Western Oklahoma Cities See Spring Growth in Latest Sales Tax Distribution
Oklahoma City, OK – Sales tax collections distributed April 9 by the Oklahoma Tax Commission show solid growth across much of western Oklahoma, with several communities posting year over year gains. The April 9, 2026 […]
Severe Thunderstorm Winds Cause Semi Rollover on I-40 in Beckham County
Beckham County, OK – A commercial vehicle driver from Minnesota was injured Tuesday afternoon after strong winds from a severe thunderstorm caused a rollover crash on Interstate 40 in Beckham County. According to the collision […]
Elk City Lawmaker Raises Concerns Over Deer Release Program, Agency Inaction
Elk City, OK — State Rep. Nick Archer says a lack of coordination and follow-through between state agencies has led to the release of captive-raised deer into the wild without a formal program or scientific […]
SWOSU Foundation Raises Over $60,000 at First-ever Chairman’s Tower Shoot
Weatherford, OK – The Southwestern Oklahoma State University Foundation, Incorporated (SWOSUF) hosted its first-ever Chairman’s Tower Shoot recently. The premium event was organized to benefit scholarships for SWOSU students from southwest Oklahoma. “We are deeply […]
Pagliasotti Earns National Recognition as SWOSU Faculty Athletics Representative
Weatherford, OK – Dr. Bo Pagliasotti, chair of the Department of Kinesiology at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU), continues to earn national recognition for his work as the university’s Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR), a role […]
Burns Flat–Dill City Schools Facing Budget Deficit, Considering Cuts
Burns Flat, OK — Burns Flat–Dill City Public Schools officials say the district is facing a projected budget deficit driven by multiple financial pressures, prompting a review of staffing, programs, and overall operations. In a […]
Sayre Man Arrested After Allegedly Exposing Himself, Confronting Officers During Welfare Check
Sayre, OK – A Sayre man was arrested after police said he repeatedly exposed himself and threatened officers during a welfare check at his home, according to a probable cause affidavit. William Glenn Meserole, 67, […]
Clinton man charged after alleged hidden cameras found in bedroom
Clinton, OK — A Clinton man is facing a felony charge after police say he secretly placed cameras inside a woman’s bedroom and captured images without her consent, according to a probable cause affidavit filed […]
RUSO Board Selects Dr. Joel Kendall as President of Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, OK — The Regional University System of Oklahoma (RUSO) Board of Regents has selected Dr. Joel Kendall to serve as president of Southwestern Oklahoma State University after appointing him interim president in January. Kendall […]
Missouri Hunter Airlifted After Accidental Shooting Near Mangum; Investigation Underway
Mangum, OK – A Missouri man was seriously injured Thursday in an accidental shooting during a hunting trip in Greer County, according to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. Authorities said the man was hunting […]
Community Open House at Jerry and Margaret Hodge Center for Pharmacy and Rural Health
Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University invites alumni, community members, and residents of Weatherford and the surrounding area to an open house for the Jerry and Margaret Hodge Center for Pharmacy and Rural Health […]
Scooter Rider Injured in Beckham County Collision
Sayre, OK – A Sayre woman was injured Thursday night after being struck from behind by a vehicle along U.S. Highway 283, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The collision occurred at approximately 9:05 p.m. […]
Two Injured in Jackson County Crash on U.S. 283
Jackson County, OK – Two drivers were injured in a two-vehicle collision Thursday morning along U.S. Highway 283, approximately 10 miles south of Altus, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at approximately […]
Oklahoma Launches First U.S. Runway-to-Space Competition at State Spaceport
Burns Flat, OK – Oklahoma is aiming for the edge of space with a new research initiative designed to put the state at the forefront of aerospace innovation. The Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority has […]
Oklahoma Aerospace Enters New Era with Dual Rebrand
Burns Flat, OK – A press release provided by Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority outlines a major step forward for aerospace development in Western Oklahoma, highlighted by a dual rebranding effort and state-level merger. OSIDA […]
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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. […]




