Port of Entry Officer Injured After Interstate Crash Near Texas State Line
Beckham County, OK – A port of entry officer was injured Sunday, July 12, after the officer’s vehicle was struck from behind while working in the area of the Oklahoma Port of Entry just east […]
Fire at Former Beckham County Grow Site Highlights Cleanup Concerns
Elk City, OK – A weekend grass fire at a former marijuana grow operation west of Elk City reignited concerns about abandoned grow houses across Oklahoma and the hazardous materials often left behind. According to […]
New Event Park Emerging in the Shadow of 2 Elk City Landmarks
Elk City, OK – Red dirt is being moved to create an outdoor event center with green space. Located on the east side of the downtown business district, just south of the Parker Drilling Rig […]
Two Arizona Men Injured in I-40 Crash East of Hydro
Caddo County, OK – Two Arizona men were injured Friday night after a vehicle left Interstate 40 and crashed into a creek bottom east of Hydro, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The crash happened […]
Canute Public Works Authority Receives $999,999 Water System Loan with Principal Forgiveness from the OWRB
Oklahoma City, OK – The Canute Public Works Authority (Authority) received approval for a $999,999 loan with 100% principal forgiveness on Tuesday from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve the Authority’s water infrastructure. […]
State Awards $18 Million to Oklahoma Sheriff’s Offices, Western Oklahoma Counties Receive Major Grants
Oklahoma City, OK – County sheriff’s offices across Oklahoma will receive a boost in funding after Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced the distribution of $18 million in grants to all 77 counties on Monday, July […]
Rep. Moore Named State Chamber’s 2026 Legislator of the Year
Oklahoma City, OK – State Rep. Anthony Moore of Clinton has been named The State Chamber’s 2026 Legislator of the Year, earning recognition for his leadership on legislation aimed at strengthening innovation, research commercialization, and […]
Elk City Alumni Reunion Registration Still Open
Elk City, OK – Registration is still open for the upcoming Elk City Alumni Reunion, which welcomes anyone who attended Elk City schools through the class of 2006. The reunion will be held Friday, July […]
SWOSU to Host One-Day STEAM Summer Camp for Area Students
Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) will welcome area students to campus for the SWOSU STEAM Dawg HOUSE Academy Summer Camp on Thursday, July 16, at the SWOSU Wellness Center in Weatherford. The […]
SWOSU Selects Three Faculty Members to Lead Academic Departments
Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has recently selected three longtime faculty members to lead academic departments. Dr. Eric Paul has been named chair of the Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Dr. […]
SWOSU Awards 670 Degrees Following Spring 2026 Semester
Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) awarded 670 degrees to 611 students following the Spring 2026 semester. The commencement ceremonies took place in May at the Pioneer Event Center on the Weatherford campus. […]
Lawsuit Over Weatherford Ammonia Leak Delayed Until January 2027
Arapaho, OK – A civil lawsuit filed on behalf of residents and others affected by the November 2025 ammonia gas leak in downtown Weatherford has been placed on hold until January 2027 while federal investigators […]
Oklahoma House Speaker Pro Tem Anthony Moore Endorses Gentner Drummond for Governor
Oklahoma City, OK – Oklahoma House Speaker Pro Tem Anthony Moore has announced his endorsement of Gentner Drummond in Oklahoma’s Republican gubernatorial runoff, saying the attorney general best represents his priorities for the state’s future. […]
Brigadier General Colby Wyatt to Speak at Foss Lake Christmas in July Opening Ceremony
Foss Lake, OK – The organizers of Foss Lake Christmas in July have announced Brigadier General Colby Wyatt, Director of the Joint Staff for the Oklahoma National Guard, as the featured guest speaker for the […]
Elk City Woman Charged with Three Counts of Animal Cruelty
Elk City, OK – An Elk City woman has been charged with three felony counts of animal cruelty after investigators alleged two dogs and a ball python were found in severely neglected condition at a […]
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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. […]
