FEMA Assistance Available For Custer Co. Residents

Clinton, OK — State Rep. Anthony Moore (R-Clinton), the Speaker Pro Tempore of the Oklahoma House, says he will run for another term in 2026. Moore has represented House District 57 since 2020. The district includes Custer,

Elk City, OK – The Elk City Chamber’s Cupp runneth over with award-winning experience. Susie Cupp, Executive Director of Elk City’s Chamber of Commerce, was recently inducted into the Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce Executives Hall of Fame.

Wheeler County, Texas — Wheeler County Judge Pat McDowell said he will not seek a second term as the filing period opens for the March primaries. McDowell called serving taxpayers “an honor, privilege, and a blessing,” but

Weatherford, OK – Weatherford Animal Control Officers are investigating a possible animal cruelty case after multiple cats were found sick or dead in the city, with evidence one may have consumed antifreeze. According to a Weatherford Police

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) student Rena Cole has been selected as a 2026 Brad Henry International Scholar, earning the opportunity to study abroad at Swansea University in Wales. The scholarship, administered by the

Kiowa County, OK – Beckham County deputies helped locate two women who became lost in Kiowa County during last week’s first cold snap, according to Sheriff Derek Manning. Manning said Kiowa County requested assistance after family reported

Clinton, OK – A Clinton man has been charged in Custer County District Court with felony stalking after police say he repeatedly attempted to contact a woman despite being formally warned to stop. According to court documents

Clinton, OK – A Clinton man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after allegedly breaking into a home, assaulting a resident, and later being found driving under the influence with a firearm and drugs in his

Beckham County, OK — An Erick man was arrested recently after allegedly making violent threats toward a family member and attempting to persuade a minor to help him harm her mother, according to a probable cause affidavit

Elk City, OK – Just days after announcing the Lincoln Teen Center would close its doors permanently, longtime director Chuck Hargrove says there’s renewed hope for reopening. In a new Facebook post, Hargrove said efforts to reinstate

Kiowa County, OK – A 55-year-old man from Ripon, California, was injured Saturday night in a crash two miles south of Snyder, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash occurred at 10:39 p.m. on

Canute, OK — Firefighters from Canute and Elk City worked together Friday morning to extinguish a motorhome fire along the eastbound on-ramp at the 47-mile marker in Canute. According to Elk City Fire Chief Kyle Chervenka, his

Elk City, OK — Elk City police executed a search warrant Thursday, Oct. 30, at a residence inside the city limits and arrested two people in an investigation into unlicensed tattooing that allegedly involved minors, the department

Cordell, OK — The Washita County Sheriff’s Office is raising funds for a monument to honor county officers who died in the line of duty. The proposed memorial would stand in front of the Washita County Justice

Elk City, OK – Elk City Elementary and Intermediate Schools are inviting families to join a simple habit with a big payoff. Superintendent Mike Sparks says the district will roll out a 30-day Read Aloud Challenge that

Elk City, OK – Elk City Area United Fund has raised local dollars for local needs for nearly 80 years. The all-volunteer board collects community donations and distributes the money to seven nonprofits serving Beckham County. “Every

Elk City, OK — U.S. Sen. James Lankford said the ongoing federal government shutdown, which began Oct. 1, is the result of a Democratic decision to force a standoff, calling it “the craziest season” during an interview

Oklahoma City, OK — Two statewide measures with local fingerprints take effect Saturday, with Rep. Nick Archer of Elk City and Rep. Anthony Moore of Clinton helping carry the bills in the House. Sales tax break now

Clinton, OK — Pat Smith, the longtime director of the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum in Clinton, is retiring after 30 years of leading the museum. Smith has lived in Custer County for her entire life. She started

Elk City, OK – Elk City’s non-profit hangout for teenagers will permanently close its doors Friday. Chuck Hargrove, President of LTC, inc., made the announcement today on Facebook. “It saddens me to post this! The Lincoln Teen

Elk City, OK — With trick-or-treaters out Friday night, Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning is reminding families to think traffic first. “Kids get excited and run to the next house. They aren’t watching cars,” Manning said. “Make

Sayre, OK – The North Fork of Red River Conservation District is preparing a grant application to improve the North Fork Environmental Education Center and is asking the community to weigh in. Residents can complete a short

Clinton, OK — Ashley Dawn Beal, 40, has been charged in Custer County District Court after a white 2012 Ford pickup reported stolen in Clinton was stopped by police early Oct. 19, according to a probable cause

Weatherford, OK – A Weatherford woman is facing a felony after a short police pursuit on Saturday, Oct. 18, according to a probable cause affidavit filed in Custer County District Court. Prosecutors charged Janel Frances Harper, 33,