
Two Injured in Separate Highway Crashes in Western Oklahoma
Western Oklahoma – Two unrelated crashes over the weekend left drivers and passengers injured, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The first wreck happened Friday night, August 15, at 9:19 p.m. in Kiowa County. Troopers […]

Weatherford Man Killed in Caddo County Crash
Kiowa County, OK – A 21-year-old Weatherford man died Saturday morning in a single-vehicle crash in Caddo County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Troopers said Creed E. Kraus was driving south on State Highway […]

Construction Update: Elk City Main Street Overhaul Continues
Elk City, OK — Work to revitalize Elk City’s Main Street is moving forward as part of a major $11.5 million infrastructure project that began in early September 2024. Crews were given 400 days to […]

Drone King
Carson Rutherford’s work has him looking to the skies. Only after the 2019 Merritt High School graduate had begun pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering at Oklahoma State University did he decide to study Aerospace […]

Canute Voters Approve Both School Bond Propositions
Canute, OK – Voters in the Canute Public Schools Independent School District have passed both bond propositions aimed at improving facilities and resources for local students. Proposition No. 1 passed with 71.51% approval. The measure […]

Clinton Middle School Evacuated After Smoke Reported in Cafeteria Area
Clinton, OK – Clinton Middle School students were evacuated Tuesday afternoon after a possible fire was reported atop the school’s cafeteria. Fire alarms sounded, and there was a report of visible smoke inside the building. […]

Arapaho-Butler School District Proposes Bond for New Agriculture Education Facility
Arapaho, OK – The Arapaho and Butler communities have a long history of supporting local students, and district leaders say that support has made a lasting difference. In recent years, voter-approved bonds have helped fund […]

2025 SWOSU Athletic Auction Raises Over $138,000
Weatherford, OK – The SWOSU Athletic Association is pleased to announce that the 19th Annual SWOSU Athletic Auction & Benefit Dinner held August 9 in the Pioneer Event Center raised over $138,000 to support the […]

Hemphill County Ranchers Extend Helping Hand to Flood-Stricken Texas Hill Country Ranchers
Canadian, Texas — The Ranchers of Hemphill County, still recovering from the devastating 2024 Smoke House Creek Wildfire, have once again demonstrated their unwavering spirit of service—this time turning their attention to fellow Texas ranchers […]

Local Sales Tax Numbers Show Mixed Results Across Western Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, OK – The latest sales tax report is in, reflecting actual sales from June 16 to 30 and estimated sales from July 1 to 15. Compared to the same period in 2024, most […]

Clinton Man Faces Felony Eluding, Misdemeanor License Charge After High-Speed Chase
Clinton, OK – A Clinton man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after allegedly leading deputies on a high-speed chase through residential neighborhoods early on August 3. According to court documents, 20-year-old Jesus Santiago Salcido […]

International Overdose Awareness Day 2025
Burns Flat, OK – On August 31, 2025, communities across the globe will unite to remember those who have lost their lives or suffered permanent injury due to drug overdose. International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) […]

Rain-Threat Alert for Western Oklahoma
FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT starting 4 PM today through Tuesday morning. Expect widespread runoff. Rivers, creeks, and low-lying spots could flood if heavier pockets of rain hit. Forecast calls for 1–2 inches of rainfall, […]

Weatherford Woman Killed in Custer County Crash
Weatherford, OK – An 81-year-old Weatherford woman died Thursday afternoon following a crash in Custer County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash happened at 2:47 p.m. on State Highway 54 at […]

Reminder: Canute Bond Election is Tuesday
Canute, OK — Canute Public Schools voters will head to the polls Tuesday, August 12, to decide on two bond propositions that district leaders say will bring key upgrades without raising taxes. Proposition 1 would […]
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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. […]