Two Clinton men are facing charges following a series of vehicle break-ins reported early February 14 at a Weatherford apartment complex.

Dr. Tugba Sevin, Professor of Italian and Spanish at SWOSU, has been named a finalist for the 2026 Oklahoma Medal for Excellence in the Regional University/Community College Teaching category, one of the most prestigious honors awarded to public educators in Oklahoma.

FFA Week - Canute High School FFA visits with Jimmy Clark on Today In Ag

FFA Week - Hollis High School FFA visits with Jimmy Clark on Today In Ag

Elk City firefighters responded Tuesday evening to a reported residential structure fire in the 900 block of South Oliver.

A truck driver was arrested on Interstate 40 in Beckham County after deputies responded to reports of a vehicle traveling just 10 miles per hour in the left lane.

FFA Week - Hammon High School FFA visits with Jimmy Clark on Today In Ag

FFA Week - Elk City High School FFA visits with Jimmy Clark on Today In Ag

Both eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 at mile marker 8 in Beckham County were closed for more than five hours Monday following a fatal collision, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

A California man is facing a felony drug trafficking charge after authorities say nearly 100 pounds of marijuana were discovered during a traffic stop in Custer County.

Elk City alumni are encouraged to mark their calendars now for a summer tradition that brings generations together.

Sales tax collections distributed on February 9 by the Oklahoma Tax Commission show steady growth across much of western Oklahoma, with Elk City and Weatherford posting notable gains.

Friday, March 13th, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the April 7th Reydon Board of Education General Election, Roger Mills County Election Board.

A Weatherford man has been charged after police said they found methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia during a traffic stop and later discovered suspected meth hidden in his sock at the Weatherford Municipal Jail.

Students from the SWOSU Department of Biological and Biological and Biomedical Sciences spent Feb. 7–8 at Quartz Mountain State Park for a field experience tied to their Biology of Plants and Ecology courses.

Students at Southwestern Oklahoma State University reported strong satisfaction with their overall college experience, according to results from the 2025 Student Satisfaction Inventory.

FFA Week - Mangum High School FFA visits with Jimmy Clark on Today In Ag

A Hollis woman has been charged after authorities say she struck and killed a pedestrian on U.S. Highway 62 on Saturday, Feb. 14.

A large law enforcement presence from multiple states gathered at Clinton Lake on Friday as part of a joint effort to search the lake for possible evidence in a murder case.

FFA Week - Erick High School FFA visits with Jimmy Clark on Today In Ag

SWOSU has selected the SWOSU World Languages Scholars for the 2025-2026 Academic Year.

FFA Week - Merritt High School FFA visits with Jimmy Clark on Today In Ag

A 54-year-old Hollis woman was killed Saturday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle on U.S. Highway 62, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

FFA Week - Cheyenne High School FFA visits with Jimmy Clark on Today In A

FFA Week - Sweetwater High School FFA visits with Jimmy Clark on Today In Ag - Thursday, February 19, 2026

FFA Week - Reydon High School FFA visits with Jimmy Clark on Today In Ag - Wednesday, February 18, 2026

The Elk City Police Department has announced its 2nd Annual Citizens Police Academy, set to begin April 2.

Two men were arrested Monday in connection with an identity theft investigation involving an Elk City business.

State Sen. Brent Howard, R-Altus, said the second week of the 2026 legislative session brought a full slate of committee meetings and key policy discussions, including the first meeting of the Senate Judiciary Committee, which he chairs.

SWOSU has announced its 2026 Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame honorees.