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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.

Elk City’s annual 4th of July celebration is set for Friday at Ackley Park

SWOSU has announced the 20th class of its President’s Leadership Class.

A boating incident on Canton Lake prompted an emergency response Sunday evening after a man fell into the water without a life jacket and couldn’t immediately be located.

One local man is urging people not to forget how dangerous fireworks can be.

AAA says a busy Fourth of July travel period is on the way.

SWOSU contributed more than $360.9 million in total economic output to the State of Oklahoma in fiscal year 2024.

Beckham County deputies recovered a stolen vehicle and arrested a suspect Friday (June 20) after a sharp-eyed deputy and some solid police work helped crack the case.

SWOSU has announced the list of graduates for the Spring 2025 semester.

The 2025 Oklahoma wheat harvest is moving quickly, with many producers and custom harvesters finishing up in the southwest.

Beckham County deputies got an unexpected surprise when they spotted a man scaling the scaffolding around the county courthouse in downtown Sayre.

A Wellington man has been sentenced to probation following a felony plea in Hall County’s 100th Judicial District Court.

On Tuesday, June 24, the Elk City Police Department executed a search warrant at a residence on 9th Street as part of an ongoing drug investigation.

OSIDA will consider multiple action items at its upcoming meeting on Friday, June 27, potentially advancing both economic development and education in Western Oklahoma.

Randy is dandy at writing great books.

SWOSU is expanding its global reach with a new educational agreement signed at one of the world’s largest international trade shows.

A collision that occurred earlier this month on U.S. Highway 60 has resulted in a fatality, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

The Elk City Police Department is set to host a specialized Use of Force Training presented by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) from September 23rd through 26th.

Shylan and Carl Birdsong of Amarillo, Texas have made a generous gift to the SWOSU Football Legacy Fund.

SWODA and SORTPO are pleased to announce the grant award of $30,000 from the Carolyn Watson Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation Fund at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation.