Beckham County Rural Water District No. 1 has issued mandatory water restrictions for all customers due to ongoing drought conditions and a declining water table in the district’s well field.

SWOSU has received $500,000 in Phase II funding through TeachForwardOK to support its Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Pathway.

A Binger woman was injured Wednesday morning after her vehicle struck a deer and rolled in Caddo County.

The Beckham County Sheriff’s Office recently arrested a man on complaints of stalking and falsely reporting a crime following an investigation that Sheriff Derek Manning says began with an unserved emergency protective order.

Western Oklahoma voters decided several closely watched local and state races Tuesday, with contests in Beckham County, Mangum and Weatherford.

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.

A Weatherford disturbance has resulted in felony charges against a 29-year-old.

Drought conditions have rapidly intensified across western Oklahoma, prompting several counties to extend burn bans as hot, dry weather continues to increase wildfire concerns.

SWOSU has announced the 21st class of its President’s Leadership Class, a selective four-semester program for students with strong leadership potential. Fifteen students, including 13 high school seniors and two transfer students, have been selected for the 2026-27 academic year.

SWOSU’s Master of Education in Education Administration program has been named to OnlineMasters.com’s 2026 list of the Best 50 Master’s in Education Administration Programs.

SWOSU Allied Health Sciences students started the fall semester with their programs and faculty together in one location for the first time in many years. The department has moved from six buildings across campus to the third floor of the CPP Building.

The Elk City Police Department has received a $5,000 grant from Marathon Petroleum to purchase new equipment aimed at improving public safety.

Voters will have several decisions to make at the polls Tuesday, with ballots featuring local municipal races, state and federal contests, a county commission race and two proposed amendments to the Oklahoma Constitution.

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.

A long-awaited project aimed at protecting the east pond at Ackley Park from continued soil erosion has been completed, addressing concerns about the pond’s shoreline and nearby infrastructure.

Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning says the county's School Resource Officer program is providing benefits that extend well beyond having a law enforcement presence on school campuses.

Local businesses have generated more sales-tax money than ever.

Sayre and Cloud Chief fire departments are among six Oklahoma volunteer fire departments receiving $10,000 grants through the 2026 State Farm Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program.

Custer County is now under a countywide burn ban as extreme heat and a prolonged lack of rainfall continue to increase wildfire concerns across western Oklahoma and much of the state.

SWOSU's School Psychology Program has earned full national accreditation as Oklahoma schools continue to need professionals who support students’ learning, behavior and mental health.

Some Beckham County residents are being urged to conserve water and prepare for another round of dangerous heat as temperatures climb well into the triple digits across the region.

The 29th annual KECO Open continued its tradition of giving back to Western Oklahoma, raising $9,000 for the Red Knights Motorcycle Club and the Dream League of Elk City.

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.

Early voting for the Runoff Primary Election, and the City of Weatherford Municipal Primary Election, on August 25th, will begin Thursday, August 20, and Friday, August 21st from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and also on Saturday, August 22nd from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Custer County Election Board office located at 633 North 6th Street, Clinton.

SWOSU has announced its President’s and Dean’s Honor Rolls for the Summer 2026 semester.

A 69-year-old Arizona man was killed Tuesday afternoon in a multi-vehicle collision at the intersection of State Highway 33 and U.S. Highway 270 in Blaine County.

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation added a coat of white paint to some heavily-traveled asphalt on Route 66 in Elk City's northeast corner.

Northfork Electric Cooperative General Manager Brent Meador says the region continues to have adequate electricity to meet demand during the summer heat, but when customers use power could become increasingly important in the years ahead.

A Sayre family of eight is receiving help from the community after losing their home and belongings in an early morning fire Thursday.

Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning is warning residents to be on alert as scam attempts continue to increase across the area, with many recent schemes specifically targeting senior citizens.