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Elk City, OK — A 35-year-old man from Chicago, Illinois, has been arrested in Elk City after allegedly using a fake identity to claim a stolen rental vehicle. He now faces a series of felony charges. According

By Landry Brewer Elk City, OK – Joni (Jordan) McConnell is the most successful Elk City High School tennis player of all time. McConnell’s parents, both teachers, played tennis and put her on the courts with them

Sacramento, CA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in parts of Texas and Oklahoma affected by extreme heat and winds

Lawton, Okla. – The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) has announced the 2024 Certified Healthy Oklahoma awardees, recognizing outstanding efforts in promoting health and wellness throughout the state. Among the honorees, schools and organizations from Beckham,

Western Oklahoma – Western Oklahoma residents—especially those in Beckham, Custer, Roger Mills, and Washita counties—should stay weather-aware through the rest of this week. The Storm Prediction Center continues to highlight the region with ongoing risks for severe

Lone Wolf, OK — The Oklahoma Broadband Office is set to officially launch a series of broadband expansion projects that will bring high-speed internet to 14 counties, with a special focus on underserved areas in western Oklahoma

SWOSU Press Release Weatherford, OK – The Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Department of Chemistry and Physics will host its annual Engineering Physics Spring Banquet on Saturday, April 26, at the Stafford Air & Space Museum in

SWOSU Press Release Weatherford, OK – Undergraduate researchers from the Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences were recently selected to present their findings at the 30th annual Research Day at the Capitol,

Clinton, OK – A Clinton pair is facing serious charges following a violent home invasion that left one victim hospitalized. Fifty-four-year-old William Lee Pedro III and twenty-one-year-old Lanie Marie Stratton were formally charged in Custer County District

Elk City, OK – The Elk City Police Department is conducting an investigation at the request of the District Attorney’s Office involving Mickey Ezell Jr. of Sayre, Oklahoma. Ezell was arrested Wednesday morning, April 16, 2025, at

SWOSU Press Release Weatherford, OK – Longtime Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) benefactor Dobson Fiber will serve as the Official Title Sponsor of the 2025 Everett Dobson Bulldog Golf Classic. The Dobson Bulldog Golf Classic began in

SWOSU Press Release Crowder Lake University Park at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) kicked off the 2025 season on April 4 with the annual North Family Lecture and Friends of Crowder Lake Dinner. The event was held

SWOSU Press Release The Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Rover Dawgs recently competed at NASA’s 2025 Human Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC), held April 11-12 at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. The event brought

Shamrock, TX – The City of Shamrock will offer free dumping at the City Landfill during the first weekend in May. Residents may bring household items and debris for disposal at no charge on Friday, May 2

Clinton, OK — After nearly five years leading Clinton Public Schools, Superintendent Tyler Bridges is moving on. The Stillwater Board of Education voted during a special April 15 meeting to hire Bridges as the next Superintendent of

Custer County, OK – A fatal single-vehicle crash occurred Tuesday morning, April 15, 2025, at approximately 9:32 a.m. on OK-47 and N 2310 Road, about seven miles west of Thomas, Oklahoma, in Custer County. According to the

SWOSU Press Release Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU)’s LPN to BSN program has been ranked 2nd in the state for 2025 by PracticalNursing.org. PracticalNursing.org evaluates programs across the country that offer pathways for licensed

SWOSU Press Release Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has announced its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame honorees. Known as “SWOSU’s highest honor,” the Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame was established in 1976 by

Elk City, OK – Elk City residents can take advantage of free dumping at the Elk City Municipal Landfill from Monday, April 28 through Saturday, May 3, 2025, as part of the city’s annual spring cleanup effort.

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU), has announced the appointment of Dayna Hardaway as the institution’s next Assistant Vice President for Human Resources. Hardaway will officially begin her role on April 21, 2025, and will

Elk City, OK — A Burns Flat man, Jerry Lee Wright, has been arrested after allegedly attempting to purchase a firearm despite being a convicted felon, according to documents filed in Beckham County District Court. Wright, 44,

Cheyenne, OK – Voters in Roger Mills County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the May 13th Special County Election should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Kelly Tice said today. Absentee ballots are available

Elk City, OK — A high-speed police chase through Elk City ended in an arrest just after 2 a.m. Sunday, April 8, 2025, after a suspect refused to stop for officers and endangered multiple drivers along the

Custer County, OK – A Clinton man is facing serious charges after a high-speed chase through Custer County on April 5, 2025. Victor Rios Jr., 41, has been charged with four counts, including a felony for endangering

Norman, OK – Students from the Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Biological Sciences program recently traveled to the Sam Noble Museum in Norman for an educational visit focused on reptile and amphibian biodiversity. They were accompanied by

San Diego, CA – Students and faculty from the Department of Chemistry and Physics at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) recently attended the Spring 2025 National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS) in San Diego, Calif.

Elk City, OK – The City of Elk City is currently accepting applications for a full-time police officer position. This role involves enforcing laws, preventing crime, conducting investigations, issuing citations, controlling traffic, and supporting various law enforcement

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,