January 6, 2023
By News Director Jared Atha
Twelve Southwestern Oklahoma State University coeds will compete for the title of Miss SWOSU at this year’s competition on Saturday, January 14, at 7 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center on the Weatherford campus.
And like past pageants, this year’s event will be well represented by young ladies from western Oklahoma.
Among the twelve vying for the title of Miss SWOSU, Kaysa Carpenter from Cordell, Carrington Kohout of Thomas, Gabrielle Miles of Gotebo, and Megan Bradley from Leedey will be competing.
This year’s event will see SWOSU crown it’s 65th Miss SWOSU titleholder and its 14th Miss SWOSU’s Outstanding Teen.
Tickets are available from any of the candidates as well as the SWOSU Public Relations/Marketing Office in room 205 of the Administration Building. Tickets are $10 for the public and $5 for individuals with an SWOSU ID card. All tickets at the door will be $15.
Copyright 2023 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without permission.
Locals Will Compete For Miss SWOSU
January 6, 2023 By News Director Jared Atha Twelve Southwestern Oklahoma State University coeds will compete for the title of Miss SWOSU at this year’s competition on Saturday, January 14, at 7 p.m. in the Fine Arts
Man Claims To Own Clinton Airport – Steals Courtesy Vehicle
January 5, 2023 By News Director Jared Atha A Clinton man wanted on multiple charges dating back to 2015 is now wanted in Custer County for allegedly stealing an airport courtesy vehicle from the Clinton Regional Airport
GPRMC New Year’s Baby
January 6, 2023 GPRMC Press Release – Marnie Tosh Great Plains Regional Medical Center’s first baby of 2023 was born Monday afternoon at 12:22 p.m. to proud parents Walton and Lauren Hubbard. Teddi Lavelle Hubbard arrived weighing
Weatherford Man Involved In Fatal Turnpike Accident
January 5, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha More information has been released regarding an accident on New Years Eve on Turner Turnpike that claimed the life of an Oklahoma City man. According to the Oklahoma Highway
Beckham Co. Has Lowest Average Gas Prices in Oklahoma
January 5, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha National gasoline prices have taken a jump upward in the past week and they’re doing the same in western Oklahoma. According to AAA Oklahoma, the state’s average as of
Cheyenne Man Hit on US-283
January 5, 2023 By News Director Jared Atha A Cheyenne man was critically injured Wednesday evening in Roger Mills county after being hit by a truck while walking in the middle of a highway. According to the
Cordell Teen Hospitalized After Colliding With Truck in Washita Co.
January 4, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A Cordell teen has been hospitalized after being involved in a two vehicle accident north of Burns Flat Tuesday afternoon. According to the collision reported provided by the Oklahoma
City Commission Approves Placing Sales Tax Extension on April Ballot
January 4, 2023 By Landry Brewer Elk City voters will decide in April if they want to continue a half-cent sales tax, repurposed for badly-needed fire and police station upgrades. The Elk City Commission voted at its
Rep. Lucas Expresses Disappointment over Latest WOTUS Decision
January 4, 2023 By News Director Jared Atha Oklahoma Congressman Frank Lucas of Cheyenne (OK-03) lit into the EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers after the two agencies in the Biden administration revised their definition of
Shamrock Man Arrested and Charge After Double Drug Bust
January 3, 2023 By News Director Jared Atha A Shamrock, Texas man is accused of making and/or dealing methamphetamine after authorities discovered the illegal substance during a traffic stop Friday afternoon. Authorities said the traffic stop occurred
Clinton Man Wanted After Eluding Police
January 3, 2023 By News Director Jared Atha A Clinton man is wanted in Custer County after leading authorities on a high speed pursuit. Court documents show that the pursuit began after police caught the suspect street
Elk City Commission To Discuss Possible Repurposing of Sales Tax
January 3, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The Elk City Commission is scheduled to meet tonight for the first time this year in regular session. City Manager Tom Ivester says one of the bigger items the
Dogs Uninjured In Elk City Residential Fire
January 2, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A New Year’s Day fire was contained to one room of an Elk City home. Crews with the Elk City Fire Department were dispatched to the home in the
Two Arrested In Beckham Co. After Attempting to Steal Two Vehicles
January 2, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A first for the Beckham County Sheriff’s Department. Sheriff Derek Manning says the attempted robbery of not one, but two vehicles last week from an Elk City business netted
Fatal New Year’s Day Crash In Caddo Co.
January 2, 2023 By News Director Jared Atha A Carnegie man died Sunday after being involved in a single vehicle accident in Caddo County. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the accident occurred just before 9:30 a.m.
Brewer and Rheaume are Final Pickleball Champs of 2022
December 30, 2022 By Landry Brewer The Arrowhead Center has crowned its end-of-year pickleball champions. Cousins Quinn Brewer and Mayson Rheaume recently won the last pickleball tournament of the year at Elk City’s Arrowhead Center. An Elk
Top Western Oklahoma Stories From 2022
December 30, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The top 10 western Oklahoma news stories from 2022: 10. Esports Event Success At SWOSU April 6, 2022 Southwestern Oklahoma State University’s new Esports Arena was the site for
Longtime Western Oklahoma Furniture Company Closing It’s Doors
December 29, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A longtime staple in western Oklahoma and Elk City is closing it’s doors. After operating in Elk City for 33 years, Terry’s Furniture Showroom will be closing. Longtime employee
Clinton Leaders Approve Solid Waste Agreement with the City of Elk City
December 29, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha During a special meeting held Tuesday night, the Clinton City Council approved the interlocal agreement between Clinton and the City of Elk City for use of the Elk City
High Winds – Power Lines May Have Caused Elk City Grass Fire
December 29, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Crews from the Elk City Fire Department were dispatched to a grass fire Thursday afternoon in the 1700 block of West C Avenue. Chief Kyle Chervenka says before the
WTC Announces Nursing Program Graduates
December 28, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha It was announced recently that local students have completed the Practical Nursing Program at the Western Technology Center’s main campus in Burns Flat. It was the school’s 50th class
Elk City Sears Closing
December 28, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Liquidation sales are underway at 115 Sears Hometown stores across 36 states and Puerto Rico, including its store in Elk City. Discounts are being offered on name-brand home appliances,
AllianceHealth Details Clinton Closure
December 28, 2022 AllianceHealth Press Release Work is proceeding for an orderly end to operations of AllianceHealth Clinton when the lease expires effective December 31, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. Patients who are experiencing a medical emergency, childbirth
Price at the Pump Low in Oklahoma
December 27, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Gasoline prices inched back upward in Oklahoma in the past week, reaching a new average of $2.70, an increase of five cents a gallon. AAA Oklahoma reported the $2.70
Funeral Services Set For Former Oklahoma Transportation Secretary
December 27, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Funeral services for former Oklahoma Transportation Secretary Gary Ridley have been set for the Catholic Church in Yukon. Ridley served as ODOT Division Five Maintenance Engineer and Division Engineer
