Clinton City Councilman Ernie Dowdell has announced his campaign for mayor, challenging current Clinton Mayor David Berrong.

A Clinton woman has been charged with fourth-degree arson following an alleged incident involving gasoline and a vehicle late last month, and an outstanding warrant has been issued for her arrest.

Oklahoma House Speaker Pro Tempore Anthony Moore, R-Clinton, has been selected to serve on the Executive Committee of the National Conference of State Legislatures, giving western Oklahoma a voice within one of the nation’s leading organizations representing state lawmakers.

As Route 66 celebrates its 100th anniversary this fall, the city of Clinton is marking the milestone with a signature event pairing an old-fashioned chuckwagon dinner with an outdoor production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! at the historic McLain Rogers Park amphitheater.

U.S. Congressman and Republican U.S. Senate candidate Kevin Hern will visit Clinton on Friday, Aug. 14, for a public meet and greet at the Frisco Conference Center.

A Yukon man faces two felony charges and four misdemeanor counts following an Aug. 1 pursuit that authorities allege reached speeds of 130 mph before ending with a vehicle crashing into the Washita River near Clinton.

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.

The Oklahoma Route 66 Association marked the 100th anniversary of America's Mother Road on Saturday by expanding its traditional Hall of Fame ceremony into a larger Route 66 Centennial Celebration at the Frisco Conference Center in Clinton.

State Rep. Anthony Moore of Clinton has been named The State Chamber's 2026 Legislator of the Year, earning recognition for his leadership on legislation aimed at strengthening innovation, research commercialization, and economic growth across Oklahoma.

The Oklahoma Route 66 Museum, a historic site of the Oklahoma Historical Society, recorded the highest single-day revenue in its more than 30-year history this week.

More than 500 hospitals across the country, including three that serve Western Oklahoma residents, have received warning letters from federal regulators over alleged violations of hospital price transparency rules.

A Clinton, Oklahoma man was sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to a felony drug charge in the 100th Judicial District Court in Childress County, Texas.

A Yukon man has been charged in Custer County District Court with felony grand larceny after authorities say he stole tools and equipment from a Clinton property.

A Weatherford man has been charged in Custer County District Court with escaping from the Clinton City Jail.

An Albuquerque man is facing multiple charges in Custer County after an alleged incident at a Clinton hotel.

Sales tax collections in several Western Oklahoma communities showed mixed results in the latest monthly distribution released by the Oklahoma Tax Commission on May 8, 2026.

An Altus man is facing a felony charge in Custer County after investigators said he withdrew nearly $2,000 that had been mistakenly deposited into a business account and failed to return the money after being notified of the error.

A Clinton veterans organization has paid tribute to one of its own in a meaningful way.

A Clinton man is facing a felony charge after police say he secretly placed cameras inside a woman’s bedroom and captured images without her consent, according to a probable cause affidavit filed in Custer County District Court.

A man died Friday in a self-inflicted shooting at the Clinton High School football field, authorities said.

A Clinton man was injured Thursday night in a motorcycle crash on an Interstate 40 on-ramp in Canadian County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

Homeland Stores has announced a series of changes across Oklahoma, including closures and consolidations, as part of an effort to strengthen the company and refocus on its core operations.

A former police officer who previously worked for both the Clinton and Weatherford Police Departments has been arrested following an investigation by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.

Two Clinton men are facing charges following a series of vehicle break-ins reported early February 14 at a Weatherford apartment complex.

Sales tax collections distributed on February 9 by the Oklahoma Tax Commission show steady growth across much of western Oklahoma, with Elk City and Weatherford posting notable gains.

A bill filed ahead of the Oklahoma Legislature’s 2026 session would significantly limit civil lawsuits against oil and gas companies, including claims tied to climate change and greenhouse gas emissions.

A Mustang man has been charged in Custer County District Court with aggravated trafficking in illegal drugs after Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers allegedly discovered more than 1,000 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop near Clinton.

A Clinton man is facing a felony charge after a high-speed police pursuit through Clinton that ended in a crash north of town.

Clinton Public Schools placed all campuses on a soft lockdown late Tuesday morning following an anonymous threat reported at Clinton Middle School.

A 15 year old girl is missing from the Clinton area, and authorities are asking for the public’s help.