
SWOSU Psychology Students Present Research at Regional Convention
SWOSU Press Release Little Rock, AR – Seven undergraduate psychology students from Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) recently presented their original research at the 2025 Southwestern Psychological Association (SWPA) Convention held in Little Rock, Ark. […]

New Interdisciplinary Partnership Between Nursing and World Languages
SWOSU Press Release Weatherford, OK – The Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Department of Nursing and the World Languages minor program have launched an exciting new interdisciplinary partnership. This collaboration will allow nursing students to […]

SWOSU Hosting Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremonies
SWOSU Press Release Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) will host four commencement ceremonies on the Weatherford campus in May for the Spring 2025 graduating seniors. Eligible participants for the ceremonies include students […]

SWOSU Department of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Hosting Plant Sale on May 3
SWOSU Press Release Weatherford, OK – The Department of Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) will host a plant sale on Saturday, May 3, in the Old Science Building on the […]

Author David R. Slayton Headlines 2025 Westview Festival at SWOSU
SWOSU Press Release Weatherford, OK – The 2025 Westview Festival at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) featured award-winning fantasy author and Oklahoma native David R. Slayton as its keynote speaker. Held on Wednesday, April 16, […]

Address Confirmation Notices Mailed – Voters Urged to Respond
Washita Co. Election Office Press Release Cordell, OK – Some voters in Washita County will receive an Address Confirmation Notice in the mail soon. Washita County Election Board Secretary Ashton Hymer said the law requires […]

Heavy Rainfall Totals Across Western Oklahoma
From April 25 to April 30, 2025, western Oklahoma experienced significant rainfall, with totals ranging from 2.5 to 3.6 inches across Beckham, Washita, Custer, and Roger Mills counties. These figures are based on data from […]

Elk City and Canute Students Receive OERB Petroleum Scholarships
Oklahoma City, OK – The Oklahoma Energy Resources Board (OERB) has awarded over $523,000 in scholarships to 97 students pursuing petroleum-related degrees at Oklahoma universities. Among the recipients are two local students: – Brance Pitzer […]

Relay For Life of Southwest OK Set for June 20 in Hobart
Hobart, OK — The American Cancer Society is gearing up for the 40th annual Relay For Life of Southwest Oklahoma, taking place on Friday, June 20, 2025, from 6PM to 10PM at the Hancock Event […]

Convicted Driver in Elk City Crash That Killed Six Pleads Guilty to Illegal Reentry
Oklahoma City, OK – Jose Paxtor-Oxlaj, the man convicted of causing a crash that killed six people near Elk City in 2023, has pleaded guilty to illegally re-entering the United States after a previous deportation. […]

CASA Volunteer Training Begins May 19 to Help Local Foster Children
Sayre, OK – CASA of Western Oklahoma will begin a new volunteer training session on May 19, 2025, and is calling on community members to step forward and make a lasting impact on the lives […]

Fatality Crash on I-40 Claims Life of California Man
Beckham Co., OK – A single-vehicle crash Monday evening on Interstate 40 near Sayre, Oklahoma, left one man dead. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the collision happened around 7:12 p.m. at the 15-mile marker […]

Tornado Watch in Effect for Western Oklahoma Through 11 PM?
Norman, OK – The National Weather Service has issued Tornado Watch 182, effective until 11:00 PM CDT tonight, for several counties including Beckham, Custer, Washita, and Roger Mills. This watch encompasses key areas such as […]

Old Greer County Museum & Hall of Fame, Inc. Awarded State Grant to Preserve Local History
Mangum, OK – The Old Greer County Museum & Hall of Fame, Inc. in Mangum has been named one of the recipients of the Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program, securing funding to support its mission […]

Mustang Man Wanted for Burglary After Stolen Vehicle Investigation
Clinton, OK — A warrant has been issued for John Tipton Lyles, 32, of Mustang, following an investigation into a February burglary at a Clinton business. According to court documents filed April 22 in Custer […]
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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. […]