Sparks: Elk City School District In Good Financial Shape

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

Erick, OK — A piece of Route 66 history will officially come back to life on Thursday, May 22, as the restored West Winds Court neon sign is relit during a special public ceremony in Erick. The

Beckham County, OK – A former nurse anesthetist at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in Elk City is facing felony charges after multiple female employees accused him of sexual misconduct while working at the hospital. Michael Todd

Elk City, OK – Two separate Internet Crimes Against Children investigations conducted by the Elk City Police Department Criminal Investigations Division have resulted in guilty pleas and lengthy prison sentences for two offenders. The sentencing information was

Elk City, OK – Elk City residents are still assessing damage after a severe hailstorm moved through the area, dropping hailstones reportedly measuring more than three inches in some locations. Elk City Fire Chief Kyle Chervenka told

Clinton, OK – Friday, May 22, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the June 16, 2026, Primary Election. Brown said that persons who are United States

Elk City, OK – It’s a banner day for downtown Elk City. Several new pole-mounted metal banners adorn Main Street’s lamp posts between 3rd and 7th Streets, with more on the way. “While they function similarly to

Oklahoma City, OK – A Watonga man is facing two felony counts of grand larceny after authorities say stolen oilfield equipment and vehicles were recovered from his property following an investigation by multiple law enforcement agencies. According

Oklahoma City, OK – Two Washita County law enforcement officers were honored for their service and sacrifice during the 58th Annual Oklahoma Law Enforcement Memorial. According to a post from the Washita County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy David

Elk City, OK – A 50-year-old Erick man was injured Sunday evening in a rollover crash on Interstate 40 in Beckham County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The collision occurred at approximately 6:25 p.m. on westbound

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has selected Eli Goodman as the Charles & Mary Abercrombie Scholar for the 2025- 2026 academic year. Goodman is from Vernon, Texas, and is studying pharmacy at SWOSU. The

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has selected Zadyn Johnson of Camargo, Oklahoma, as the Charlie M. & Olivia Downs Abercrombie Scholar for the 2025- 2026 academic year. Johnson is a junior majoring in Early

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has selected Ty Elliott of Weatherford as the recipient of the Dr. Donald I. Hamm Memorial Scholarship for the 2025- 2026 academic year. Elliott is a senior majoring in

Weatherford, OK – Jasmyn Herrmann of Weatherford is the recipient of the Kristi Rozell Memorial Scholarship at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) for the 2025-2026 academic year. Herrman is a senior majoring in Special Education. The Kristi Rozell

Weatherford, OK – Four students at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) have received the Neparko Family Chemistry Scholarship for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. The Neparko Family Scholarship was established by Mary Neparko (’70) and the late Dr.

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) students presented research at the 73rd Annual Meeting of the Southwestern Association of Naturalists, held April 23–26 in Tyler, Texas. The conference brings together biologists from across the southwestern

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) students presented research at the 73rd Annual Meeting of the Southwestern Association of Naturalists, held April 23–26 in Tyler, Texas. The conference brings together biologists from across the southwestern

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University’s (SWOSU) Rover Dawgs recently competed in NASA’s 2026 Human Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC), held at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. The annual competition, sponsored by NASA’s

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University’s (SWOSU) Rover Dawgs recently competed in NASA’s 2026 Human Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC), held at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. The annual competition, sponsored by NASA’s

Weatherford, OK – Mariah Yell of Union City, Oklahoma, has been named the Rebecca Reddin Jones Scholarship at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) for the 2025-2026 academic year. Yell is a sophomore at SWOSU, majoring in Early

Merritt, OK – On April 15, Beckham County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officers Wendi Holland and Richard Jones partnered with the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office and Oklahoma Highway Patrol to provide Merritt High School students with a

Merritt, OK – The Beckham County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officers, Wendi Holland and Richard Jones, spent April 20-23 teaching tornado safety and severe weather preparedness to Merritt Elementary kindergarten through second grade students. During the presentations,

Armstrong County, TX – A 19-year-old Wheeler, Texas man was killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash early Thursday morning in Armstrong County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The crash occurred at approximately 4:15 a.m.

Cheyenne, OK – Voters in Roger Mills County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the June 16th Primary Election should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Kelly Tice said today. Absentee ballots are available to

Merritt, OK – From March 23 through April 1, Beckham County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officers Wendi Holland and Richard Jones presented the Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program to pre-kindergarten through fourth-grade students at Merritt Elementary School. The

Wellington, TX — Two defendants were sentenced to prison Wednesday in the 100th Judicial District Court in Collingsworth County after violating the terms of their probation. Winfred Dale Lenz, 22, of Wellington, was sentenced to 18 years

Colony, OK – A two-vehicle collision was reported early Monday morning, May 4, in Washita County near Colony. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 7:22 a.m. at the intersection of County Road

Mountain Park, OK — A former mayor in southwestern Oklahoma is facing a felony charge following an investigation into the misuse of city funds. According to authorities, 45-year-old Adam Ney, former mayor of Mountain Park, has been

Elk City, OK — A Hinton woman is facing an embezzlement charge after an investigation into missing funds from a local business, according to court documents filed in Beckham County District Court. Angie Sue Ellis, 46, of

Weatherford, OK – Lola Bruner, a senior history major at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU), won first place for Best Undergraduate Paper in American History at the Oklahoma Regional Phi Alpha Theta conference on April 25. Her

Oklahoma City, OK – Oklahoma is set to implement a new law aimed at shielding oil and gas companies from certain climate-related lawsuits, a move supporters say will protect a key state industry while critics warn it

Wheeler County, TX – Voters across Shamrock and Wheeler County went to the polls May 2, deciding city leadership, school board races, and multiple school propositions. In the City of Shamrock mayoral race, incumbent Kenneth Campbell secured

Sayre, OK – Authorities in Beckham County played a key supporting role in the search and discovery of Oklahoma Senate candidate Barry Christian, whose body was later found inside his vehicle in a remote area near Erick.

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) alumni and friends gathered on April 27, 2026, for the annual SWOSU Everett Dobson Golf Classic. Held at the prestigious Oak Tree National Golf Course in Edmond, the sold-out

Elk City, OK – The Elk City Police Department has completed a recent compliance operation targeting registered sex offenders and violent offenders within the city. According to officials, the department’s Criminal Investigations Division conducted random compliance checks

Cheyenne, OK – A Warr Acres man has been arrested following an investigation into multiple fires in Roger Mills County earlier this year. According to the Roger Mills County Sheriff’s Office, Nolan Chad Hayden Eagleston has been