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A single-vehicle crash Monday evening on Interstate 40 near Sayre left one man dead.

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch effective until 11:00 PM CDT tonight, for several counties including Beckham, Custer, Washita, and Roger Mills.

Get ready to satisfy your sweet tooth for a good cause!

Early voting begins Thursday, May 8th for voters in Roger Mills County.

An Elk City woman has been arrested following an investigation into allegations of inappropriate communication with a juvenile.

The Town of Canute has been awarded $695,000 through the Oklahoma Route 66 Revitalization Grant Program.

A 35-year-old man from Chicago, Illinois, has been arrested in Elk City after allegedly using a fake identity to claim a stolen rental vehicle.

Joni (Jordan) McConnell is the most successful Elk City High School tennis player of all time.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in parts of Texas and Oklahoma affected by extreme heat and winds from June 1 through December 31, 2024.

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) has announced the 2024 Certified Healthy Oklahoma awardees, recognizing outstanding efforts in promoting health and wellness throughout the state.

The Oklahoma Broadband Office is set to officially launch a series of broadband expansion projects that will bring high-speed internet to 14 counties, with a special focus on underserved areas in western Oklahoma — including Custer, Jackson, Kiowa, Roger Mills, and Washita counties.

The SWOSU Department of Chemistry and Physics will host its annual Engineering Physics Spring Banquet on Saturday.

A Clinton pair is facing serious charges following a violent home invasion that left one victim hospitalized.

The Elk City Police Department is conducting an investigation at the request of the District Attorney’s Office involving a Sayre man.

After nearly five years leading Clinton Public Schools, Superintendent Tyler Bridges is moving on.

A fatal single-vehicle crash occurred Tuesday morning about seven miles west of Thomas.

SWOSU’s LPN to BSN program has been ranked 2nd in the state for 2025 by PracticalNursing.org

SWOSU has announced its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame honorees.

Elk City residents can take advantage of free dumping at the Elk City Municipal Landfill from Monday, April 28 through Saturday, May 3, 2025, as part of the city’s annual spring cleanup effort.

SWOSU has announced the appointment of Dayna Hardaway as the institution's next Assistant Vice President for Human Resources.

Voters in Roger Mills County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the May 13th Special County Election should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Kelly Tice said today.

A high-speed police chase through Elk City ended in an arrest just after 2 a.m. Sunday, April 8 after a suspect refused to stop for officers and endangered multiple drivers along the way.

A Clinton man is facing serious charges after a high-speed chase through Custer County on April 5.

The City of Elk City is currently accepting applications for a full-time police officer position.

A fatal crash claimed the lives of two Ringling residents Thursday afternoon near Sweetwater.

Friday, April 18th, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the May 13th Roger Mills County Special Election, Roger Mills County Election Board Secretary Kelly Tice said today.

Oklahoma cities have reported their April 2025 sales tax revenue figures, reflecting February sales, with varied results compared to April 2024.

During the latest meeting of the Elk City Commission, the newly elected mayor into office.

The 41st Annual Southwest Farm & Home Expo returns to the Elk City Convention Center April 12–13, 2025, bringing two days of agriculture, education, livestock, food, and family fun to Western Oklahoma.

Longtime Cloud Chief Firefighter Bob Ogle has retired after 16 years of dedicated service to the community.