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Canute, OK — The community will gather on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, for the annual Canute Day, presented by Canute Preservation & Restoration. The celebration runs from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Canute Park and features

Burns Flat, OK – Sayre residents will have the chance to help shape the future of transportation in southwest Oklahoma at an upcoming public meeting hosted by the Southwest Oklahoma Regional Transportation Planning Organization (SORTPO). The meeting

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has announced the establishment of the Jack Harrel Leadership Scholarship Fund. The fund honors the memory of the late Celo Jackson Harrel – “Jack” to nearly everyone who knew

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

Weatherford, OK – The 6th annual Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Charitable Hunt was held on September 12 in Devol, Oklahoma. The event raised over $44,000 for the benefit of the SWOSU Department of Parks & Recreation

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

Eakly, OK — State officials are investigating a possible case of water contamination along Five Mile Creek near Eakly after dozens of cattle died in recent days. The losses began earlier this month when ranchers in the

Beckham County, OK – A traffic stop on Interstate 40 last week turned into what Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning described as an “odd pursuit” that ended without injuries. According to Manning, the incident began when an

Elk City, OK – An Oklahoma City man is facing multiple charges after a high-speed pursuit across Beckham County ended in a crash on Interstate 40 last month. According to a probable cause affidavit filed in Beckham

Custer County, OK — An Elk City man is facing serious drug and firearm charges after authorities say he was caught with methamphetamine, marijuana, firearms, and drug paraphernalia earlier this month. Jimmy Lee “Rusty” Davis, 64, of

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

Sayre, OK – The Beckham County Sheriff’s Department provided aerial support to Wheeler County, Texas, during a search for a fleeing suspect. Sheriff Derek Manning said Wheeler County deputies requested one of Beckham County’s drones late Sunday

Elk City, OK – A barn-style mechanic shop on East Seventh Street caught fire Monday night after an explosion, according to Elk City Fire Chief Kyle Chervenka. Fire crews were called to 710 E. Seventh at 8:05

Canute, OK — History was made at the Harrison Family Farm Saturday when Amber Harrison, known statewide as “The Pumpkin Mom,” shattered two Oklahoma state records during the Oklahoma Giant Pumpkin Growers Weigh-Off. For the first time

Elk City, OK – The Elk City Fall Festival is set to bring two full days of arts, crafts, food, and fun to the Elk City Convention Center on September 20–21. Admission is free, giving families and

Childress, TX – On Wednesday, September 10, ten pleas were heard in the 100th Judicial District Court in Childress County. Among those was the case of Kerry Molina, 35, of Wellington, Texas. Luke Inman, District Attorney for

Kiowa County, OK – A Mountain View woman was injured Wednesday night in a head-on collision along State Highway 9 in Kiowa County. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the crash happened at 9:07 p.m. when a

Weatherford, OK – The Regional University System of Oklahoma (RUSO) Board of Regents has announced a temporary change in leadership at Southwestern Oklahoma State University. President Diana Lovell has requested extended personal time to be with her

Dewey County, OK — A Woodward County EMS paramedic was killed Thursday afternoon in a collision on U.S. Highway 270 that also injured three others, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Troopers said 55-year-old Jeffery W. Jones

Orem, Utah — Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed Wednesday afternoon while speaking at Utah Valley University as part of his “American Comeback Tour.” Kirk, 31, was addressing an outdoor

Custer County, OK – A Marlow man was injured early Wednesday morning when his commercial vehicle rolled over on State Highway 54 in Custer County, about 11 miles south of Thomas, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

Clinton, OK – Clinton’s business and civic leaders gathered Friday night at the Frisco Center for the annual Clinton Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet, where longtime community leader Ken Baker was honored as the 2025 Clinton Citizen

Elk City, OK – A Cheyenne man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly stealing a mini-bike from Tractor Supply in Elk City and leading law enforcement on a chase through Beckham County. According to a probable

Elk City, OK – An Elk City man has been arrested and charged with kidnapping after police say he took a 10-year-old girl without permission and transported her to multiple locations around town while intoxicated. According to

Clinton, OK — A Clinton teenager is facing felony and misdemeanor charges following a high-speed police pursuit earlier this month in Custer County. According to court records, Ryder Lane Entz, 18, of Clinton, has been charged with