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The Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) is set to continue its series of statewide meetings with water utility suppliers, regulated industries, commercial agricultural producers, and economic development groups.

On Monday, October 21, one plea took place in the 100th Judicial District Court, via the internet-based meeting app Zoom.

A Clinton man was recently arrested and charged with grand larceny after allegedly stealing a lawnmower.

A Weatherford man was recently arrested and charged after allegedly stealing go-karts from a Clinton store.

With the November 5th Election approaching, County Election Board officials are reminding voters of Election Day laws.

Two men were arrested on October 16 after allegedly threatening a juvenile with an assault rifle, according to the Clinton Police Department.

The Elk City Chamber of Commerce is bringing back "Moonlight Madness" to downtown Elk City this Thursday, October 24th, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

A 17-year-old male was arrested on the evening of October 12 in Clinton, facing charges of assault and battery with a sharp object, and attempted murder, after allegedly stabbing two teenagers following a festival at McLain Rogers Park.

The Forward 45 RTP is a comprehensive, long-term strategic initiative designed to guide transportation planning and decision-making in Southwest Oklahoma for the next 20 years.

A fatal car accident occurred on Saturday morning, at approximately 9:53 AM, at the intersection of US-270 and E 780 Rd, located just east of Oakwood in Dewey County.

In light of recent events, Sheriff Derek Manning says he has been in contact with County Election Board Secretary Sherron Manning regarding security at polling places on the busy election day.

Registered voters who become physically incapacitated after 5:00 p.m. Monday, October 21st and are unable to make it to the polls, still have an opportunity to cast their ballot.

State lawmakers haven been busy preparing for the next legislative session slated to begin next spring.

An Elk City couple has been released from the Beckham County Detention Center after being charged with child neglect.

A couple from Tahlequah was recently arrested after leading authorities on a high-speed pursuit in Custer County.

Sample ballots are now available for the November 5th Election.

The final day of the Smithsonian's traveling exhibit Voices and Votes: Democracy in America will be hosted by the Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce, Oklahoma Humanities, and the Cheyenne/Roger Mills Chamber of Commerce.

A man and woman were arrested in Clinton for allegedly trafficking fentanyl.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has announced the receipt of a major charitable gift from longtime SWOSU benefactors George and Karla Cohlmia of Edmond.

A Clinton woman has been charged with multiple felonies following a series of violent incidents on October 5th, 2024.

The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching. Applications must be received by the County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, October 21st.

An Elk City man was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance and possession of marijuana in the Beckham County District Court on October 7th.

Bestselling author James Patterson will appear at Southwestern Oklahoma State University’s Fine Arts Center in Weatherford on Tuesday, Oct. 22.

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation has provided updates for motorists near the bridge construction at Interstate 40 and U.S. Highway 183 in Clinton.

A Mangum man has lost his life after being involved in a single-vehicle accident near Blair.

Early voting begins Wednesday, October 30th, for voters in Oklahoma. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day have the option of voting early at their County Election Board.

Small nonfarm businesses in five Oklahoma counties and neighboring counties in Texas are now eligible to apply for low interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Two Burns Flat organizations are using a Soviet jet to encourage western Oklahoma kids to look to the skies for their future.

The Oklahoma Broadband Governing Board has approved over $158 million in grants to bring reliable, affordable high-speed internet to around 28,000 homes and businesses

The Beckham County Health Department will be holding a Flu Drive on Monday, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Beckham County Activity Center in Sayre, Oklahoma. This drive-thru event provides an easy