Dr. Bo Pagliasotti, chair of the Department of Kinesiology at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU), continues to earn national recognition for his work as the university’s Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR), a role he has held since 2017.

Burns Flat–Dill City Public Schools officials say the district is facing a projected budget deficit driven by multiple financial pressures, prompting a review of staffing, programs, and overall operations.

A Sayre man was arrested after police said he repeatedly exposed himself and threatened officers during a welfare check at his home, according to a probable cause affidavit.

A Clinton man is facing a felony charge after police say he secretly placed cameras inside a woman’s bedroom and captured images without her consent, according to a probable cause affidavit filed in Custer County District Court.

The RUSO Board of Regents has selected Dr. Joel Kendall to serve as president of Southwestern Oklahoma State University after appointing him interim president in January.

A Missouri man was seriously injured Thursday in an accidental shooting during a hunting trip in Greer County, according to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University invites alumni, community members, and residents of Weatherford and the surrounding area to an open house for the Jerry and Margaret Hodge Center for Pharmacy and Rural Health on Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A Sayre woman was injured Thursday night after being struck from behind by a vehicle along U.S. Highway 283, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

Two drivers were injured in a two-vehicle collision Thursday morning along U.S. Highway 283, approximately 10 miles south of Altus, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

Oklahoma is aiming for the edge of space with a new research initiative designed to put the state at the forefront of aerospace innovation.

A press release provided by Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority outlines a major step forward for aerospace development in Western Oklahoma, highlighted by a dual rebranding effort and state-level merger.

A coordinated response between local law enforcement agencies helped prevent a potentially dangerous situation in Beckham County, according to Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning.

A 45-year-old Arizona man was injured Tuesday evening in a motorcycle crash along Interstate 40 in Beckham County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

A two-vehicle collision was reported Tuesday afternoon.

The Elk City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect following a burglary that resulted in the theft of multiple firearms.

A 67-year-old Utah man was injured early Tuesday morning following a single-vehicle crash involving a commercial motor vehicle on Interstate 40 in Beckham County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

A man died Friday in a self-inflicted shooting at the Clinton High School football field, authorities said.

The Beckham County Election Board will conduct a training program on May 7th and May 19th, 2026 for Precinct Election Officials.

A bill originally focused on groundwater permitting took a new turn recently as state lawmakers added provisions aimed at regulating water use by data centers, with a Western Oklahoma legislator leading the push.

As part of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, local officials are taking time to recognize the critical role dispatchers play in keeping both law enforcement and the public safe.

Elk City will celebrate the completion of its Main Street project with a grand opening event on Saturday, April 18, bringing the community back to the heart of downtown.

An 18-year-old Elk City driver was injured in a rollover crash early Saturday morning in Washita County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

Two defendants were sentenced in separate cases in Collingsworth County following pleas entered in January and February 2026 in the 100th Judicial District Court.

Five students at SWOSU have been named Dr. Ken Rose Memorial Scholars for the academic year 2025-2026.

Voters across several Western Oklahoma school districts went to the polls Tuesday, deciding multiple school board races with all precincts reporting.

SWOSU has selected the Dr. Jerry G. Nye Memorial Scholarship recipients for the 2025- 2026 academic year.

SWOSU will celebrate the 25th anniversary of Al Harris Library Day with a special event on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Al Harris Library.

A measure aimed at strengthening oversight of groundwater use in Oklahoma is moving forward in the legislative process and is set to be heard by a House committee this week.

Authorities are investigating an explosion at a gas well in northern Custer County that left one person injured Monday morning.

Beckham County deputies are responding to a growing number of crash alerts triggered by smartphones, and in many cases, the emergencies turn out to be something far less serious.