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Low-Speed Pursuit Ends Safely Near Merritt School
Beckham County, OK – A traffic stop on Interstate 40 last week turned into what Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning described as an “odd pursuit” that ended without injuries. According to Manning, the incident began when an
High-Speed Chase Ends in Arrest Near Elk City
Elk City, OK – An Oklahoma City man is facing multiple charges after a high-speed pursuit across Beckham County ended in a crash on Interstate 40 last month. According to a probable cause affidavit filed in Beckham
Elk City Man Faces Multiple Drug and Firearm Charges in Custer County
Custer County, OK — An Elk City man is facing serious drug and firearm charges after authorities say he was caught with methamphetamine, marijuana, firearms, and drug paraphernalia earlier this month. Jimmy Lee “Rusty” Davis, 64, of
2025 SWOSU Homecoming Set for October 25
Weatherford, OK – The 2025 Homecoming at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is set for the week of October 25. This year’s SWOSU Homecoming theme is “Bulldog Blueprint.” The authorized 2025 SWOSU Homecoming logo is accessible for
Beckham County Drone Assists Texas Deputies in Search
Sayre, OK – The Beckham County Sheriff’s Department provided aerial support to Wheeler County, Texas, during a search for a fleeing suspect. Sheriff Derek Manning said Wheeler County deputies requested one of Beckham County’s drones late Sunday
Explosion and Fire Destroy Mechanic Shop in Elk City
Elk City, OK – A barn-style mechanic shop on East Seventh Street caught fire Monday night after an explosion, according to Elk City Fire Chief Kyle Chervenka. Fire crews were called to 710 E. Seventh at 8:05
“The Pumpkin Mom” Smashes Oklahoma Records at State Weigh-Off
Canute, OK — History was made at the Harrison Family Farm Saturday when Amber Harrison, known statewide as “The Pumpkin Mom,” shattered two Oklahoma state records during the Oklahoma Giant Pumpkin Growers Weigh-Off. For the first time
Elk City Fall Festival Returns with Free Admission
Elk City, OK – The Elk City Fall Festival is set to bring two full days of arts, crafts, food, and fun to the Elk City Convention Center on September 20–21. Admission is free, giving families and
Wellington Man Receives Consecutive Prison Sentences
Childress, TX – On Wednesday, September 10, ten pleas were heard in the 100th Judicial District Court in Childress County. Among those was the case of Kerry Molina, 35, of Wellington, Texas. Luke Inman, District Attorney for
One Injured in Head-On Collision in Kiowa County
Kiowa County, OK – A Mountain View woman was injured Wednesday night in a head-on collision along State Highway 9 in Kiowa County. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the crash happened at 9:07 p.m. when a
