
Dr. Denise Landrum-Geyer Receives SWOSU’s 2025 Bernhardt Academic Excellence Award
Weatherford, OK – Dr. Denise Landrum-Geyer, Professor of English and Chair of the Department of Language and Literature at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU), has been named the recipient of the 2025 Bernhardt Academic Excellence […]

SBA Relief Still Available to Oklahoma Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Summer Drought
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Oklahoma of the April 7, 2025, deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans […]

First Regional Transportation Planning Organization Designated in Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation has designated the South Western Oklahoma Development Authority (SWODA) Board of Trustees as the first regional transportation planning organization in Oklahoma. This designation is a significant milestone in regional transportation […]

Early Voting Begins March 27
Sayre, OK – Early voting begins Thursday, March 27th for voters in Beckham County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of voting early […]

Sample Ballots Available For April 1 Election
Sample ballots are now available for the April 1st Election. Voters can download a sample ballot using the State Election Board OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp or pick up a copy at the Beckham County […]

SWOSU Honors Students at Distinguished Student Award Ceremony
Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) celebrated the achievements of 147 students on Sunday, Feb. 23, at the 2024–25 Distinguished Student Award Ceremony. This honor recognizes students who have excelled academically, demonstrated leadership […]

Elk City High School Seniors Showcase Future Plans Through Exit Interviews
Elk City, OK – Elk City High School seniors recently participated in “exit interviews,” a process designed to help them reflect on their high school experience and prepare for the future. With 134 seniors in […]

Sentinel Teen Faces Felony Charges After Alleged Gun Incident Near School Bus
CUSTER COUNTY, OKLA. – An 18-year-old from Sentinel, Oklahoma, is facing felony charges after allegedly flashing a firearm near a school bus carrying students. Peyton Taylor Scott was charged in Custer County District Court with […]

Last Week to Request Absentee Ballots For April 1st 2025 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, March 17th. Roger Mills County Election Board […]

Firefighters on High Alert as Wildfire Threat Grows in Western Oklahoma
Oklahoma firefighters are bracing for dangerous wildfire conditions across Western Oklahoma and beyond this week. The Oklahoma Forestry Services has issued a “High” probability of a Southern Great Plains Wildfire Outbreak, with the greatest concern […]

Ames Man Charged in $284K Cattle Theft Case
Elk City, OK – A man from Ames, Oklahoma, is facing serious charges in Beckham County after allegedly defrauding a cattle buyer in a scheme involving nearly $300,000 worth of livestock. Darin Wayne Suit, 53, […]

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 […]

Elk City Man Arrested for Kidnapping, Drug Possession, and Abuse of a Vulnerable Adult
Elk City, OK – A man was arrested in Elk City on Saturday, February 22, 2025, after police responded to a distress call at an Elk Creek RV park, where a woman was reportedly locked […]

Oklahoma Recognizes SWOSU’s Commitment to a Healthier Campus
Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has been recognized as a Certified Healthy Campus by the Oklahoma State Department of Health. The designation highlights SWOSU’s ongoing commitment to maintaining a healthy environment for […]
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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. […]