One Oklahoma Spaceport

Elk City, OK – Quinn Brewer just graduated as one of the most successful players in Elk City High School Tennis history. A regional champion, state champion, and winner of 87.5% of his four-year-career matches, Brewer added

Oklahoma City, OK – State Rep. Nick Archer is helping lead an effort at the Oklahoma Capitol aimed at protecting groundwater resources across Western Oklahoma as lawmakers respond to growing concerns over water use tied to large

Weatherford, OK – The Department of Nursing at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) welcomed the nursing class of 2028 to Parker Hall on April 28 and April 30 for orientation sessions. The events gave students an early

Weatherford, OK – The Everett Dobson College of Business and Technology at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) recently recognized students during the 4th annual Dobby Awards on April 28. The ceremony also included scholarship presentations for the

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Engineering Physics students gathered at the Stafford Air & Space Museum for the program’s annual Spring Banquet. Students were recognized for their work in the classroom and involvement in

Weatherford, OK – Grant Elam, a senior chemistry major at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU), earned second place in the Regional-University category at the 31st annual Research Day at the Capitol. Elam, of Edmond, was recognized for

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) recognized five retiring faculty and staff members during a retirement reception hosted by the SWOSU Faculty Senate in the SkyView Room of the Pioneer Event Center. Together, the retirees

Oklahoma City, OK – Sales tax collections in several Western Oklahoma communities showed mixed results in the latest monthly distribution released by the Oklahoma Tax Commission on May 8, 2026. The figures primarily reflect local sales activity

Western Oklahoma – Gasoline prices continue climbing across Western Oklahoma as drivers head toward the busy summer travel season, with some counties now reporting some of the highest averages in the state. According to fuel tracking data

Clinton, OK – An Altus man is facing a felony charge in Custer County after investigators said he withdrew nearly $2,000 that had been mistakenly deposited into a business account and failed to return the money after

Beckham County, OK – An Arkansas man is facing seven felony arson charges in Beckham County after investigators alleged he intentionally set multiple grass fires north of the intersection of State Highway 6 and State Highway 283

Beckham County, OK – An Arkansas man is facing a felony charge in Beckham County after authorities say he provided false information while attempting to purchase a firearm in Elk City. According to a probable cause affidavit

Cheyenne, OK – The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching. Applications must be received by the County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. Monday, June 1st. Roger Mills County Election Board Secretary Kelly

Custer County, OK – An 82-year-old Butler man died Wednesday evening after being run over by a trailer attached to a tractor in rural Custer County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The incident happened around 5:39