Texas Man Hospitalized After Truck Goes Airborne Near Elk City

Elk City, OK – A Beckham County jury has found Clayton Samson Hays guilty of first-degree murder in the January 2024 shooting death of Colter Jake Vaught. The verdict was delivered Friday, October 3, 2025, after a

Elk City, OK – Elk City’s 52nd Fall Festival ushered in the season. The annual event, held the 3rd weekend in September at the Elk City Convention Center and sponsored by the Elk City Chamber of Commerce,

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has announced the latest generous gift to the Murdock Family Scholarship Fund. This latest in a long series of thoughtful philanthropic investments was made possible by the estate of

Burns Flat, OK – Residents across southwest Oklahoma are encouraged to take part in shaping the region’s future transportation system. The Southwest Oklahoma Regional Transportation Planning Organization (SORTPO) will host a public meeting in Burns Flat to

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Foundation, Inc. is proud to announce that Lucille’s Restaurant, Bar, & Hotel will serve as the official Welcome Back Party Sponsor, and Qdoba is the official Homecoming Brunch &

Eakly, OK — State regulators say a saltwater purge into Five Mile Creek is the likely cause of 25 cattle deaths reported earlier this month in Caddo County. Investigators with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission traced highly saline

Sayre, OK – After a full day of 11 witnesses called to the stand on Tuesday, day three of the murder trial of 38-year-old Clayton Samson Hays of Carter continued Wednesday in Beckham County District Court. Jury

Weatherford, OK – Dr. Renan Bosque, Professor in the Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is part of an international research team whose work has been published in Science. The study

Sayre, OK – After a full day of 11 witnesses called to the stand on Tuesday, day three of the murder trial of 38-year-old Clayton Samson Hays of Carter continued Wednesday in Beckham County District Court. Jury

Canute, OK – Canute Public Schools went into a precautionary lockdown Wednesday morning as law enforcement pursued a stolen vehicle in the area. The lockdown was implemented just before 8:30 a.m. after officials were alerted to the

Canute, OK – Canute Public Schools were placed on precautionary lockdown Wednesday morning as law enforcement pursued a stolen vehicle in the area. The incident began in the early hours of October 1 when a juvenile stole

Beckham County, OK – More details revealed surrounding the mass arrests of illegal truck drivers in Beckham County. Governor Kevin Stitt says a large-scale enforcement action in Beckham County along Interstate 40 led to more than 125

Oklahoma City, OK – The Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) recognizes the danger to the driving public from big rig drivers who may be non-compliant with weight requirements and other regulations or statutes designed to reduce risk from

Elk City, OK – Elk City’s Starbucks, located at South Eastern Avenue and East 7th Street, is among several stores in Oklahoma to close as part of a nationwide downsizing by the coffee giant. The move comes

Elk City, OK – Great Plains Regional Medical Center (GPRMC) is encouraging women to prioritize their breast health this October with a special $35 mammogram offer as part of its Care for Your Pair campaign. The promotion

Arapaho, OK – An Arapaho man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges in Custer County after authorities say he assaulted a woman, injured her dog, and damaged property during an incident earlier this month. According to

Clinton, OK – A Clinton man is facing multiple felony charges after an argument allegedly escalated into threats and gunfire last week. According to court records, Eddie Larkin Pearson Jr., 64, was charged in Custer County District

Arapaho, OK – A Custer County Jail inmate is facing a felony charge after authorities say he damaged a sprinkler system inside the jail, causing more than $1,200 in damages. According to court records, Buddy Jefferson LaRue

Clinton, OK – A Clinton man with multiple prior felony convictions has been charged in Custer County District Court with trafficking methamphetamine after police said he was found in possession of more than 20 grams of the

Beckham County, OK – A Clinton man has been arrested after investigators linked him to an Elk City burglary and fraudulent credit card use across Western Oklahoma. According to court documents, 19-year-old Eric D’Shon McCallister is accused

Beckham County, OK – An arrest warrant has been issued for 20-year-old Malachi Ray Hart of Muskogee, Oklahoma, following allegations of child exploitation and related offenses in Beckham County. According to court records, deputies first encountered Hart

Cordell, OK – Cordell’s downtown square will come alive on Saturday, October 11, as the Cordell Chamber of Commerce hosts the 38th Annual Pumpkin Festival & Car Show. Events run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in

Thomas, OK – An investigation is underway after a reported sexual assault at Thomas-Fay-Custer High school in Custer County. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the allegations, while Thomas-Fay-Custer Schools notified families with a letter

Elk City, OK – The Elk City Pickleball Club is hosting a community pickleball tournament on Saturday, October 4, at the Ackley Park tennis courts. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. and promises fun, competition, and prizes

Oklahoma City, OK – Committee assignments for the Oklahoma House of Representatives were announced by Speaker-Elect Kyle Hilbert, setting the stage for the upcoming legislative session. Among those receiving prominent assignments was Rep. Nick Archer, R-Elk City.

Elk City, OK – The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes are moving forward with a long-anticipated development in Elk City that promises new jobs, economic growth, and family-friendly entertainment for western Oklahoma. Governor Wassana Gorham shared details of

Wheeler County, TX – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized more than nine pounds of suspected methamphetamine and other drugs during a traffic stop along I-40 in Wheeler Co. earlier this week. On Sept. 22,

Elk City, OK – The City of Elk City has purchased a long-abandoned property at 102 BJ Hughes Access Road, taking a major step toward cleanup and redevelopment. According to information released by the City of Elk

Oklahoma City, OK – Sales tax collections are in for September 2025, reflecting transactions from July 16–30 and estimated sales from August 1–15. Most area towns reported increases compared to the same period last year, with statewide

Beckham County, OK – A Missouri woman was arrested in Beckham County after a high-speed pursuit on Interstate 40 that began in Custer County on September 12. According to court records, Luz Marina Galindo Ordonez, 28, was

Canute, OK – A 60-year-old Elk City man was killed Monday afternoon after his semi ran off the roadway and overturned on Interstate 40. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the crash happened at 1:11 p.m. at

Sayre, OK – The American Legion Department of Oklahoma, District 7, will hold its 2025 Joint Conference on Saturday, November 8, at American Legion Post 146, 906 N. 4th Street in Sayre. Registration will open at 8

Grady County, OK — A 10-year-old child was killed in a two-vehicle crash Saturday morning on State Highway 152, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash happened around 10:25 a.m. at SH-152 and County

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

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

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

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