A crash involving two semi trucks temporarily shut down the westbound lanes of Interstate 40 early Monday morning near Elk City after the vehicles became tangled in the highway's cable barrier system.

The deadline for requesting an Absentee Ballot for the August 25, 2026, Runoff Primary Election is Monday, August 10, 2026, at 5 p.m.

Downtown Elk City will be the place to be Friday evening as residents and visitors can enjoy live music, food vendors, family activities, shopping, and Oklahoma's annual Tax Free Weekend during the Downtown Elk City Block Party.

The Clinton Chamber of Commerce recognized several outstanding community members during its annual awards presentation Friday, July 31, as part of the Route 66 Centennial Banquet at the Frisco Center.