Beckham County, OK – Beckham County deputies recovered a stolen vehicle and arrested a suspect Friday (June 20) after a sharp-eyed deputy and some solid police work helped crack the case. According to Sheriff Derek […]

SWOSU Press Release Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has announced the list of graduates for the Spring 2025 semester. Graduation ceremonies were held in May at the Pioneer Event Center on the […]

The 2025 Oklahoma wheat harvest is moving quickly, with many producers and custom harvesters finishing up in the southwest. Significant progress has also been made across central and far western parts of the state, as […]

Elk City, OK — Beckham County deputies got an unexpected surprise when they spotted a man scaling the scaffolding around the county courthouse in downtown Sayre. According to Sheriff Derek Manning, deputies were leaving the […]

Memphis, TX — A Wellington man has been sentenced to probation following a felony plea in Hall County’s 100th Judicial District Court. Jacob Arron Florez, 27, pleaded guilty on Monday to assault family violence by strangulation, […]

Elk City, OK – On Tuesday, June 24, the Elk City Police Department executed a search warrant at a residence on 9th Street as part of an ongoing drug investigation. The operation is tied to […]

Oklahoma City, OK — The Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority (OSIDA) will consider multiple action items at its upcoming meeting on Friday, June 27, potentially advancing both economic development and education in Western Oklahoma. A […]

By Landry Brewer Amarillo, TX – Randy is dandy at writing great books. Former Southwestern Oklahoma State University President Randy Beutler recently won the Finalist Award in Contemporary Non-Fiction for his book “Impresarios of the […]

SWOSU Press Release Paris, France – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) in Weatherford is expanding its global reach with a new educational agreement signed at one of the world’s largest international trade shows. SWOSU President […]

Shattuck, OK — A collision that occurred earlier this month on U.S. Highway 60 has resulted in a fatality, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The crash happened at 7:14 a.m. on Wednesday, June 4, […]

Elk City, OK – The Elk City Police Department is set to host a specialized Use of Force Training presented by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) from September 23rd through 26th, 2025. This […]

SWOSU Press Release Weatherford, OK – Shylan and Carl Birdsong of Amarillo, Texas have made a generous gift to the Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Football Legacy Fund. The SWOSU Football Legacy Fund exists to […]

SWODA Press Release Burns Flat, OK – The South Western Oklahoma Development Authority (SWODA) and the Southwest Oklahoma Regional Transportation Planning Organization (SORTPO) are pleased to announce the grant award of $30,000 from the Carolyn […]

SWOSU Press Release Weatherford, OK – Weatherford community members and SWOSU students joined together to raise more than $20,000 for the American Cancer Society during Relay for Life of Beckham and Custer County. The event […]

BCSO Press Release Sayre, OK – A recent triennial audit cycle by the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (OLETS) resulted in an outstanding rating of the Beckham County Sheriff’s Office Communications Division. OLETS is a […]