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Voters in Washita County will head to the polls on Tuesday, February 11, for the Board of Education Primary Election, determining the next member for Office No. 5 of the Cordell Public Schools Board of Education.

A winter storm is set to sweep across Western Oklahoma, bringing a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain over the next 24 hours.

A routine traffic stop along Interstate 40 in Custer County led to the arrest of two men on felony drug charges, according to court records.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced that President Donald J. Trump has appointed Scott Mason IV to serve as the 14th regional administrator of the EPA’s South Central Region, also known as Region 6. Mason will lead the implementation of President Trump’s environmental agenda in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas and with 66 Tribal Nations.

Elk City's Luke Thomas made headlines again at the 2025 National Western Stock Show Junior Livestock Auction, securing a second consecutive winning bid from Bluepeak for his prize-winning lamb on January 24.

A tragic two-vehicle collision claimed the lives of three individuals and left another in critical condition Thursday afternoon near Duke.

The filing period for municipal office candidates in Oklahoma ran from Monday through Wednesday, with candidates submitting their declarations for city council positions in Custer and Washita counties.

The Elk City Police Department is inviting community members to participate in its first-ever Citizen’s Police Academy, a free program designed to provide insight into local law enforcement operations.

A fatal crash occurred early Wednesday morning on OK-34 near E County Road 46, approximately five miles north of Sharon.

Scammers posing as law enforcement officers are targeting residents with a fraudulent scheme designed to trick victims into providing personal information or sending money.

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) is investigating a homicide in Arnett at the request of the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office.

Authorities say a homicide investigation led to a lockdown at a western Oklahoma school district on Monday.

Fire crews in the area were busy battling a grass fire in rural Beckham County, northwest of Elk City, on Monday afternoon.

A Texas man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges in Custer County after a routine traffic stop led to the discovery of firearms in his vehicle.

Firefighters battled a camper fire on the north side of Elk City Monday morning.

A fatal single-vehicle collision occurred early Friday morning on U.S. Highway 283 near Arnett.

Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for an Elk City man accused of financially exploiting his elderly mother.

Clinton Public Schools celebrated a major achievement Monday afternoon, announcing they have been awarded a $34.7 million Oklahoma Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduates (GEAR UP) Grant.

The Elk City Leadership Hall of Fame 2024 Inductees are Dr. Dennis Friesen, MD, Allen Robinson and Debra Sisemore.

Authorities have issued an outstanding warrant for two suspects believed to be responsible for multiple burglaries at the Elk City Walmart Superstore.

An Arizona man has been charged with felony assault and battery on a police officer following an incident in Clinton on January 21.

Candidates interested in filing for municipal office in 2 Roger Mills County municipalities will file Declarations of Candidacy beginning 8 a.m. Monday.

SWOSU has been recognized as one of the top institutions in the region in the recently released 2025 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges and Best Online Colleges rankings.

A SWOSU student is recovering after a medical emergency during a National Guard training exercise at the university pool on Tuesday morning.

A Weleetka man is facing multiple charges after a violent altercation at an Elk City restaurant escalated into a confrontation with law enforcement.

Several area high school students mixed with college, university, and technology school representatives at the recent Western Oklahoma Education Expo at Elk City’s Convention Center.

A single-vehicle motorcycle crash on Saturday evening resulted in the death of a Wheeler, Texas man.

During the House Agriculture Committee's organizational meeting, Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) from Cheyenne was named Chair of the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.

The Blair Police Department has enlisted the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to investigate allegations of misconduct involving a teacher and student at Blair High School.

The Auction of Junior Livestock Champions at the 2025 National Western Stock Show broke records, generating an impressive $637,000 across the top eight champion animals.