
Wildfire Update: 840 Road Fire and Camargo Fire
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 […]

Canute Sisters Shine at Historic Final OYE in Jim Norick Arena
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 […]

Alva Woman Killed in Crash North of Foss
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 […]

Defendants Enter Pleas in Texas 100th Judicial District Court
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 […]

Local Businesses Join Opioid Abatement Efforts to Combat Overdose Crisis
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. […]

Paragon TV Sees Impressive Viewership for 2024-25 Basketball Season
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 […]

Oklahoma Wildfires: Updates on 840 Road and Camargo Fires
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, […]

Clinton Man Charged with Arson
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 […]

Oklahoma Wildfires: 840 Road, Camargo, and 1980 Road Fires Continue to Challenge Firefighters
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 […]

Illinois Woman Charged with Felony in Custer County for Alleged Check Fraud
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, […]

Newcastle Man Accused of Identity Theft and Credit Card Fraud in Custer County
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 […]

Newcastle Man Arrested for Identity Theft and Credit Card Fraud in Custer County
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 […]

Beutler Book Named Among Finalist For Western Writers of America Award
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 […]

Dirickson Among Finalists for Oklahoma Supreme Court Appointment
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 […]

Suspect Arrested Following Homicide in Mountain Park
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 […]
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Skinny on Sports Report – Tue Mar 11th
Click above to hear today’s Skinny on Sports Report STATE TOURNAMENT MVPS & ALL TOURNAMENT TEAMS ANNOUNCED The Oklahoman announced their MVPs and All Tournament teams for the small school state tournaments. The 2A boys MVP was […]

Skinny on Sports Report – Mon Mar 10th
Your browser does not support the audio element.Click above to hear today’s Skinny on Sports ReportSMALL SCHOOL STATE TOURNAMENTS FINISH For the 60th and final time Jim Norick Arena, or the Big House as it’s affectionately […]

Skinny on Sports Report – Wed Mar 5th
Your browser does not support the audio element.Click above to hear today’s Skinny on Sports ReportSTATE TOURNAMENT ROLLS ON Class B Boys took the stage at the Big House this morning for their quarterfinals. #1 Calumet […]

Skinny on Sports Report – Wed Mar 4th
Your browser does not support the audio element.Click above to hear today’s Skinny on Sports ReportSTATE TOURNAMENT UNDERWAY The small schools state tournament started this morning with Class a on Center stage inside the Big House. […]