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Two Custer City residents are facing serious felony charges related to alleged child abuse and neglect.

The filing period for municipal office candidates in Beckham and Custer Counties opens on Monday, February 3, 2025, at 8:00 a.m.

The OSBI is providing an update on the tragic double homicide near Granite.

An Oklahoma City woman has been sentenced to seven years in prison following a sentencing hearing in Arapaho at the Custer County Courthouse.

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported a fatality from a collision that occurred on January 15, 2025, approximately nine miles west of Watonga on US-270.

On Tuesday, January 14, four pleas took place in the 100th Judicial District Court in Childress County, Texas.

An Elk City woman is wanted on charges of child neglect following a traffic stop in late August 2024.

With the upcoming legislative session set to begin next month, local politicians have been busy preparing bills they plan to introduce this year.

Elk City's new Museum Complex Curator enjoys educating, telling stories, and preserving history.

An Elk City man was arrested recently following an extensive investigation into a death last April.

On Sunday night, the District 3 Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force requested the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) to investigate a double homicide.

The President’s Honor Roll and Dean’s Honor Roll at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) in Weatherford, Sayre, and Yukon have been announced for the 2024 fall semester, including students from 18 states in the U.S. and 24 countries worldwide.

The Elk City Police Department Criminal Investigations Division has arrested a 19-year-old suspect in connection with a reported sexual assault that occurred during the week of Thanksgiving.

Get ready for high-flying fun as the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters make their victorious return to the Pioneer Event Center on the Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) campus in Weatherford.

The Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) has approved a settlement in Public Service Company of Oklahoma’s (PSO) rate review.

Authorities have arrested an Elk City man on a felony charge of Computer Fraud/Unlawful Use of Computer/System in connection to a counterfeit check and bank fraud scheme targeting a local business.

An Elk City man has been arrested and charged with knowingly concealing stolen property in connection to the theft of a motorcycle engine.

The Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Foundation, Inc. (SWOSUF) is an independent 501 (c) 3 organization which has partnered with SWOSU since 1977.

A Clinton man was arrested following a high-speed chase involving a four-wheeler through public streets, parking lots, and open pastures on January 4, 2025.

The Elk City School Board convened for its regular session on Monday night, making a pivotal decision regarding the district's leadership.

In yesterday's election, Elk City voters overwhelmingly approved two key propositions that will significantly shape the city's future management of resources and services.

The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching.

The latest sales tax report for November 2024 provides insights into sales tax revenues across western Oklahoma cities, including percentage changes compared to November 2023.

During Monday night's regular meeting of the Elk City School Board, it was announced that the Oklahoma Department of Education's School Improvement Division will be visiting the district after the school has shown steady improvement over the last three years.

Residents of Western Oklahoma should prepare for a significant drop in temperatures this weekend as an arctic blast moves into the region.

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Clinton man, on charges of first-degree burglary, violation of a protective order, and assault and battery with a sharp weapon with intent to injure.

Elk City residents will head to the polls tomorrow, January 14, to vote on two key propositions that will significantly influence the city's future management of resources and services.

The Elk City Board of Education is set to hold its regular meeting on Monday, January 13, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the Board Conference Room at 300 N. Boone Ave, Elk City, OK.

Authorities have confirmed the arrest of a Sayre man stemming from an extensive investigation into allegations of sexual assault.

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Beckham, Custer, Washita, and Roger Mills counties until 8:00 AM CST on Friday, January 10.