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A 21-year-old Weatherford man died Saturday morning in a single-vehicle crash in Caddo County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

Work to revitalize Elk City’s Main Street is moving forward as part of a major $11.5 million infrastructure project that began in early September 2024.

Carson Rutherford's work has him looking to the skies.

Voters in the Canute Public Schools Independent School District have passed both bond propositions aimed at improving facilities and resources for local students.

Clinton Middle School students were evacuated Tuesday afternoon after a possible fire was reported atop the school’s cafeteria.

The Arapaho and Butler communities have a long history of supporting local students, and district leaders say that support has made a lasting difference.

The SWOSU Athletic Association is pleased to announce that the 19th Annual SWOSU Athletic Auction & Benefit Dinner held August 9 in the Pioneer Event Center raised over $138,000 to support the university’s student-athlete scholarships and athletic recruiting.

The Ranchers of Hemphill County, still recovering from the devastating 2024 Smoke House Creek Wildfire, have once again demonstrated their unwavering spirit of service.

The latest sales tax report is in, reflecting actual sales from June 16 to 30 and estimated sales from July 1 to 15.

A Clinton man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after allegedly leading deputies on a high-speed chase through residential neighborhoods early on August 3.

On August 31, 2025, communities across the globe will unite to remember those who have lost their lives or suffered permanent injury due to drug overdose.

FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT starting 4 PM today through Tuesday morning.

An 81-year-old Weatherford woman died Thursday afternoon following a crash in Custer County.

Canute Public Schools voters will head to the polls Tuesday, August 12, to decide on two bond propositions that district leaders say will bring key upgrades without raising taxes.

SWODA announces a partnership with Sayre Public Schools to enhance emergency preparedness and student safety through the distribution of NARCAN.

Elk City’s biggest tradition is back for its 87th year as the Rodeo of Champions thunders into Beutler Bros. Arena August 29–31.

GPRMC has expanded its women’s health services with the addition of Dr. Corey Jacobs, a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist with more than 24 years of experience in comprehensive women’s care.

The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is hosting several full-day Hunter Education Courses this fall across Western Oklahoma.

Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning says the jail’s body scanner continues to prove its worth after it recently helped deputies intercept a meth pipe before it entered the facility.

Last week, PAC secured a 40-year lease with OSIDA to expand into a 130,000 sq ft hangar at the Oklahoma Air and Space Port in Burns Flat.

A man wanted on serious criminal charges in Beckham County has been apprehended in Texas.

The Elk City Police Department is inviting local seniors to a free Financial Security Training event aimed at protecting community members age 55 and up from scams, fraud, and financial threats.

A Clinton man is facing serious felony charges after authorities say he distributed fentanyl within 2,000 feet of a school and in the presence of a minor.

Renovation work at the Elk City Police Department is steadily moving forward.

The Granite Wash Basin in western Oklahoma saw an increase in drilling activity.

A 21-year-old man from Mountain View was killed Monday evening in a single-vehicle crash about four miles north of Mountain View, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

Expanding access to health care for residents in western Oklahoma, GPRMC today opened an urgent care and general medical clinic in Sayre.

The body of a missing Oklahoma City man has been discovered near Fort Cobb Lake.

A recent multi-agency manhunt ended with one arrest and a drug discovery, thanks in part to quick collaboration and sharp canine instincts, according to Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning.

Southwest Oklahoma is beginning to see signs of drought re-emerging, according to the latest map released Thursday by the U.S. Drought Monitor.