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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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The Penny News 1056
News | December 29, 2025
City officials in Sayre say water service has been fully restored following a major 12 inch transmission line break early Christmas morning, with testing now underway to lift the city’s precautionary boil water advisory.
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The Penny News 1055
News | December 28, 2025
One person was injured in a single vehicle collision early Sunday morning in Beckham County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.
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The Penny News 1054
News | December 26, 2025
Sayre city officials have issued a precautionary boil water advisory after a 12-inch transmission main broke on Christmas Day, cutting service for parts of the community and raising concerns about water safety.
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The Penny News 1053
News | December 22, 2025
The Regional University System of Oklahoma and SWOSU today announced the appointment of Dr. Joel Kendall as Interim President of Southwestern Oklahoma State University, effective January 12.
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The Penny News 1052
News | December 22, 2025
State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax announced today that no political party filed a notice to allow Independents to vote in its primaries and runoff primaries during the 2026-2027 election years.
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The Penny News 1051
News | December 22, 2025
An Elk City Police investigation into reported theft and fraud at Walmart has led to the arrest of a Clinton woman on multiple felony charges.
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The Penny News 1050
News | December 22, 2025
A stolen vehicle reported in Erick was recovered within hours thanks to quick work by the Beckham County Sheriff’s Office.
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The Penny News 1049
News | December 22, 2025
Beckham County Sheriff’s Office deputies recovered multiple firearms while serving a search warrant connected to an ongoing child abuse investigation in Beckham County, according to Sheriff Derek Manning.
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The Penny News 1048
News | December 22, 2025
An investigation by the Beckham County Sheriff’s Office uncovered an attempted fraud scheme involving an inmate inside the Beckham County Jail, according to Sheriff Derek Manning.
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The Penny News 1047
News | December 22, 2025
Bobbie Walker has announced her candidacy for Wheeler County Clerk, citing long-standing ties to the county and extensive experience in county government.
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The Penny News 1046
News | December 22, 2025
Enrollment is now open for the Spring 2026 term of the SWOSU Music Academy, a program that connects young musicians with quality instruction and performance opportunities.
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The Penny News 1045
News | December 20, 2025
A two vehicle collision was reported Friday night at the intersection of State Highway 152 and State Highway 58 in Caddo County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.
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The Penny News 1044
News | December 18, 2025
A Beckham County man is facing multiple charges after an incident at a local hospital escalated into assaults on medical staff and law enforcement, according to Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning.

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