Absentee Early Voting
Clinton, OK – Early voting for the Runoff Primary Election, and the City of Weatherford Municipal Primary Election, on August 25th, will begin Thursday, August 20, and Friday, August 21st from 8 a.m....
View ArticleClinton Marks Route 66 Centennial with Chuckwagon Dinner and Outdoor...
Clinton, OK – As Route 66 celebrates its 100th anniversary this fall, the city of Clinton is marking the milestone with a signature event pairing an old-fashioned chuckwagon dinner with an outdoor...
View ArticleKECO Open Raises $9,000 for Red Knights, Dream League
Elk City, OK – The 29th annual KECO Open continued its tradition of giving back to Western Oklahoma, raising $9,000 for the Red Knights Motorcycle Club and the Dream League of Elk City. The funds were...
View ArticleDangerous Heat, Water Concerns Grip Western Oklahoma
Beckham County, OK – Some Beckham County residents are being urged to conserve water and prepare for another round of dangerous heat as temperatures climb well into the triple digits across the region....
View ArticleNational Accreditation Strengthens SWOSU’s Role in Preparing School...
Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University’s (SWOSU) School Psychology Program has earned full national accreditation as Oklahoma schools continue to need professionals who support...
View ArticleCuster County Joins Growing List of Oklahoma Counties Under Burn Ban
Arapaho, OK – Custer County is now under a countywide burn ban as extreme heat and a prolonged lack of rainfall continue to increase wildfire concerns across western Oklahoma and much of the state. The...
View ArticleSayre, Cloud Chief Fire Departments Awarded $10,000 Safety Grants
Western Oklahoma – Sayre and Cloud Chief fire departments are among six Oklahoma volunteer fire departments receiving $10,000 grants through the 2026 State Farm Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety...
View ArticleElk City Sets Revenue Record
Elk City, OK – Local businesses have generated more sales-tax money than ever. According to the most recent one-month tax numbers for the state, Elk City businesses generated $1,579,175.38 in sales-tax...
View ArticleSheriff: SRO Program Builds Safety, Trust in Beckham County Schools
Elk City, OK – Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning says the county’s School Resource Officer program is providing benefits that extend well beyond having a law enforcement presence on school campuses....
View ArticleErosion Mitigation Project Completed at Ackley Park East Pond
Elk City, OK – A long-awaited project aimed at protecting the east pond at Ackley Park from continued soil erosion has been completed, addressing concerns about the pond’s shoreline and nearby...
View ArticleMoore Selected to National Conference of State Legislatures Executive Committee
Oklahoma City, OK – Oklahoma House Speaker Pro Tempore Anthony Moore, R-Clinton, has been selected to serve on the Executive Committee of the National Conference of State Legislatures, giving western...
View ArticleElection Preview: Local, State and Federal Races on the Ballot
Elk City, OK – Voters will have several decisions to make at the polls Tuesday, with ballots featuring local municipal races, state and federal contests, a county commission race and two proposed...
View ArticleElk City Police Receive $5,000 Grant for Thermal Imaging Equipment
Elk City, OK – The Elk City Police Department has received a $5,000 grant from Marathon Petroleum to purchase new equipment aimed at improving public safety. The department recently applied for the...
View ArticleNew Allied Health Space Brings SWOSU Students, Faculty and Programs Together
Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Allied Health Sciences students started the fall semester with their programs and faculty together in one location for the first time in...
View ArticleSWOSU Education Administration Program Recognized in National Online Ranking
Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University’s Master of Education in Education Administration program has been named to OnlineMasters.com’s 2026 list of the Best 50 Master’s in Education...
View ArticleSWOSU Welcomes 15 Students to President’s Leadership Class XXI
Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has announced the 21st class of its President’s Leadership Class (PLC), a selective four-semester program for students with strong...
View ArticleDrought Deepens Across Western Oklahoma as Burn Bans Expand
Western Oklahoma – Drought conditions have rapidly intensified across western Oklahoma, prompting several counties to extend burn bans as hot, dry weather continues to increase wildfire concerns....
