PSO Extension To Be Considered In Two SW Oklahoma Towns Next Week

Weatherford, OK – More than 270 athletes ages 52 to 89 came to Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Aug. 28-29 for two days of Oklahoma Senior Games basketball competition. The weekend included a 3-on-3 qualifying tournament for

Weatherford, OK – The Al Harris Library at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has received an Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant from the Oklahoma Historical Society. The $24,967 award for “Digitization of Special Collections, Phase Three,” is a

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has earned national recognition for the opportunities it provides to Oklahoma students and the communities it serves. Washington Monthly ranked SWOSU No. 18 in its inaugural Best Colleges for

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has completed the installation of a new SWOSU blue roof on the General Thomas P. Stafford Center, giving the building an updated look after more than 30 years under

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University’s (SWOSU) History Education program has earned national recognition from the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) following a three-year review. The review examined the program’s curriculum, student outcomes and

Roger Mills County, OK – Roger Mills County firefighters battled three separate grass fires Saturday night near the intersection of N19080 and E820 roads. According to Roger Mills County Emergency Management, all county fire departments were paged

Western OK – Firefighters in Beckham and Roger Mills counties responded to separate fires Thursday, including a house fire near Elk City and a grass fire south of Cheyenne. Elk City firefighters spent several hours Thursday morning

Western OK – A rural home north of Elk City was destroyed by fire Thursday, one of two fires that kept western Oklahoma crews busy despite recent rainfall. Elk City Fire Chief Kyle Chervenka said firefighters were

Elk City, OK – Great Plains Regional Medical Center (GPRMC) will continue its free monthly education series, Community Connections, with a September session focused on financial literacy. This month’s event, “Building a Healthy Financial Future,” will take

Elk City, OK – OKIE811 will host an Elk City Safety Day on Wednesday, September 16, at Western Technology Center, offering free training for excavators, facility operators, vendors and others involved in underground utility safety and damage

Roger Mills County, OK – Roger Mills County fire departments responded to three separate lightning-caused fires near Reydon Wednesday evening, with crews ultimately bringing all three incidents under control. According to Roger Mills County Emergency Management, the

Burns Flat, OK – Washita County’s aeronautical artists are getting to work on a high-flying canvas. The first of five Delta Air Lines airplanes landed at Burns Flat’s Premium Aerospace Center (PAC) Oklahoma runway for a fresh

Elk City, OK – The Elk City Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners from Saturday’s Rodeo Parade, with local businesses, schools, organizations, churches and individuals earning honors in several categories. In the Commercial division, Sigma Bar-S

Elk City, OK – Elk City Public Schools has added a new weather monitoring system designed to improve student safety and give school officials better information when making decisions about travel, outdoor activities and severe weather. Superintendent

Western OK – Burn bans remain in effect across much of western Oklahoma as hot, dry conditions continue to elevate wildfire concerns. As of Tuesday, 56 of Oklahoma’s 77 counties are under burn bans, including several counties

Oakwood, OK – A Texas man was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning in Dewey County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at approximately 5:38 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, on U.S. Highway

Canton, OK – Water from Canton Lake is scheduled to be released later this month to help replenish Oklahoma City’s drinking-water supply as drought and extreme heat continue to affect water resources across the state. The release

Elk City, OK – Dog days returned to the Elk City Convention Center. The West Central Oklahoma All-Breed Kennel Club Dog Show was held there Aug. 27-30. The annual event brings 750 to 1,000 dogs and their

Elk City, OK – A Nebraska man, via Wisconsin, came to Oklahoma to win the saddle bronc riding at the Elk City Rodeo of Champions. Lavern Borntrager, Elsmere, Nebraska, scored 86 points on the Beutler and Son

Elk City, OK – The Elk City Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a man wanted on active felony warrants who was last seen in the Sayre area. Police are searching for 53-year-old John

Elk City, OK – Elk City Public Schools has completed construction on a new press box at Big Elk Stadium, a project Superintendent Mike Sparks says represents both a major improvement to the facility and the work

Elk City, OK – Elk City Public Schools has completed construction on a new press box at Big Elk Stadium, a project Superintendent Mike Sparks says represents both a major improvement to the facility and the work

Clinton, OK – Clinton City Councilman Ernie Dowdell has announced his campaign for mayor, challenging current Clinton Mayor David Berrong. Dowdell said his decision to run is centered on city leadership, accountability, economic development and long-term planning.

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Professor Todd Wiggen has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the Susan R. Komives Collaborative Leadership Award. The national award recognizes a leadership educator whose work across campuses

Weatherford, OK – The Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce that MA+ Architecture will serve as the Official Sponsor of the 2026 SWOSU Charitable Hunt, scheduled for Friday, September 11, 2026, in