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Elk City, OK – A man from Ames, Oklahoma, is facing serious charges in Beckham County after allegedly defrauding a cattle buyer in a scheme involving nearly $300,000 worth of livestock. Darin Wayne Suit, 53, has been

Elk City, OK – A man was arrested in Elk City on Saturday, February 22, 2025, after police responded to a distress call at an Elk Creek RV park, where a woman was reportedly locked inside a

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has been recognized as a Certified Healthy Campus by the Oklahoma State Department of Health. The designation highlights SWOSU’s ongoing commitment to maintaining a healthy environment for students, faculty,

Oklahoma City, OK – Merritt Elementary’s own Stacey Barker has been named a finalist for the 2025 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year, an honor recognizing outstanding educators across the state. Barker is one of ten teachers selected

Clinton, OK – A probable cause affidavit revealed more details surrounding the shooting death of a Clinton man last week. According to the court document, just before 12:30 a.m. on March 4, Clinton Police responded to reports

OSBI Press Release Clinton, OK – On March 4, 2025, the Clinton Police Department requested the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to assist in a homicide investigation. Just before 12:30 a.m., officers responded to a shots fired

Press Release Dobson Fiber announces another multi-million-dollar expansion of its fiber internet offering with a groundbreaking in Burns Flat, Okla. today with city officials. “Having served Oklahomans since 1936, we are excited to introduce the Burns Flat

Federal prosecutors have connected a man, already jailed for a fatal crash in Beckham County, to a large-scale human trafficking operation that smuggled 20,000 migrants. Authorities say the operation moved migrants from Guatemala through Mexico and into

SWOSU Press Release Weatherford, OK – The Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) College of Pharmacy continues to set a high standard for pharmacy education, with its May 2024 graduates achieving a 93.8% first-time pass rate on the

SWOSU Press Release Weatherford, OK – The Department of Allied Health Sciences at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) recently hosted its 3rd annual Anatomage Tournament on Friday, Feb. 7, bringing together 48 teams from 24 high schools

SWOSU Press Release Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) and the Weatherford Rotary Club have selected Mesa Darlene Flippo the newest SWOSU-Weatherford Rotary Club World Languages Scholar. Flippo is a Freshman at SWOSU from Geary,

SWOSU Press Release Weatherford, OK – Adreana Aquino, a junior at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU), has been named a recipient of the George and Donna Nigh Public Service Scholarship and participated in the George and Donna

SWOSU Press Release Weatherford, OK – Dr. Sarah Yount and Dr. Hardeep S. Saluja from the SWOSU College of Pharmacy participated in the KLE International Pharm D Colloquium. The event was jointly hosted by KLE College of

Custer County, OK — A Las Cruces, New Mexico man is facing serious drug trafficking charges in Oklahoma after authorities say he was caught with a significant quantity of methamphetamine. According to court documents filed in Custer

Custer County, OK — A Texas fugitive accused of probation violation related to a child sexual assault case has been charged in Custer County, Oklahoma. According to court documents filed on February 19, 2025, Jess Lee Kolander,

Roger Mills County, OK – Roger Mills County voters who plan to vote absentee in the April 1st Board of Education and Municipal General Election should submit their requests as soon as possible, according to County Election

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has announced the receipt of a major charitable gift from Ms. Marilyn Allred of Oklahoma City. This generous philanthropic contribution will be used to establish an endowment that will

Weatherford, OK – A 40th anniversary celebration and reunion honoring the Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) 1985 NAIA undefeated Championship Women’s Basketball Team will be held on March 1, 2025, at the Pioneer Event Center on the

Oklahoma residents who wish to vote in the upcoming April 1, 2025, Board of Education and municipal elections must register by Friday, March 7, 2025. This is the final day to submit a voter registration application to

Elk City, OK — Two Elk City parents have been arrested on child neglect charges after their three-year-old daughter was found wandering outside naked in below-freezing temperatures. The investigation revealed severe living conditions, leading to both parents

Elk City, OK – A Texas man is facing multiple felony charges after an investigation by Homeland Security and local law enforcement linked him to child exploitation and sexual assault in Elk City. Bryan Devin Cruz, 34,

Elk City, OK – At about 11:30 a.m. Friday, firefighters rushed to the 900 block of Halsey Drive after receiving a call about a house fire. Engine 3, A-shift arrived to find heavy smoke billowing from the

By Landry Brewer Elk City, OK – As Elk City’s Downtown Construction Project moves into its next phase, downtown businesses are doing their best to meet shoppers’ needs. Crews completed work at Main & 7th and have

Clinton, OK – A Clinton man was arrested on February 7th after allegedly attempting to break into a residence on South 5th Street, according to court documents filed in Custer County. Jesse Moses Boyd, 20, is facing

Custer County, OK – A Clinton man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after a traffic stop led to a significant drug bust in Custer County. Bradley Allen Cometsevah, 46, has been charged with aggravated trafficking