Man Taken Into Protective Custody Following Mental Health Crisis Near Four Corners
Beckham County, OK — A man experiencing a mental health crisis was safely taken into protective custody Friday after an incident along Highway 6 near the Four Corners area north of Sayre. According to Beckham […]
Elk City Pair Charged Following Alleged Kidnapping and Attempted Robbery Investigation
Elk City, OK — Two Elk City residents have been charged in Beckham County District Court following an investigation into an alleged kidnapping and attempted armed robbery at an Elk City apartment building June 7. […]
Election Preview 2026: Local Commissioner Races and Governor’s Race Headline Tuesday Ballot
Western Oklahoma voters will head to the polls Tuesday, June 16, for Oklahoma’s Primary Election, with county commissioner races across the region joining a high-profile gubernatorial primary and other statewide contests. Polls will be open […]
American Legion Post 181 Recognizes 2026 Boys State and Girls State Participants
Elk City, OK – The American Legion Post 181 of Elk City is recognizing the students who represented Elk City and Merritt at the 2026 Oklahoma Boys State and Oklahoma Girls State leadership programs, while […]
Merritt Graduate is New Game Warden
Oklahoma City, OK – They say if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life. Jarrett Smith may be in that situation. The 2019 Merritt High School graduate and avid […]
Elk City to Make History with First-Ever Closed Cruise During Route 66 Fest 2026
Elk City, OK — Route 66 enthusiasts, classic car lovers, and festivalgoers will have the opportunity to witness a piece of Elk City history during Route 66 Fest 2026 as the city hosts its first-ever […]
Mangum Man Found Dead After Apparent Drowning at Lugert Lake
Greer County, OK — A 73-year-old Mangum man was found dead Tuesday evening after failing to return from a day of fishing at Lake Lugert in Quartz Mountain State Park, according to the Oklahoma Highway […]
Single-Vehicle Crash Injures Sentinel Man
Sentinel, OK – A 21-year-old Sentinel man was injured Tuesday night in a single-vehicle collision west of Sentinel, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at approximately 8:52 p.m. on State Highway 55 […]
Western Technology Center Hiring for Two Positions at Sayre Campus
Sayre, OK — Western Technology Center is currently accepting applications for two open positions, including a year-round maintenance and transportation role at its Sayre campus. Sayre Site Director Christy Glasscock said the school is seeking […]
Beckham County Game Warden Reminds Residents to Leave Young Wildlife Alone
Beckham County, OK — As deer fawn season continues across western Oklahoma, Beckham County Game Warden Lt. James Edwards says calls about seemingly abandoned young wildlife are arriving steadily and is reminding residents to resist […]
Texas Man Charged in Beckham County Copper and Aluminum Theft Case
Elk City, OK — A Texas man is facing a felony charge in Beckham County after authorities allege he left an Elk City business with more than $9,000 worth of copper and aluminum without paying […]
Erick Woman Charged After Alleged Armed Home Invasion and Attempted Robbery
Erick, OK — A 46-year-old Erick woman has been charged in Beckham County District Court following an alleged armed home invasion and attempted robbery at an apartment in Erick. According to court records, Nikkii Lynn […]
UPDATE: Sayre Couple Formally Charged Following Search Warrant That Solved Multiple Burglaries
Sayre, OK — Two Sayre residents are now facing multiple felony charges following a Beckham County Sheriff’s Office investigation that led to the recovery of stolen property connected to several burglaries, the seizure of methamphetamine, […]
SWOSU Football Championship Weekend Held in Weatherford
Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) welcomed football alumni, fans, and friends back to Weatherford on June 5-6, 2026, for SWOSU Football Championship Weekend, a two-day celebration dedicated to supporting and advancing the […]
SWOSU English Professor Publishes Research on Storytelling and Digital Media
Weatherford, OK – Associate Professor of English Dr. Taylor Orgeron from Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) recently published a chapter in Emerging Genres: New Formations of Games, a Bloomsbury academic collection that analyzes evolving trends […]
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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. […]




