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Recent heavy rains have significantly alleviated drought conditions across Oklahoma.

A woman accused of impersonating a Clinton Public Schools teacher to send racially charged messages has entered a plea.

Previewing high school football and basketball plus the college football weekend

What: Cheyenne-Reydon Bears vs. Arnett High School Basketball When: November 22, Girls at 6:30 PM, Boys at 8:00 PM Where: Arnett High School Watch: Live on ParagonTV.com Sponsor: Sponsored by the Bank of Western Oklahoma Bring the school spirit and support the Bears as they battle Arnett on the court. Don’t miss this night of competitive high school basketball! What: Cheyenne-Reydon Bears vs. Arnett High School Basketball When: November 22, Girls at 6:30 PM, Boys at 8:00 PM Where: Arnett High School Watch: Live on ParagonTV.com Sponsor: Sponsored by the Bank of Western Oklahoma Bring the school spirit and support the Bears as they battle Arnett on the court. Don’t miss this night of competitive high school basketball!

Recapping the Thunders win, Oklahoma St hoops, and more!!

The filing period for Board of Education candidates in Roger Mills and Custer Counties opens Monday, December 2, and runs through Wednesday, December 4, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Oklahoma House Republicans this week selected their leadership team for the 60th Legislature, with Rep. Nick Archer, R-Elk City, stepping into a prominent role as Caucus Vice Chair.

After a nearly two-and-a-half-hour executive session, the Elk City Commission on Wednesday publicly showed unanimous support for City Manager Tom Ivester.

Recap of high school basketball action, Thunder lose again, and College football playoff committee poll

The City of Shamrock, Texas is facing a federal lawsuit after Kellen Allison Cattle Company and related businesses claimed city water caused the deaths of 650 cattle, leading to damages exceeding $1 million.

Recap NFL Week 11 plus preview of tonight's high school and NBA basketball

A traffic stop on Interstate 40 Eastbound led to the arrest of a Florida man for trafficking over 200 pounds of marijuana on November 11.

District 57 Representative Anthony Moore (R-Clinton) has been elected Speaker Pro Tempore of the House of Representatives by the Oklahoma House Republican Caucus.

The Elk City Commission is set to convene on Wednesday afternoon in the Commission Chambers at City Hall.

Oklahoma's push to expand broadband services with federal funding took center stage in western Oklahoma this week, as eight new projects totaling over $17 million were launched.

In an official announcement on Friday, Governor Stitt appointed Donna Dirickson as the district judge for Oklahoma’s Second Judicial District.

Great Plains Regional Medical Center has confirmed a ransomware attack that compromised the personal information of over 133,000 patients.

Check out all the weekend sports action

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!

Recapping OKC's win and NFL matchup tonight

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.