Archer Pushes Groundwater Protections as Oklahoma Targets Data Center Water Use
Oklahoma City, OK – State Rep. Nick Archer is helping lead an effort at the Oklahoma Capitol aimed at protecting groundwater resources across Western Oklahoma as lawmakers respond to growing concerns over water use tied […]
SWOSU Nursing Welcomes Class of 2028 at Orientation Sessions
Weatherford, OK – The Department of Nursing at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) welcomed the nursing class of 2028 to Parker Hall on April 28 and April 30 for orientation sessions. The events gave students […]
SWOSU Dobson College Announces 2026 Outstanding Students, Scholarship Recipients
Weatherford, OK – The Everett Dobson College of Business and Technology at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) recently recognized students during the 4th annual Dobby Awards on April 28. The ceremony also included scholarship presentations […]
SWOSU Engineering Physics Students Receive Scholarships and Program Honors
Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Engineering Physics students gathered at the Stafford Air & Space Museum for the program’s annual Spring Banquet. Students were recognized for their work in the classroom and […]
SWOSU Student Grant Elam Earns Second Place at State Capitol Research Event
Weatherford, OK – Grant Elam, a senior chemistry major at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU), earned second place in the Regional-University category at the 31st annual Research Day at the Capitol. Elam, of Edmond, was […]
SWOSU Faculty Senate Honors 2026 Retirees
Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) recognized five retiring faculty and staff members during a retirement reception hosted by the SWOSU Faculty Senate in the SkyView Room of the Pioneer Event Center. Together, […]
Western Oklahoma Sales Tax Collections Show Mixed Results in Latest OTC Distribution
Oklahoma City, OK – Sales tax collections in several Western Oklahoma communities showed mixed results in the latest monthly distribution released by the Oklahoma Tax Commission on May 8, 2026. The figures primarily reflect local […]
Gas Prices Continue Climbing Across Western Oklahoma as Summer Travel Season Approaches
Western Oklahoma – Gasoline prices continue climbing across Western Oklahoma as drivers head toward the busy summer travel season, with some counties now reporting some of the highest averages in the state. According to fuel […]
Altus Man Charged After Nearly $2,000 Mistakenly Deposited Into Clinton Bank Account Is Not Returned
Clinton, OK – An Altus man is facing a felony charge in Custer County after investigators said he withdrew nearly $2,000 that had been mistakenly deposited into a business account and failed to return the […]
Arkansas Man Charged With Seven Counts of Arson in Beckham County Grass Fires
Beckham County, OK – An Arkansas man is facing seven felony arson charges in Beckham County after investigators alleged he intentionally set multiple grass fires north of the intersection of State Highway 6 and State […]
Arkansas Man Charged After Allegedly Providing False Information During Firearm Purchase Attempt
Beckham County, OK – An Arkansas man is facing a felony charge in Beckham County after authorities say he provided false information while attempting to purchase a firearm in Elk City. According to a probable […]
Last Week to Request Absentee Ballots for June 16th Election
Cheyenne, OK – The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching. Applications must be received by the County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. Monday, June 1st. Roger Mills County Election Board […]
Butler Man Killed in Tractor Accident North of Butler
Custer County, OK – An 82-year-old Butler man died Wednesday evening after being run over by a trailer attached to a tractor in rural Custer County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The incident happened […]
Historic Route 66 Neon Sign to Shine Again in Erick
Erick, OK — A piece of Route 66 history will officially come back to life on Thursday, May 22, as the restored West Winds Court neon sign is relit during a special public ceremony in […]
Former Nurse Charged With Sexual Battery, Arrest Warrant Issued
Beckham County, OK – A former nurse anesthetist at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in Elk City is facing felony charges after multiple female employees accused him of sexual misconduct while working at the hospital. […]
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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. […]




