Friday Pursuit Ends in Officer-Involved Shooting Near Canute

The primary election for Cordell Public Schools and the City of Altus city council races have concluded, with results now finalized. The race for Office No. 5 on the Cordell School Board has narrowed down to two

The Elk City man wanted for allegedly exploiting his elderly mother has been located and arrested. According to the Elk City Police Department, 38-year-old Robert Wade Leyja was located and arrested by Sayre police in Sayre on

Officials have identified two more victims of the tragic two-vehicle collision that occurred last Thursday near Duke. According to the latest information released by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the driver of the 2021 Ford Expedition has been

SWOSU Press Release Weatherford, OK – Fastenal has made a generous gift of equipment in support of Southwestern Oklahoma State University’s (SWOSU) National Aeronautics & Space Administration Human Exploration Rover Challenge (NASA HERC) Team for 2024-2025. Each

SWOSU Press Release Weatherford, OK – The 55th annual SWOSU Jazz Festival is coming up on Feb. 13–14 in Weatherford, Okla. A tradition spanning over five decades, the festival is one of the region’s most anticipated music

Weatherford, OK – Dr. Wael Eldahshan, an Assistant Professor in the Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) College of Pharmacy, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Pharmacology Educators Award by the American Society for Experimental Pharmacology

SWOSU Press Release Weatherford, OK – Dr. Todd Wiggen, Associate Professor in the Everett Dobson College of Business and Technology at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) in Weatherford, has been named the new Editor-in-Chief of Management Teaching

SWOSU Press Release Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has received a generous philanthropic gift from SWOSU graduates and brothers Philip Busey, ’04, and Brian Busey, ’05, both of Oklahoma City. The Busey brothers serve

Elk City, OK – Last April, Elk City voters approved the extension and re-purposing of an existing half-cent sales tax for eight years to fund expansions and upgrades for the city’s fire station and police department. During

Elk City, OK – An Elk City man is facing legal trouble after allegedly attempting to purchase a firearm while having an active warrant for his arrest. According to an affidavit filed on January 28, 27-year-old Isaac

Washita County, OK — Voters in Washita County will head to the polls on Tuesday, February 11, for the Board of Education Primary Election, determining the next member for Office No. 5 of the Cordell Public Schools

A winter storm is set to sweep across Western Oklahoma, bringing a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain over the next 24 hours. The most significant impacts are expected Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, with meteorologists

Custer County, OK – A routine traffic stop along Interstate 40 in Custer County led to the arrest of two men on felony drug charges, according to court records. 39-year-old Antonio Gonzalez and 49-year-old Matthew Daniel Boyd

EPA Press Release DALLAS (February 6, 2025) – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced that President Donald J. Trump has appointed Scott Mason IV to serve as the 14th regional administrator of the EPA’s South Central

(ELK CITY, Okla.) — Luke Thomas of Elk City, Oklahoma, once again showcased his dedication and hard work at the 2025 National Western Stock Show Junior Livestock Auction, earning a second consecutive winning bid from Bluepeak for

Jackson County, OK – A tragic two-vehicle collision claimed the lives of three individuals and left another in critical condition Thursday afternoon near the intersection of US-62 and South County Road 194, approximately three miles east of

The filing period for municipal office candidates in Oklahoma ran from Monday through Wednesday, with candidates submitting their declarations for city council positions in Custer and Washita counties. Custer County Candidates Filing at the Custer County Election

Elk City, OK – The Elk City Police Department is inviting community members to participate in its first-ever Citizen’s Police Academy, a free program designed to provide insight into local law enforcement operations. The academy aims to

Woodward County, OK — A fatal crash occurred early Wednesday morning on OK-34 near E County Road 46, approximately five miles north of Sharon. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the collision happened at approximately 7:20 a.m.

Beckham County, OK – Scammers posing as law enforcement officers are targeting residents with a fraudulent scheme designed to trick victims into providing personal information or sending money. The scam, often conducted over the phone, involves criminals

Ellis County, OK – The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) is investigating a homicide in Arnett at the request of the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office. According to a press release provided by the OSBI, just after

Authorities say a homicide investigation led to a lockdown at a western Oklahoma school district on Monday. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) reported that a person was found dead near County Road 200, just west

Fire crews in the area were busy battling a grass fire in rural Beckham County, northwest of Elk City, on Monday afternoon. Elk City Fire Chief Kyle Chervenka said his crews were called out to the blaze

Weatherford, OK – A Texas man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges in Custer County after a routine traffic stop led to the discovery of firearms in his vehicle. Dunyale Latroy Rainer, 43, of Amarillo, Texas,

Elk City, OK – Firefighters are returning to service this morning after battling a camper fire on the north side of Elk City. Crews arrived on the scene to find heavy smoke pouring from the camper, with