View ArticleWeatherford Man Charged With Kidnapping, Assault With Dangerous Weapon
Weatherford, OK – A Weatherford disturbance has resulted in felony charges against 29-year-old Steven Adam-Levi Big Goose. Court records filed August 17 in Custer County charge Big Goose with...
View ArticleClinton Woman Charged With Fourth-Degree Arson After July Incident
Clinton, OK – A Clinton woman has been charged with fourth-degree arson following an alleged incident involving gasoline and a vehicle late last month, and an outstanding warrant has been issued for...
View ArticleWestern Oklahoma Voters Decide Key Local, State Races
Oklahoma City, OK – Western Oklahoma voters decided several closely watched local and state races Tuesday, with contests in Beckham County, Mangum and Weatherford. Carnes Wins Beckham County...
View ArticleBeckham County Sheriff: Stalking Arrest Highlights Domestic Violence Concerns
Beckham County, OK – The Beckham County Sheriff’s Office recently arrested a man on complaints of stalking and falsely reporting a crime following an investigation that Sheriff Derek Manning says began...
View ArticleCar vs Deer Injures Binger Woman
Caddo County, OK – A Binger woman was injured Wednesday morning after her vehicle struck a deer and rolled in Caddo County. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the collision occurred at...
View ArticleOklahoma Invests $500,000 in SWOSU’s Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Pathway
Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has received $500,000 in Phase II funding through TeachForwardOK to support its Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Pathway. The program...
View ArticleBeckham County Rural Water District No. 1 Issues Mandatory Water Restrictions
Beckham County, OK – Beckham County Rural Water District No. 1 has issued mandatory water restrictions for all customers due to ongoing drought conditions and a declining water table in the district’s...
View ArticleWoodward Man Killed in Pedestrian Collision Near Seiling
Dewey County, OK – A Woodward man was killed late Thursday night after being struck by a commercial motor vehicle on U.S. Highway 270 in Dewey County. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the...
View ArticleArea FFA Chapters Receive PSO Foundation STEM Grants
Tulsa, OK – FFA chapters in Burns Flat-Dill, Carnegie, Mountain View-Gotebo, Weatherford, Navajo and Altus are among 16 Oklahoma chapters receiving STEM After-school Grants from the Public Service...
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2026 KECO Today in Ag Open, Registration Opens September 1
2026 Today in Ag Golf Tournament Saturday, October 3, 2026 • 8 AM • Sayre Golf Course The 2026 KECO Today in Ag Golf Tournament, presented by Wheeler General Store and hosted by Today in Ag with Jimmy...
View ArticleTwo Killed in I-40 Crash East of Hydro
Caddo County, OK – Two Oklahoma City residents were killed and four others were injured in a two-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon on Interstate 40 in Caddo County. According to the Oklahoma Highway...
View ArticleJuvenile Taken Into Custody After Stolen Vehicle Report in Beckham County
Beckham County, OK – A juvenile was taken into custody early Monday morning after a Beckham County sheriff’s deputy located a vehicle that had been reported stolen or taken without permission. Beckham...
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Register for Today in Ag Golf Tournament 2026
2026 Today in Ag Golf Tournament Registration Saturday, October 3, 2026 • 8 AM • Sayre Golf Course Registration is now open for the KECO Today in Ag Golf Tournament, presented by Wheeler General Store...
View ArticleElk City Schools Continue Free Meals as District Links Program to Student...
Elk City, OK – Elk City Public Schools is continuing to provide free meals to all students, a program Superintendent Mike Sparks says is helping the district take care of students both inside and...
View ArticleSWOSU Celebrates 125 Years With New Anniversary Campaign
Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has launched a university-wide campaign in celebration of its 125th anniversary and the generations of students, faculty, staff, alumni...
View ArticleBurn Bans Renewed Across Western Oklahoma as Hot, Dry Conditions Continue
Western Oklahoma – Several western Oklahoma counties have renewed or continued burn bans as drought conditions and persistent heat keep wildfire danger elevated across the region. As of September 1,...
