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Two Fires Keep Western Oklahoma Crews Busy Thursday
Western OK – Firefighters in Beckham and Roger Mills counties responded to separate fires Thursday, including a house fire near Elk City and a grass fire south of Cheyenne. Elk City firefighters spent several hours Thursday morning
Structure Fire Near Elk City Destroys Home, Fire Chief Warns Dry Conditions Remain
Western OK – A rural home north of Elk City was destroyed by fire Thursday, one of two fires that kept western Oklahoma crews busy despite recent rainfall. Elk City Fire Chief Kyle Chervenka said firefighters were
Great Plains Regional Medical Center Continues Free Community Education Series
Elk City, OK – Great Plains Regional Medical Center (GPRMC) will continue its free monthly education series, Community Connections, with a September session focused on financial literacy. This month’s event, “Building a Healthy Financial Future,” will take
OKIE811 Safety Day Coming to Elk City September 16
Elk City, OK – OKIE811 will host an Elk City Safety Day on Wednesday, September 16, at Western Technology Center, offering free training for excavators, facility operators, vendors and others involved in underground utility safety and damage
Three Lightning-Strike Fires Keep Roger Mills County Crews Busy
Roger Mills County, OK – Roger Mills County fire departments responded to three separate lightning-caused fires near Reydon Wednesday evening, with crews ultimately bringing all three incidents under control. According to Roger Mills County Emergency Management, the
Premium Aerospace Center Oklahoma Lands First Delta 757
Burns Flat, OK – Washita County’s aeronautical artists are getting to work on a high-flying canvas. The first of five Delta Air Lines airplanes landed at Burns Flat’s Premium Aerospace Center (PAC) Oklahoma runway for a fresh
Elk City Chamber Announces Rodeo Parade Winners
Elk City, OK – The Elk City Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners from Saturday’s Rodeo Parade, with local businesses, schools, organizations, churches and individuals earning honors in several categories. In the Commercial division, Sigma Bar-S
Elk City Schools Adds Weather Station to Improve Student Safety
Elk City, OK – Elk City Public Schools has added a new weather monitoring system designed to improve student safety and give school officials better information when making decisions about travel, outdoor activities and severe weather. Superintendent
Burn Bans Remain Across Much of Western Oklahoma
Western OK – Burn bans remain in effect across much of western Oklahoma as hot, dry conditions continue to elevate wildfire concerns. As of Tuesday, 56 of Oklahoma’s 77 counties are under burn bans, including several counties
Passenger Killed in Dewey County Rollover Crash
Oakwood, OK – A Texas man was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning in Dewey County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at approximately 5:38 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, on U.S. Highway




