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Sweetwater, OK — A fatal crash claimed the lives of two Ringling residents Thursday afternoon near the intersection of OK-6 and N 1770 Road, about five miles east of Sweetwater. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports the crash

By Landry Brewer Elk City, OK – The new Ackley Park mini-golf course is on schedule for completion later this month. The 18-hole course will include a 3-hole practice green “The price will remain $3 per person

Elk City, OK – The Elk City Fire & EMS Department is looking for its next dedicated team member. The department is now accepting applications for a Career Firefighter position. Elk City’s Fire Department is a combination

Wheeler County, TX – Local elections are just around the corner, with key seats up for grabs in Shamrock, Wheeler, and the Parkview Hospital in Wheeler, Texas. Voters will help shape the future of their communities by

Dill City, OK — In a coordinated effort among local and state agencies, an illegal marijuana grow operation was successfully shut down Thursday at the intersection OK-152 and OK-44 just west of Dill City in Washita County.

Cheyenne, OK – Friday, April 18th, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the May 13th Roger Mills County Special Election, Roger Mills County Election Board Secretary

Oklahoma cities have reported their April 2025 sales tax revenue figures, reflecting February sales, with varied results compared to April 2024. Some communities showed gains while others declined. Overall, the statewide city sales tax total fell from

Elk City, OK – During the latest meeting of the Elk City Commission, newly elected Mayor Micah Kilhoffer was sworn into office alongside re-elected commissioners, Ward 2 Commissioner Rod Carver and Ward 3 Commissioner Rocky Andresen. Shortly

Elk City, OK – The 41st Annual Southwest Farm & Home Expo returns to the Elk City Convention Center April 12–13, 2025, bringing two days of agriculture, education, livestock, food, and family fun to Western Oklahoma. Admission

Cloud Chief, OK – Longtime Cloud Chief Firefighter Bob Ogle has retired after 16 years of dedicated service to the community. Bob joined the Cloud Chief Fire Department in 2008, the same year the department was established,

During the regular monthly meeting of the Elk City Commission Monday night, the Commission unanimously voted to reject the lone bid from SpeedBowl LLC for a proposed lease of the Elk City Race Track. Before the vote,

Sayre, OK — A Sayre woman is facing felony charges after allegedly using an elderly woman’s credit card information to make unauthorized transactions totaling $125. According to an affidavit filed in Beckham County, 24-year-old Abbagail Marie Lingle

Weatherford, OK – Dr. Denise Landrum-Geyer and Dr. Taylor Orgeron, faculty members in the Department of Language and Literature at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU), have been recognized as 2025 DaVinci Creativity in Education Fellows by the

Custer County, OK – A Weatherford man is facing two felony charges after allegedly violating a protective order through repeated attempts to contact a woman. According to court records filed in Custer County District Court, Alex Blade

Oklahoma City, OK – The Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority (OSIDA) has approved a contract to bring the only U.S. operations of DAWN Aerospace, a Netherlands-based company, to the spaceport in Burns Flat. DAWN plans to launch

Sayre, OK – A Sayre man is facing multiple felony charges, including four counts of first-degree rape and kidnapping, following a detailed investigation by the Beckham County Sheriff’s Office. According to court documents filed on April 1,

Weatherford, OK – Get ready to unleash your creativity and celebrate National Library Week with an evening of relaxation, art, and imagination! The Al Harris Library invites the community to Lines of Imagination: A Zentangle Library Adventure,

Burns Flat, OK – A European aerospace company is considering Oklahoma for its U.S. base of operations. Dawn Aerospace, based in the Netherlands, wants to bring its suborbital spaceplane project to the state’s spaceport in Burns Flat.

SWOSU Press Release Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is pleased to announce that the Health Information Management programs have been selected as Future Education Model demonstration programs by The Commission on Accreditation for Health

Weatherford, OK – Over Spring Break, students from Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) traveled to Yellowstone National Park’s northern range to take part in an immersive field experience during the Yellowstone Ecology course. Led by Dr. Renan

Weatherford, OK — Health officials have issued a measles exposure alert for patrons of a restaurant located in the 1300 block of E. Main St. in Weatherford. Individuals who visited the restaurant on March 19 between 5:30

Sayre, OK — A routine traffic stop in Sayre led to multiple felony charges for 31-year-old Bradley Hoyt Parker after an Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper discovered drugs and juveniles in the vehicle. According to a probable cause

Altus AFB Press Release Altus Air Force Base, OK – Altus Air Force Base is scheduled to host the Altus Airpower Stampede Open House and Air Show on April 12 and 13, 2025. This is a free,

SWOSU Press Release The Annual Westview Festival proudly announces that urban and epic fantasy author David R. Slayton will be the keynote speaker for this year’s event. The keynote address will occur on Wednesday, April 16, 2025,

Results will start to come in when polls close at 7 p.m. City of Elk City Elections: Mayor • Shannon McAbee • Micah Kilhoffer Commissioner, Ward 2 • Mike McFall • Rod Carver Commissioner, Ward 3 •

