Wanted Man Arrested After Standoff in Dill City
Dill City, OK – A man wanted on felony warrants out of Beckham County was taken into custody Tuesday after authorities said he barricaded himself inside a Dill City residence. John Torres Diaz was...
View ArticleNiche Ranks SWOSU No. 2 Among Oklahoma Public Universities for Value
Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has earned a place among Oklahoma’s best college values, ranking No. 2 among public universities in Niche’s 2027 Best Value Colleges...
View ArticleODOT Eight-Year Plan Targets Major Highway Projects Across Western Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, OK – The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is planning a new round of highway and bridge improvements across western Oklahoma, with projects in Beckham, Custer, Washita, Roger Mills...
View ArticleSWOSU Professor Leads Brazilian Amazon Study on Sustainable Forestry and...
Weatherford, OK – Dr. Daniel da Rocha, assistant professor in the Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU), led a pilot study this summer in...
View ArticleHinton Man Accused in Beckham County Burglary Investigation
Beckham County, OK – A Hinton man is facing multiple allegations following an investigation into a reported burglary at a rural Beckham County property near Erick. According to a probable cause...
View ArticleNew Mexico Man Charged After Alleged Escape, Jail Altercation in Custer County
Arapaho, OK – A New Mexico man faces two felony charges and a misdemeanor following an alleged escape from custody and an altercation at the Custer County Jail. Elvis Johnathan Toledo, 45, of Pueblo,...
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Santa’s Christmas Heroes
About KECO 96.5FM is spotlighting locals who do selfless good. Winners receive a $250 prize from a KECO sponsor. We announce on air and share photos on the KECO Facebook page. How it works Pick a...
View ArticleSWOSU Expands Degree Opportunities Through Two New Partnerships with MSU Texas
Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) and Midwestern State University (MSU Texas) formalized two academic partnerships Oct. 2 during a ceremonial signing at FISTA Innovation...
View ArticleOklahoma Voter Registration Deadline Is Friday
Oklahoma City, OK – Oklahoma residents who want to vote in the Nov. 3 general election have until Friday, Oct. 9, to register to vote. The Oct. 9 deadline also applies to currently registered voters...
View ArticleCheyenne and Arapaho Citizens Approve Data Center Moratorium
Concho, OK – Citizens of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes have approved a three-year moratorium on data center construction on tribal lands. The measure was approved during the Tribes’ annual Tribal...
View ArticleUnemployment Falls Across Western Oklahoma Counties in August
Oklahoma City, OK – Unemployment rates declined in August across Beckham, Custer, Washita, Roger Mills and Greer counties, following the statewide trend of lower unemployment compared with July. Among...
View ArticleThe Mural of the Story
Elk City, OK – Paintslinger Bailee the Kid is killin’ it in Elk City and across Oklahoma, leaving a trail of beauty in her wake. Artist Bailee Green’s latest masterpiece, “Mutualism,” adorns the Elk...
View Article2026 SWOSU Homecoming is October 31
Weatherford, OK – The 2026 Homecoming at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is set for October 31, with a full week of events leading up to the big game. The University is leaning into the...
View ArticleHammon Man Injured in Beckham County Collision
Beckham County, OK — A Hammon man was injured Sunday morning in a two-vehicle collision at County Road 1950 (Carter Road) and State Highway 6 in Beckham County. According to the Oklahoma Highway...
View ArticleSWOSU Enters National Universities Category in 2027 U.S. News Rankings
Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has joined a group of just four Oklahoma public universities on U.S. News & World Report’s National Universities list. SWOSU has...
View ArticleSWOSU Opens Registration for 2026 Homecoming Parade
Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is now accepting entries for the 2026 Homecoming Parade, set for Saturday, Oct. 31, at 10 a.m. on Main Street in Weatherford. This...
View ArticleEmergency Drought Program Receives Additional $2 Million
Sayre, OK – Oklahoma producers affected by drought will have another opportunity to seek assistance beginning Oct. 5 after an additional $2 million was added to the state’s current Emergency Drought...
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Mammograms Don’t Have to be Scary: Great Plains Regional Medical Center...
Elk City, OK – Great Plains Regional Medical Center (GPRMC) is encouraging women to prioritize their breast health this October with a special $35 mammogram offer. The promotion features Genius 3D...
View ArticleCloud Chief Fire Department Receives Donation for Radio Repairs
Cloud Chief, OK – The Cloud Chief Fire Department has received a donation from Enel North America to help repair the department’s radio repeater system. Enel North America operates the Little Elk Wind...
View ArticleArcher Elected Chairman of The Energy Council
Albuquerque, NM – Oklahoma State Rep. Nick Archer of Elk City has been elected chairman of The Energy Council for the 2026-27 term, giving a western Oklahoma lawmaker a leadership role in an...
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