Steve Price of Marble Falls, Texas, has generously contributed funds to help refresh the Football coach and staff offices at SWOSU in Weatherford.

SWOSU has selected 27 incoming freshmen to receive Baccalaureate Scholarships and Oklahoma Rising Scholar awards for the 2026–27 academic year.

More details have been released in the investigation of an illegal marijuana grow operation shut down earlier this month near Arapaho.

Parents, caregivers, educators, and community members are invited to attend a free educational event focused on helping children thrive in today's digital world.

The Hemmings Great Race presented by Coker Tire is a nine-day classic car rally that spans more than 2,300 miles and features 140 of the world’s finest antique automobiles.

A 40-year-old Weatherford man was seriously injured in a single-vehicle rollover crash early Friday morning approximately eight miles south of Carnegie, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

SWODA Board of Trustees recognized Director of Transportation Julie Sanders on June 9 with a Recognition of Excellence Award for her leadership in advancing transportation planning and mobility solutions across Southwest Oklahoma.

The Elk City Police Department says two arrests have been made in connection with the recent shooting investigation near Panel Road, and additional arrests are expected as the case continues to develop.

Voters across Western Oklahoma settled a number of local races during Tuesday's Oklahoma Primary Election, while statewide contests for governor, lieutenant governor and a proposed minimum wage increase drew significant attention.

Western Technology Center is currently accepting applications for its Dental Assisting and newly restructured Paramedic programs, offering area residents opportunities to pursue careers in two high-demand healthcare fields.

On Monday, Marijuana Enforcement Teams served a Search Warrant at Yaqin Lin LLC in Arapaho.

Museum Curator Anna Wray recently discovered an extinct animal's tooth sitting in a pile of rocks at Elk City’s Farm and Ranch Museum.

A man experiencing a mental health crisis was safely taken into protective custody Friday after an incident along Highway 6 near the Four Corners area north of Sayre.

Two Elk City residents have been charged in Beckham County District Court following an investigation into an alleged kidnapping and attempted armed robbery at an Elk City apartment building.

Western Oklahoma voters will head to the polls Tuesday for Oklahoma's Primary Election, with county commissioner races across the region joining a high-profile gubernatorial primary and other statewide contests.

The American Legion Post 181 of Elk City is recognizing the students who represented Elk City and Merritt at the 2026 Oklahoma Boys State and Oklahoma Girls State leadership programs, while also expressing appreciation to the local businesses and organizations whose support helped make the opportunity possible.

They say if you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life.

Route 66 enthusiasts, classic car lovers, and festivalgoers will have the opportunity to witness a piece of Elk City history during Route 66 Fest 2026 as the city hosts its first-ever Closed Cruise on Main Street.

A 73-year-old Mangum man was found dead Tuesday evening after failing to return from a day of fishing at Lake Lugert in Quartz Mountain State Park, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

A 21-year-old Sentinel man was injured Tuesday night in a single-vehicle collision west of Sentinel, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

Western Technology Center is currently accepting applications for two open positions, including a year-round maintenance and transportation role at its Sayre campus.

As deer fawn season continues across western Oklahoma, Beckham County Game Warden Lt. James Edwards says calls about seemingly abandoned young wildlife are arriving steadily and is reminding residents to resist the urge to intervene.

A 46-year-old Erick woman has been charged in Beckham County District Court following an alleged armed home invasion and attempted robbery at an apartment in Erick.

Two Sayre residents are now facing multiple felony charges following a Beckham County Sheriff's Office investigation that led to the recovery of stolen property connected to several burglaries, the seizure of methamphetamine, and a hazardous exposure incident that sent four law enforcement officers to the hospital.

SWOSU welcomed football alumni, fans, and friends back to Weatherford on June 5-6, 2026, for SWOSU Football Championship Weekend, a two-day celebration dedicated to supporting and advancing the Bulldog Football program.

Associate Professor of English Dr. Taylor Orgeron from SWOSU recently published a chapter in Emerging Genres: New Formations of Games, a Bloomsbury academic collection that analyzes evolving trends and structures in digital games.

SWOSU will begin offering a Master of Education in English Education in fall 2026 through the Department of Language and Literature.

Beckham County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officers recently attended the OKASRO Conference, joining law enforcement officers, educators and school administrators from across the state to discuss current school safety challenges and best practices.

Two people were injured early Sunday morning after a vehicle reportedly struck a deer, left the roadway, hit a tree, and caught fire east of Elk City.

SWOSU faculty and students from the Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences recently shared the geological history of Oklahoma during a community presentation at the Weatherford Public Library.