Polls are open NOW to 7:00 p.m. — make your voice heard! Elk City voters will help decide several key local races, including: Mayor Shannon McAbee Micah Kilhoffer Commissioner, Ward 2 Mike McFall Rod Carver Commissioner, Ward

Weatherford, OK – The annual Southwestern Oklahoma State University Interscholastic Meet (SWIM), the longest-running academic competition in Oklahoma, was held on March 27, 2025, at SWOSU in Weatherford. Established in 1913, SWIM has provided generations of students

Weatherford, OK – The Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Computer Club recently hosted its annual fundraising lock-in at the Pioneer Event Center, bringing together students, faculty, and staff for a night of gaming, collaboration, and community. The

Weatherford, OK – Students from the Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences showcased their research at Oklahoma Research Day, held this year at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah. This annual event provides

Elk City, OK — An Elk City woman has been formally charged with Attempted Murder in the First Degree following a near-fatal fentanyl overdose incident that occurred on February 24. According to court records, 47-year-old Cori Liane

Voters across Oklahoma will head to the polls on Tuesday for a series of important local elections. These include Board of Education general elections, statutory municipal general elections, and special elections in various counties. Elk City Voters

Custer County, OK — Two people were killed Friday afternoon in a head-on collision just west of Custer City. The crash occurred around 3:56 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 33 and E 920 Road, about two

Roger Mills Co. Election Board Press Release Cheyenne, OK – Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 1st , for the Board of Education/Municipal General Elections. Roger Mills County Election Board Secretary

Cheyenne, OK – With the April 1st Election approaching, County Election Board officials are reminding voters of Election Day laws. PERSONS ALLOWED INSIDE ELECTION ENCLOSURE It is a crime for any person other than voters and election

Roger Mills Co. Election Board Press Release Cheyenne, OK – Registered voters who become physically incapacitated after 5:00 p.m. Monday, March 17th and are unable make it to the polls, still have an opportunity to cast their

Elk City, OK — A California man is facing felony charges in Beckham County following a traffic stop that led to a significant drug bust on I-40. According to a probable cause affidavit, 31-year-old Anastacio Obregon-Izazaga of

Sayre, OK — A routine traffic stop in Sayre led to the arrest of a man on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, including possession of a sawed-off rifle, methamphetamine, and marijuana. Authorities say a blue Chevy Silverado

Weatherford, OK — The Weatherford Environment Group (WEG) has announced a month-long slate of Earth Day recycling events happening throughout April 2025. Residents are encouraged to participate by bringing recyclable materials to the Weatherford Materials Processing Building,

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has announced the receipt of a major charitable gift from Bryan and Erika Evans of Edmond. Bryan Evans is the Co-Founder of the Evans & Davis Law Firm, which

A man claiming to be the newly hired police chief of Arapaho was arrested during a traffic stop in Weatherford on March 9. Weatherford police say 46-year-old Jah Malachi Banks of Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, was pulled over in

Oklahoma City, OK — After 60 years of tradition, the Jim Norick Arena saw its final curtain call Friday night as the 2025 Oklahoma Youth Expo wrapped up with the iconic Sale of Champions. This year’s sale

Western Oklahoma – After a week since their ignition, fire crews are still battling wildfires in western Oklahoma. 840 Road Fire The 840 Road Fire, spanning Roger Mills and Dewey Counties, has burned approximately 27,855 acres and

Oklahoma City, OK – The 2025 Oklahoma Youth Expo marked the end of an era as the final Grand Champion Drive of the four market species took place in the historic Jim Norick Arena, closing out 60

Custer County, OK – A two-vehicle crash claimed the life of an Alva woman Thursday night in Custer County. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says the wreck happened around 8:14 p.m. on March 20, about 3.5 miles north

Childress, TX – Defendants entered pleas in the 100th Judicial District Court in Childress County on Wednesday, March 12. The cases were prosecuted by District Attorney Luke Inman and Assistant District Attorney Harley Caudle on behalf of

Custer & Beckham Counties, OK – In a concerted effort to address the ongoing opioid crisis, several local businesses and organizations have partnered with the Southwestern Oklahoma Development Authority (SWODA) to implement opioid abatement initiatives. These proactive

Elk City, OK – The 2024-25 high school basketball season was a massive success for Paragon TV, drawing impressive numbers across multiple communities. With games broadcast between November 1, 2024, and March 8, 2025, thousands of viewers

Winds of up to 75 mph fueled multiple fast-moving wildfires in Oklahoma on Wednesday morning, prompting evacuation orders for towns in their path, officials said. Firefighters were battling blazes in Beckham and Roger Mills counties, including one

A Clinton man has been charged with felony arson after allegedly setting a house on fire. The suspect later told authorities he started the fire because he believed the house was haunted. According to a probable cause

Elk City, OK – As of March 18, 2025, several significant wildfires are actively burning across Oklahoma, with the 840 Road Fire, Camargo Fire, and 1980 Road Fire among the most concerning. 840 Road Fire Spanning Roger