Elk City, OK – The Elk City Police Department has announced its 2nd Annual Citizens Police Academy, set to begin April 2, 2026. The 10 week program will meet each Thursday evening from 6 to […]

Edmond, OK – Two men were arrested Monday in connection with an identity theft investigation involving an Elk City business. According to a press release from the Elk City Police Department, officers with the Criminal […]

Oklahoma City, OK – State Sen. Brent Howard, R-Altus, said the second week of the 2026 legislative session brought a full slate of committee meetings and key policy discussions, including the first meeting of the […]

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has announced its 2026 Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame honorees. Known as “SWOSU’s highest honor,” the Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame was established in 1976 by SWOSU […]

Woodward, OK – Elk City firefighters were deployed late Tuesday afternoon to assist with a dangerous wildfire near Woodward as part of the Beckham County Task Force. The deployment came as fire warnings and red […]

Sayre, OK – Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning took time this week to recognize the county’s School Resource Officers in honor of National School Resource Officer Day, praising their impact on student safety and school […]

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has announced that the SWOSU Foundation, Inc.’s first-ever Chairman’s Tower Shoot is set for Thursday, February 26, at Black Oak Farms in Devol, Oklahoma. The Shoot will […]

Elk City, OK — A new satellite based detection program is already making a difference for fire departments across western Oklahoma. Elk City Fire Chief Kyle Chervenka and Carter Fire Chief Chad Rippetoe say the […]

Beckham County, OK – The Beckham County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of three men and one woman following a wide-ranging child sexual abuse investigation that spanned multiple cities across Oklahoma. Beckham County Sheriff […]

Weatherford, OK – The 56th annual SWOSU Jazz Festival returns to Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) in Weatherford Feb. 19–20. The festival brings two full days of live jazz to campus, including ticketed concerts, educational […]

Norman, OK – A Red Flag Warning has been issued for much of western and southwestern Oklahoma as forecasters warn of dangerous fire weather conditions Tuesday. The National Weather Service in Norman upgraded a Fire […]

Weatherford, OK — Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) will host an Aerospace and Defense Career Fair on Friday, March 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Pioneer Event Center. The event will connect […]

Oklahoma City, OK — Legislation authored by State Rep. Nick Archer of Elk City recently moved forward in the Oklahoma House. House Bill 3173, known as the Well Repurposing Act, recently passed out of the […]

Weatherford, OK — Jacob Sappington of Willow has been named the Dr. Randy L. Beutler History Scholar at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) for the 2025-2026 academic year. This scholarship, established by SWOSU’s 17th President, […]

Weatherford, OK — Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has announced the appointment of Dr. Jason Johnson as the University’s next provost and vice president for academic affairs. Johnson will officially begin his role April 1, […]