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A Texas man is facing felony charges in Oklahoma after allegedly driving under the influence with a minor in the vehicle.

The streets of downtown Elk City will come alive with celebration on Thursday, August 1, 2025, as the city hosts its annual Block Party from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.

A disturbing series of events has led to the arrest of three individuals in Woodward County following a child sexual abuse investigation and a retaliatory shooting, according to a press release from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI).

Oklahoma State Representative Nick Archer of District 55 and from Elk City has been recognized by the Oklahoma State Chamber of Commerce with a “Legislature of the Year” award.

Canute Public Schools has announced a new bond proposal for 2025 that would fund key improvements across the district—without any projected increase in taxes for residents.

The 2025 KECO Kids Fishing Derby was a splash! Held July 19 at beautiful Ackley Park in Elk City, OK, the day was full of smiles, sunshine, and fish tales.

Sales tax revenue figures for May 2025 show mixed results across Western Oklahoma, with some towns seeing gains while others experienced slight drops compared to the same time last year.

Elk City is currently hiring a Full-Time Animal Control Officer.

Two of Elk City’s newest police officers are now officially certified to serve.

PSO is pleased to announce the promotion of Jeremy Ambrose to the role of Economic Development Director.

Two Wellington, Texas men were sentenced on felony charges in the 100th Judicial District Court on Monday, July 14, during a busy day of court that saw 11 total pleas.

Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning says illegal marijuana grows in Oklahoma are on the decline, thanks in large part to increased administrative enforcement.

The Clinton Regional Airport is set to receive a major upgrade after the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics approved a $1.9 million construction project as part of its Fiscal Year 2026 plans.

A Foss man is dead after being struck by a vehicle on I-40 early Saturday morning.

Dr. Kalie Kerth has been named director of the SWOSU College of Pharmacy Rural Health Center.

SWOSU has announced that Mr. Garrett King will assume the role of Executive Director of the SWOSU Office of Institutional Advancement, effective immediately.

Shooting fireworks July 4th at Ackley Park is a lot of fun, but it leaves a big mess.

Candidate filing for the Board of Education for Erick School District Begins Monday, July 28th.

OSIDA is set to convene on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 9 a.m. in the Oklahoma Department of Transportation's First Floor Commission Room in Oklahoma City.

Two Texas residents have been formally charged in connection with a 2023 car wash burglary in Elk City, with outstanding warrants now issued in Beckham County.

Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning is reminding residents to lock their vehicles and remove valuables after a pistol was recently stolen from a rural area.

Entities in Southwest Oklahoma are urged to attend one of the upcoming REAP meetings hosted by SWODA.

One of Western Oklahoma’s most anticipated summer celebrations returns this year as Foss Lake Christmas in July brings two full days of fun to Foss State Park.

Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning shared an emotional message in response to the devastating floods in Texas.

A Watonga teenager is facing criminal charges after allegedly pointing a loaded handgun at two individuals and firing multiple rounds into the air near the Canadian River Bridge.

High school students from western Oklahoma are spending part of their summer at SWOSU, where they are getting a firsthand look at college life while building academic and career readiness skills through the university’s Upward Bound program.

Oklahoma Launches Future as Leader in Space Industry

PSO is reminding the public and its customers across Oklahoma to remain vigilant against ongoing scam attempts.

The Oklahoma wheat harvest surged forward over the past five days, though progress varied across the state due to scattered rain and persistent humidity.

Preservation Oklahoma has released its 2025 list of the state's Most Endangered Places, and Erick’s own West Winds Motel has made the list.