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The Penny News 1086
News | January 20, 2026
The Wheeler Volunteer Fire Department recently held its annual awards banquet, recognizing the dedication, sacrifice, and hard work of its firefighters over the past year.
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The Penny News 1085
News | January 19, 2026
A coordinated, countywide emergency response helped stop four grass fires Friday afternoon, Jan. 16, with minimal damage despite ongoing drought conditions and elevated fire danger.
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The Penny News 1084
News | January 16, 2026
With the 2026 Regular Session set to begin Monday, February 2, members of the Oklahoma House are finalizing bill filings and committee agendas.
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The Penny News 1083
News | January 15, 2026
SWOSU will host the 38th National Convention of Alpha Mu Gamma, the National Collegiate Languages Honor Society, from March 5–7, 2026.
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The Penny News 1082
News | January 15, 2026
An Elk City man is facing felony charges following an alleged pursuit and arrest near Sayre.
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The Penny News 1081
News | January 15, 2026
SWOSU staff members were recognized Thursday, Jan. 8 during the 2026 Staff Day for a combined 435 years of service to the university.
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The Penny News 1080
News | January 15, 2026
A 15 year old girl is missing from the Clinton area, and authorities are asking for the public’s help.
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The Penny News 1079
News | January 15, 2026
The Elk City Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Chamber Banquet Tuesday night, bringing together local leaders, businesses, and community members for an evening focused on leadership, service, and the community’s future.
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The Penny News 1078
News | January 14, 2026
Elk City Police Chief John Cook says the department is essentially finished with its long awaited police and fire facility project, with one major piece still pending before full occupancy.
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The Penny News 1077
News | January 14, 2026
The Department of Music at SWOSU will host the 56th Annual SWOSU Jazz Festival on February 19–20, 2026 in Weatherford.
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The Penny News 1076
News | January 14, 2026
High speed fiber internet is now live for residents and businesses in and around Burns Flat and Granite, marking a major step forward for connectivity in western Oklahoma.
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The Penny News 1075
News | January 13, 2026
A weekend traffic stop on Interstate 40 nearly turned dangerous for a Beckham County deputy and ended with a drug related DUI arrest, according to Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning.
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The Penny News 1074
News | January 13, 2026
A Sayre man has been charged in Beckham County District Court with larceny of a motor vehicle following an investigation that began just before Christmas.
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The Penny News 1073
News | January 13, 2026
Voters in Roger Mills County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the February 10th Merritt School District Election should apply now.
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The Penny News 1072
News | January 11, 2026
On Thursday, December 11, 26 pleas were entered in the 100th Judicial District Court in Childress County.
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The Penny News 1071
News | January 11, 2026
Oklahoma House Speaker Pro-Tem Anthony Moore says the next three weeks at the State Capitol will be critical in shaping budget decisions and policy priorities for the upcoming legislative session.
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The Penny News 1070
News | January 08, 2026
Following the retirement of longtime Elk City Police Chief Eddie Holland, the City of Elk City has officially named John Cook as its new Police Chief.
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The Penny News 1069
News | January 07, 2026
Beckham County law enforcement saw a relatively calm holiday season this year, with fewer serious incidents than in years past, according to Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning.
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The Penny News 1068
News | January 07, 2026
A reckless driving incident on Interstate 40 ended with an arrest after a brief pursuit and canine deployment Tuesday in Beckham County, according to Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning.
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The Penny News 1067
News | January 07, 2026
The City of Erick is receiving new federal funding to strengthen its local wildfire response capabilities.
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The Penny News 1066
News | January 05, 2026
Friday, January 16th, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the February 10th Merritt School District Special Election, Roger Mills County Election Board Secretary Kelly Tice said today.
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The Penny News 1065
News | January 05, 2026
Public Service Company of Oklahoma has gone public with a new rate hike request filed with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission that could increase customer electric bills by about 15% if approved.
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The Penny News 1064
News | January 05, 2026
The Oklahoma Transportation Commission met Monday morning, receiving updates on major highway projects and approving several engineering contracts and bridge improvements across the state.
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The Penny News 1063
News | January 05, 2026
Western Oklahoma could be facing another dangerous wildfire season as early as January, with forecasters warning conditions may be worse and more widespread than last year.
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The Penny News 1062
News | December 30, 2025
A Sayre man is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say he organized a forged check scheme from inside the Beckham County Jail.
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The Penny News 1061
News | December 30, 2025
A former Elk City teacher and a long-time Elk City businessman and civic leader recognized new alumni at the recent Southwestern Oklahoma State University fall graduation ceremony in Weatherford.
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The Penny News 1060
News | December 30, 2025
A wildfire burning near Kiowa Road in Roger Mills County scorched more than 300 acres of pasture land Tuesday afternoon before crews were able to bring it largely under control.
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The Penny News 1059
News | December 30, 2025
The top Western Oklahoma stories of 2025
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The Penny News 1058
News | December 29, 2025
A North Carolina woman is facing felony and misdemeanor drug charges following a traffic stop on Interstate 40 in Custer County.
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The Penny News 1057
News | December 29, 2025
Nearly a year after the Smokehouse Creek Fire scorched more than a million acres across the Texas Panhandle and into Western Oklahoma, the cities of Wheeler and Canadian, Texas are among eleven Panhandle communities joining forces.

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