Elk City Commission Approve First Step Towards Fire and Police Infrastructure Improvements

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

Arapaho, OK — Authorities in Custer County have issued a felony charge against an Illinois woman accused of obtaining nearly $5,000 through fraudulent means. According to court documents, Drea A. Lindsey, 21, of Addison, Illinois, has been

Weatherford, OK – A Newcastle man has been charged with identity theft and unauthorized use of a credit card after allegedly using a deceased individual’s financial information to make fraudulent purchases in Weatherford. James Adam Jenkins, 53,

Weatherford, OK – A Newcastle man has been charged with identity theft and unauthorized use of a credit card after allegedly using a deceased individual’s financial information to make fraudulent purchases in Weatherford. James Adam Jenkins, 53,

Provided Press Release Former Southwestern Oklahoma State University president, state legislator, educator and cattle rancher Randy L. Beutler has been recognized as a finalist for the prestigious Spur Award from the Western Writers of America (WWA) for

Oklahoma City, OK – Oklahoma’s Judicial Nominating Commission has selected Donna Lynn Dirickson as one of three candidates submitted to Gov. Kevin Stitt for appointment to the state Supreme Court. The vacancy arose after Justice Yvonne Kauger

OSBI Press Release Mountain Park, OK – On March 14, 2025, the Mountain Park Police Department requested the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to investigate a homicide. Around 2:30 a.m., officers responded to a shooting call at

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed Executive Order 2025-26 on Saturday morning, declaring a State of Emergency for twelve Oklahoma counties in response to the destructive wildfires that swept across the state. The counties included in the emergency

Weatherford, OK – Dr. Denise Landrum-Geyer, Professor of English and Chair of the Department of Language and Literature at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU), has been named the recipient of the 2025 Bernhardt Academic Excellence Award. The

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Oklahoma of the April 7, 2025, deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation has designated the South Western Oklahoma Development Authority (SWODA) Board of Trustees as the first regional transportation planning organization in Oklahoma. This designation is a significant milestone in regional transportation planning and

Sayre, OK – Early voting begins Thursday, March 27th for voters in Beckham County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of voting early at their

Sample ballots are now available for the April 1st Election. Voters can download a sample ballot using the State Election Board OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp or pick up a copy at the Beckham County Election Board

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) celebrated the achievements of 147 students on Sunday, Feb. 23, at the 2024–25 Distinguished Student Award Ceremony. This honor recognizes students who have excelled academically, demonstrated leadership in extracurricular

Elk City, OK – Elk City High School seniors recently participated in “exit interviews,” a process designed to help them reflect on their high school experience and prepare for the future. With 134 seniors in this year’s

CUSTER COUNTY, OKLA. – An 18-year-old from Sentinel, Oklahoma, is facing felony charges after allegedly flashing a firearm near a school bus carrying students. Peyton Taylor Scott was charged in Custer County District Court with possession of