Elk City Fire Department Promotes Fire Safety, Offers Free Smoke Detectors for Homes

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 County Sheriff

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. According to

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 from 7

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 also expressing

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 outdoorsman is

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 Closed Cruise

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 Patrol. Charles

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 and County

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 a maintenance,

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 the urge

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 for the

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 O’Dell faces

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, and a

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 Bulldog Football

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 and structures

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) will begin offering a Master of Education in English Education in fall 2026 through the Department of Language and Literature. The online graduate program is designed for educators and

Sayre, OK – Beckham County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officers recently attended the Oklahoma Association of School Resource Officers (OKASRO) Conference, joining law enforcement officers, educators and school administrators from across the state to discuss current school

Elk City, OK – Two people were injured early Sunday morning after a vehicle reportedly struck a deer, left the roadway, hit a tree, and caught fire east of Elk City. According to Elk City Fire Chief

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) faculty and students from the Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences recently shared the geological history of Oklahoma during a community presentation at the Weatherford Public Library. The presentation,

Collingsworth County, TX – A 59-year-old Wellington man died Saturday following a single-vehicle rollover crash in rural Collingsworth County. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the crash occurred at approximately 5:17 p.m. on June 6

Elk City, OK – A Hanceville, Alabama man was injured in a single-vehicle rollover accident early Tuesday morning in Beckham County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The collision occurred at approximately 4:44 a.m. on June 2

Elk City, OK – The Elk City Police Department is asking for the public’s help as investigators work to identify and locate individuals involved in a shooting that occurred near Panel Road in Elk City. According to

Cheyenne, OK — Early voting begins Thursday June 11th for voters in Roger Mills County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of voting early at

Cheyenne, OK — Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 16th, for the Roger Mills County Primary Election. Roger Mills County Election Board Secretary Kelly Tice offers these important tips to voters—especially

Cheyenne, OK — Registered voters who become physically incapacitated after 5:00 p.m. Monday, June 1st and are unable make it to the polls, still have an opportunity to cast their ballot. Roger Mills County Election Board Secretary