Authorities in Beckham County played a key supporting role in the search and discovery of Oklahoma Senate candidate Barry Christian, whose body was later found inside his vehicle in a remote area near Erick.

SWOSU alumni and friends gathered on April 27, 2026, for the annual SWOSU Everett Dobson Golf Classic.

The Elk City Police Department has completed a recent compliance operation targeting registered sex offenders and violent offenders within the city.

A Warr Acres man has been arrested following an investigation into multiple fires in Roger Mills County earlier this year.

A Leedey man has been arrested in Roger Mills County in connection with allegations involving the sexual assault of a child and violations related to sex offender registration.

The Department of Music at SWOSU invites middle and high school musicians to register for its 2026 summer music camps.

CUDD Pressure Control in Elk City is making a $9 million investment in the future.

Seven students have been named as the Madge Lenz Jordan Scholars for the Academic Year at SWOSU.

Friday, May 22nd, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the June 16th Oklahoma Primary Election.

Barry Christian, a Republican candidate for Oklahoma Senate District 38, has been found dead after being reported missing earlier this week, according to family members and state investigators.

SWOSU has announced the dedication of the Brewster-Bryant Family Office of the Dean of the College of Pharmacy in the new Jerry & Margaret Hodge Center for Pharmacy & Rural Health at the institution’s main campus in Weatherford.

SWOSU will host four commencement ceremonies in May on the Weatherford campus for Spring 2026 graduates.

A coordinated effort between local and state law enforcement led to the arrest of a suspect connected to a poaching incident over the weekend.

Authorities are investigating three fires reported Friday morning that are believed to have been intentionally set, according to Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning.

A discovery near Texola earlier this week led to a coordinated response from local and military officials after what appeared to be unexploded military ordnance was uncovered during construction work.

SWOSU has announced the dedication of the Jim & Freda Mogg Conference Room in the new Jerry & Margaret Hodge Center for Pharmacy & Rural Health at the institution’s main campus in Weatherford.

A Missouri man injured in an accidental shooting during a turkey hunt in Greer County has died from his injuries.

A Sayre man has been arrested after investigators say he continued contacting a juvenile in violation of a protective order and probation conditions.

A single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning in Caddo County claimed the life of a 19-year-old Calumet man, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

An investigation by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation resulted in multiple citations for a hunter accused of illegally killing a turkey in western Oklahoma earlier this month.

A team of students from SWOSU earned a top 10 national finish in the CLC, a notable achievement in only the university’s second year of participation.

A Clinton veterans organization has paid tribute to one of its own in a meaningful way.

Elk City Public Schools are continuing to build on academic growth by focusing on a key need outside the classroom, making sure students are fed.

Elk City Public Schools recognized two standout employees during a professional development day last Friday, naming its 2025–2026 Support Staff and Teacher of the Year.

An Elk City landmark is showing its true colors.

SWOSU has named Danni Sottile of Elk City, Oklahoma as the Dr. Gerry & Phyllis Church Scholar for Academic Year 2025-2026.

Sales tax collections distributed April 9 by the Oklahoma Tax Commission show solid growth across much of western Oklahoma, with several communities posting year over year gains.

A commercial vehicle driver from Minnesota was injured Tuesday afternoon after strong winds from a severe thunderstorm caused a rollover crash on Oklahoma Highway Patrol-reported Interstate 40 in Beckham County.

State Rep. Nick Archer says a lack of coordination and follow-through between state agencies has led to the release of captive-raised deer into the wild without a formal program or scientific framework in place.

The Southwestern Oklahoma State University Foundation, Incorporated (SWOSUF) hosted its first-ever Chairman’s Tower Shoot recently.