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During the 2025-2026 school year, Elk City High School will make available to students, The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) four-year pathways of coursework.

A Granite man was hospitalized and now faces multiple charges after leading authorities on a high-speed pursuit through multiple counties.

A tragic motorcycle accident claimed the life of a 64-year-old Altus man on Saturday.

Candidate filing for the Board of Education begins Monday, December 2nd for 9 Roger Mills County school districts.

The Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has announced the winners of the Miss SWOSU 2025 Scholarship Pageant, held on Nov. 9 at the Weatherford Performing Arts Center.

The Oklahoma Broadband Office (OBO) has been awarded an $11,233,311 grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to help new internet users effectively access and utilize online services.

A Foss man has been arrested for allegedly possessing more than 5 grams of a mixture containing fentanyl.

Good news for employees of the Elk City School District!

A 42-year-old Clinton man was arrested on Oct. 28 on charges of trafficking over 20 grams of methamphetamine and obstructing an officer.

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) announced last week the arrest of Eric Little Mchan, a 43-year-old man from Burns Flat, who was wanted in connection with multiple rape charges in Washita County.

Crews responded to a train derailment Wednesday near Lone Wolf in southwestern Oklahoma.

The Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority (OSIDA) is set to meet to discuss critical advancements that could position western Oklahoma as a hub for space launches and unmanned aircraft systems.

Elk City has earned a spot on an impressive list of U.S. towns, recently highlighted by WorldAtlas. This recognition places Elk City alongside other beloved Oklahoma towns, including Bartlesville, Durant, Tahlequah, Guthrie, Ponca City, Altus, Poteau, and Ardmore.

A child neglect case has emerged following an eviction at an Elk City apartment, with disturbing conditions leading to the arrest of two adults.

The Elk City School Board met Monday night for their regular monthly meeting and approved a the program that officials says will give high school students an opportunity to take an EMT course.

In preparation for the centennial celebration of Route 66, Oklahoma Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell has been busy visiting Western Oklahoma communities.

A Weatherford man faces a felony charge of soliciting sexual conduct or communication with a minor via technology.

Recent rains have certainly helped western and southwest Oklahoma's drought status; however, more than 67 percent of Oklahoma remains in some degree of drought.

Sales tax revenue figures for September 2024 reveal varied results across Western Oklahoma cities compared to the same month last year.

On Monday, the Elk City Board of Education will hold its regular November meeting.

More details have emerged about the woman arrested late last month in Beckham County after being found with illegal drugs during a traffic stop.

A Clinton man faces charges of sexual battery while in custody at Custer County Jail.

During a special meeting of the Clinton City Council on Thursday night, a letter of intent from Rural Hospital Solutions (RHS) was approved, allowing RHS to begin managing Clinton Regional Hospital on Monday.

A flood watch is now in effect for several counties in western Oklahoma, including Beckham, Custer, Dewey, Ellis, Greer, Harmon, Jackson, Kiowa, Roger Mills, and Washita, extending through Friday evening.

A 52-year-old Elk City man is being held in the Beckham County Detention Center after being charged with second-degree burglary.

The Southwest Oklahoma Development Authority (SWODA) and the Southwest Oklahoma Regional Transportation Planning Organization (SORTPO) based in Burns Flat, Oklahoma, has received a 2024 Aliceann Wohlbruck Impact Award from the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) for their innovative Regional Transportation Planning Community Engagement Strategy.

On Thursday, October 24, 31 pleas took place in the 100th Judicial District Court in Childress County.

Tuesday was Election Day across the country, and in Oklahoma, Republican Donald Trump maintained strong support, winning the state decisively with 66% of the vote.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) wrapped up this year’s Homecoming festivities on Saturday, Oct. 26, where Landry Freeman and Carlie McKinnon were crowned 2024 Homecoming King and Queen.

An Enid man faces multiple charges after being arrested last month for child endangerment, operating a motor vehicle with a suspended driver’s license, possession of marijuana, and speeding.