
Low-Speed Pursuit Ends Safely Near Merritt School
Beckham County, OK – A traffic stop on Interstate 40 last week turned into what Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning described as an “odd pursuit” that ended without injuries. According to Manning, the incident began […]

High-Speed Chase Ends in Arrest Near Elk City
Elk City, OK – An Oklahoma City man is facing multiple charges after a high-speed pursuit across Beckham County ended in a crash on Interstate 40 last month. According to a probable cause affidavit filed […]

Elk City Man Faces Multiple Drug and Firearm Charges in Custer County
Custer County, OK — An Elk City man is facing serious drug and firearm charges after authorities say he was caught with methamphetamine, marijuana, firearms, and drug paraphernalia earlier this month. Jimmy Lee “Rusty” Davis, […]

2025 SWOSU Homecoming Set for October 25
Weatherford, OK – The 2025 Homecoming at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is set for the week of October 25. This year’s SWOSU Homecoming theme is “Bulldog Blueprint.” The authorized 2025 SWOSU Homecoming logo is […]

Beckham County Drone Assists Texas Deputies in Search
Sayre, OK – The Beckham County Sheriff’s Department provided aerial support to Wheeler County, Texas, during a search for a fleeing suspect. Sheriff Derek Manning said Wheeler County deputies requested one of Beckham County’s drones […]

Explosion and Fire Destroy Mechanic Shop in Elk City
Elk City, OK – A barn-style mechanic shop on East Seventh Street caught fire Monday night after an explosion, according to Elk City Fire Chief Kyle Chervenka. Fire crews were called to 710 E. Seventh […]

“The Pumpkin Mom” Smashes Oklahoma Records at State Weigh-Off
Canute, OK — History was made at the Harrison Family Farm Saturday when Amber Harrison, known statewide as “The Pumpkin Mom,” shattered two Oklahoma state records during the Oklahoma Giant Pumpkin Growers Weigh-Off. For the […]

Elk City Fall Festival Returns with Free Admission
Elk City, OK – The Elk City Fall Festival is set to bring two full days of arts, crafts, food, and fun to the Elk City Convention Center on September 20–21. Admission is free, giving […]

Wellington Man Receives Consecutive Prison Sentences
Childress, TX – On Wednesday, September 10, ten pleas were heard in the 100th Judicial District Court in Childress County. Among those was the case of Kerry Molina, 35, of Wellington, Texas. Luke Inman, District […]

One Injured in Head-On Collision in Kiowa County
Kiowa County, OK – A Mountain View woman was injured Wednesday night in a head-on collision along State Highway 9 in Kiowa County. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the crash happened at 9:07 p.m. […]

Lovell Takes Leave, Cunningham Named Acting President at SWOSU
Weatherford, OK – The Regional University System of Oklahoma (RUSO) Board of Regents has announced a temporary change in leadership at Southwestern Oklahoma State University. President Diana Lovell has requested extended personal time to be […]

Woodward County Paramedic Killed in Highway Collision
Dewey County, OK — A Woodward County EMS paramedic was killed Thursday afternoon in a collision on U.S. Highway 270 that also injured three others, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Troopers said 55-year-old Jeffery […]

Charlie Kirk Fatally Shot at Utah Valley University; Rep. Archer Denounces Radical Ideology
Orem, Utah — Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed Wednesday afternoon while speaking at Utah Valley University as part of his “American Comeback Tour.” Kirk, 31, was addressing […]

Marlow Man Injured in Rollover Crash on Highway 54
Custer County, OK – A Marlow man was injured early Wednesday morning when his commercial vehicle rolled over on State Highway 54 in Custer County, about 11 miles south of Thomas, according to the Oklahoma […]

Citizen of the Year and More Celebrated in Clinton
Clinton, OK – Clinton’s business and civic leaders gathered Friday night at the Frisco Center for the annual Clinton Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet, where longtime community leader Ken Baker was honored as the 2025 […]
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Skinny on Sports Report – Tue Mar 11th
Click above to hear today’s Skinny on Sports Report STATE TOURNAMENT MVPS & ALL TOURNAMENT TEAMS ANNOUNCED The Oklahoman announced their MVPs and All Tournament teams for the small school state tournaments. The 2A boys MVP was […]

Skinny on Sports Report – Mon Mar 10th
Your browser does not support the audio element.Click above to hear today’s Skinny on Sports ReportSMALL SCHOOL STATE TOURNAMENTS FINISH For the 60th and final time Jim Norick Arena, or the Big House as it’s affectionately […]

Skinny on Sports Report – Wed Mar 5th
Your browser does not support the audio element.Click above to hear today’s Skinny on Sports ReportSTATE TOURNAMENT ROLLS ON Class B Boys took the stage at the Big House this morning for their quarterfinals. #1 Calumet […]

Skinny on Sports Report – Wed Mar 4th
Your browser does not support the audio element.Click above to hear today’s Skinny on Sports ReportSTATE TOURNAMENT UNDERWAY The small schools state tournament started this morning with Class a on Center stage inside the Big House. […]