View ArticleFire Near Gracemont Forces Evacuations in Caddo County
Gracemont, OK – Emergency crews responded to a wildfire Tuesday in Caddo County that forced some nearby residents to evacuate their homes. The fire broke out shortly before noon about three miles...
View ArticleEverything You Need to Know About the 88th Elk City Rodeo of Champions
Elk City, OK – One of western Oklahoma’s longest-running traditions returns Labor Day weekend as the 88th annual Elk City Rodeo of Champions takes over Ackley Park Sept. 4 through Sept. 6. This year’s...
View ArticleBurns Flat Spaceport Selected for Up to 100 Microgravity Test Flights
Burns Flat, OK – The Oklahoma Infinity One Spaceport at Burns Flat has been selected as the operations site for a new series of commercial microgravity missions that could include as many as 100...
View ArticleRegistration Open for SWOSU Health Information Management 50th Anniversary...
Weatherford, OK – The Health Information Management (HIM) program at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) will welcome former and current students back to campus Friday, Sept. 18, for its...
View ArticleMA+ Architecture Named Official Sponsor of the 7th Annual SWOSU Charitable Hunt
Weatherford, OK – The Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce that MA+ Architecture will serve as the Official Sponsor of the 2026 SWOSU Charitable Hunt,...
View ArticleNational Award Honors SWOSU Professor Todd Wiggen’s Work in Leadership Education
Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Professor Todd Wiggen has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the Susan R. Komives Collaborative Leadership Award. The national award...
View ArticleDowdell Announces Campaign for Clinton Mayor
Clinton, OK – Clinton City Councilman Ernie Dowdell has announced his campaign for mayor, challenging current Clinton Mayor David Berrong. Dowdell said his decision to run is centered on city...
View ArticleNew Big Elk Stadium Press Box Showcases Local Craftsmanship
Elk City, OK – Elk City Public Schools has completed construction on a new press box at Big Elk Stadium, a project Superintendent Mike Sparks says represents both a major improvement to the facility...
View ArticleElk City Police Seek Man Wanted on Felony Warrants
Elk City, OK – The Elk City Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a man wanted on active felony warrants who was last seen in the Sayre area. Police are searching for 53-year-old...
View ArticleWinning Runs, Winning Rides in Elk City
Elk City, OK – A Nebraska man, via Wisconsin, came to Oklahoma to win the saddle bronc riding at the Elk City Rodeo of Champions. Lavern Borntrager, Elsmere, Nebraska, scored 86 points on the Beutler...
View ArticleElk City Hosts Fetching Animals
Elk City, OK – Dog days returned to the Elk City Convention Center. The West Central Oklahoma All-Breed Kennel Club Dog Show was held there Aug. 27-30. The annual event brings 750 to 1,000 dogs and...
View ArticleCanton Lake Water Release Scheduled to Help Oklahoma City Water Supply
Canton, OK – Water from Canton Lake is scheduled to be released later this month to help replenish Oklahoma City’s drinking-water supply as drought and extreme heat continue to affect water resources...
View ArticlePassenger Killed in Dewey County Rollover Crash
Oakwood, OK – A Texas man was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning in Dewey County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at approximately 5:38 a.m. Saturday,...
View ArticleBurn Bans Remain Across Much of Western Oklahoma
Western OK – Burn bans remain in effect across much of western Oklahoma as hot, dry conditions continue to elevate wildfire concerns. As of Tuesday, 56 of Oklahoma’s 77 counties are under burn bans,...
View ArticleElk City Schools Adds Weather Station to Improve Student Safety
Elk City, OK – Elk City Public Schools has added a new weather monitoring system designed to improve student safety and give school officials better information when making decisions about travel,...
View ArticleNew Big Elk Stadium Press Box Showcases Local Craftsmanship
Elk City, OK – Elk City Public Schools has completed construction on a new press box at Big Elk Stadium, a project Superintendent Mike Sparks says represents both a major improvement to the facility...
View ArticleElk City Chamber Announces Rodeo Parade Winners
Elk City, OK – The Elk City Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners from Saturday’s Rodeo Parade, with local businesses, schools, organizations, churches and individuals earning honors in several...
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