SWOSU 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...
View ArticleMammograms 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...
View ArticleAccidental Shooting in Erick Sends Man to Hospital
Erick, OK – An accidental shooting in Erick sent a man to the hospital last week after a handgun discharged while being handled, according to Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning. Manning said deputies...
View ArticleOSIDA Seeking New Operator for Burns Flat Golf Course
Burns Flat, OK – The Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority is seeking a new operator for The Greens Golf Course at Infinity One Oklahoma Spaceport in Burns Flat. OSIDA has issued a request for...
View ArticleAbandoned U-Haul Leads to Burglary Investigation in Beckham County
Beckham County, OK – An abandoned U-Haul with its hood up along a Beckham County road led sheriff’s deputies to a much larger investigation involving an alleged burglary, stolen property, a stolen...
View ArticleMissouri Man Charged With Drug Trafficking in Custer County
Weatherford, OK – A Missouri man has been charged with trafficking in illegal drugs following an investigation stemming from the discovery of suspected methamphetamine at a Weatherford hotel. According...
View ArticleWeatherford Woman Charged With Assaulting Police Officer
Weatherford, OK – A Weatherford woman faces a felony charge and two misdemeanor charges following an incident late Wednesday night. Marissa Gayle Sharp has been charged in Custer County District Court...
View ArticleFall Festival Draws Nearly 5,000
Elk City, OK – Elk City’s 53rd Fall Festival ushered in the season with larger crowds than last year. Just under 5,000 attendees turned out for the two-day extravaganza, including 2,900 on Saturday and...
View ArticleWestern Oklahoma Historical Society Flea Market Returns to Elk City Oct. 2-4
Elk City, OK – The Western Oklahoma Historical Society will host its annual Flea Market Weekend Oct. 2 through Oct. 4 at Ackley Park in Elk City.The three-day event will feature more than 200 vendor...
View ArticleTwo Injured in Custer County Crash on U.S. 183
Arapaho, OK – Two people were injured in a two-vehicle collision Friday morning on U.S. Highway 183 in Custer County. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 11:26...
View ArticleOSBI Finds No Foul Play in Death of Sayre Senate Candidate
Sayre, OK – The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation says its investigation into the death of former Oklahoma State Senate candidate Barry Christian found no evidence of foul play, and the case has...
View ArticleMountain View Man Dies Following Paraglider Accident at Tom Steed Reservoir
Kiowa County, OK – A Mountain View man died following a paraglider accident Wednesday evening at Tom Steed Reservoir in Kiowa County. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the incident occurred at...
View ArticleStarks Memorial Scholarship Established at SWOSU
Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has announced the establishment of a new scholarship endowment benefitting students studying in SWOSU’s College of Pharmacy (SWOSU COP)....
View ArticleWeatherford Man Charged With Child Sexual Abuse
Weatherford, OK – A Weatherford man was arrested Sept. 22 after being charged with two felony counts of child sexual abuse in Custer County District Court. Rosswith Rolan Connor faces one count of...
View ArticleWater Emergency Continues in Hobart After Foss Plant Breakdown
Hobart, OK – Hobart remains under a water emergency after a breakdown at the Foss water treatment plant cut off the city’s primary water supply. City Manager Stacie Kaye said officials learned of the...
View ArticleRegister for Today in Ag Golf Tournament 2026
BOOKS ARE OFFICIALLY OPEN! Register now for the 2026 KECO Today in Ag Golf Tournament, presented by Wheeler General Store and hosted by Today in Ag with Jimmy Clark. Saturday, October 3, 20268:00 AM...
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