WTC Announces Nursing Program Graduates

SWOSU Press Release Weatherford, OK – Dr. Kalie Kerth has been named director of the Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) College of Pharmacy Rural Health Center. A SWOSU alumna and longtime member of the College of Pharmacy

SWOSU Press Release Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has announced that Mr. Garrett King will assume the role of Executive Director of the SWOSU Office of Institutional Advancement, effective immediately. This move comes as

By Landry Brewer Elk City, OK – Shooting fireworks July 4th at Ackley Park is a lot of fun, but it leaves a big mess. Somebody has to clean that mess. About 100 City employees spent the morning

Beckham County, OK – Those who wish to file for a Board of Education office must submit a Declaration of Candidacy to the Beckham County Election Board July 28th, 29th or 30th, between the hours of 8

Oklahoma City, OK – The Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority (OSIDA) is set to convene on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 9 a.m. in the Oklahoma Department of Transportation’s First Floor Commission Room in Oklahoma City. The

Elk City, OK – Two Texas residents have been formally charged in connection with a 2023 car wash burglary in Elk City, with outstanding warrants now issued in Beckham County. Jennifer McPherson, 46, of Stinnett, Texas, and

Beckham County, OK — Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning is reminding residents to lock their vehicles and remove valuables after a pistol was recently stolen from a rural area. “In this part of the country, and we’re

Burns Flat, OK – Entities in Southwest Oklahoma are urged to attend one of the upcoming REAP (Rural Economic Action Plan) meetings hosted by SWODA (South Western Oklahoma Development Authority). These meetings are key for communities seeking

Foss, OK — One of Western Oklahoma’s most anticipated summer celebrations returns this year as Foss Lake Christmas in July brings two full days of fun to Foss State Park, July 11 and 12, 2025. Festivities kick

Beckham County, OK — Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning shared an emotional message in response to the devastating floods in Texas, calling attention to the pain felt by families, first responders, and entire communities caught in the

Custer County, OK — A Watonga teenager is facing criminal charges after allegedly pointing a loaded handgun at two individuals and firing multiple rounds into the air near the Canadian River Bridge on June 29. Cole William

SWOSU Press Release Weatherford, OK – High school students from western Oklahoma are spending part of their summer at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU), where they are getting a firsthand look at college life while building academic

By Sandra Shelton, ODAA Oklahoma City, OK – The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) welcomes the Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority, (OSIDA), on July 1, as the state’s space industry agency merges into the Department.

PSO Press Release Tulsa, OK – PSO is reminding the public and its customers across Oklahoma to remain vigilant against ongoing scam attempts. Recent reports indicate that individuals posing as utility representatives are demanding immediate payment for

The Oklahoma wheat harvest surged forward over the past five days, though progress varied across the state due to scattered rain and persistent humidity. According to the Oklahoma Wheat Commission, high humidity limited working hours even during

Erick, OK – Preservation Oklahoma has released its 2025 list of the state’s Most Endangered Places, and Erick’s own West Winds Motel has made the list. Built around 1948 by Floyd Pamplin along historic US-66, the motel

Elk City, OK – Elk City’s annual 4th of July celebration is set for Friday at Ackley Park, promising a full day of family fun, summer attractions, and a grand fireworks display to cap off the night.

SWOSU Press Release Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has announced the 20th class of its President’s Leadership Class (PLC), a selective leadership development program that recognizes high-achieving students with strong leadership potential. Sixteen high

Canton Lake, OK — A boating incident on Canton Lake prompted an emergency response Sunday evening after a man fell into the water without a life jacket and couldn’t immediately be located. According to the Oklahoma Highway

Independence Day lands on Friday, and fireworks will light up the skies all across western Oklahoma. But one local man is urging people not to forget how dangerous those explosives can be. Paragon Communications’ Shawn Wilson knows

From the Oklahoma Panhandle to Broken Bow, AAA says a busy Fourth of July travel period is on the way. Nearly 643,000 Oklahomans are expected to travel over the holiday, joining 72.2 million Americans on the move.

SWOSU Press Release Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) contributed more than $360.9 million in total economic output to the State of Oklahoma in fiscal year 2024, according to a new study by the University