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The man accused of leading multiple agencies on a high-speed pursuit last month has formally been charged.

A fatal crash occurred on December 17, 2024, at approximately 8:31 PM on US-270 at South County Road 206, roughly three miles southeast of Woodward in Woodward County.

In the early hours of last Saturday, December 1, Elk City firefighters responded to a structure fire in the 400 block of W. 6th Street.

Oklahoma Congressman Frank Lucas of Cheyenne will not be the top Republican on the House Financial Services Committee, which oversees Wall Street, the Federal Reserve, and cryptocurrency.

The Department of Nursing at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is thrilled to unveil innovative new pathways designed to streamline nursing school admission.

A 41-year-old man was released from the Beckham County Detention Center on a $50,000 bond after being charged with trafficking illegal marijuana.

A Clinton man was arrested and charged with second-degree burglary after allegedly breaking into a local liquor store.

On Monday, November 25, five pleas were heard in the 100th Judicial District Court. Among those cases, two individuals from Mobeetie and Wellington faced sentencing for felony offenses.

Friday, December 20, 2024, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the January 14, 2025 City of Clinton Special Election.

During the June 2024 Annual Meeting, the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) Board of Governors awarded accreditation to Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU)—Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science in Healthcare Administration Program.

The Elk City Police Department (ECPD) came together Tuesday night for its annual Department Christmas Party, celebrating the holiday season with employees and their families.

A fatal car crash occurred on the evening of December 2, at approximately 6:15 PM, just east of the intersection of South Falcon Road and West 20th Street in Elk City.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has announced the upcoming 2024 Fall Commencement Ceremony, scheduled for Friday, Dec. 13, at 6 p.m. in the Pioneer Event Center.

More details have been released surrounding the shooting deaths of a father and daughter in Woodward.

A Weatherford man has been charged with multiple felonies following a violent incident on December 4.

The Clinton Police Department celebrated their annual Awards Ceremony and Christmas Party, honoring officers and staff for their exemplary service throughout the year.

A retired Marine One just got a fresh coat of paint in Washita County.

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today launched a public safety announcement (PSA) video reminding Texans of the upcoming changes to the state’s Vehicle Safety Inspection Program beginning on Jan. 1, 2025.

SWOSU recently hosted Oklahoma legislative leaders for a visit at SWOSU’s main location in Weatherford.

The Oklahoma Game Wardens are inviting the Elk City community to spread holiday cheer by participating in their Christmas Toy Drive.

An Elk City woman has been arrested on embezzlement charges following an investigation into fraudulent activity involving forged checks and unauthorized credit card charges.

Students in the Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) President’s Leadership Class (PLC) recently toured the Oklahoma State Capitol Building.

The Elk City Fire Department had a bustling November, responding to 54 fire and rescue-related calls and 190 emergency medical service (EMS) calls.

Candidates have officially filed for school board positions across Beckham, Custer, Washita, and Roger Mills counties, kicking off preparations for elections in multiple districts.

Two people lost their lives following a shooting in the parking lot of the Woodward Walmart on Wednesday evening.

The Oklahoma Water Resources Center is set to conduct well water analysis for citizens in Beckham County.

A local man has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies following a reported incident of sexual assault and burglary.

The Board of Trustees of the SWOSU Foundation, Inc. recently convened for its Fall 2024 session at the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center in Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma Game Wardens are investigating after a horse was shot and killed on private property adjacent to the Black Kettle National Grassland in Roger Mills County last week.

Dr. Jerry Dunn and students from Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) attended the 2024 Oklahoma Farm Bureau (OKFB) Annual Meeting from November 8–10, 2024.