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.

The Beckham County Jail has once again received a perfect inspection, marking its third consecutive 100 percent score, according to Sheriff Derek Manning.

Two people were killed Sunday afternoon in a head-on crash on Interstate 40 west of McLean, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Candidate filings have wrapped up across western Oklahoma, setting the stage for several contested races while leaving many positions decided due to a lack of opposition.

A Clinton man was injured Thursday night in a motorcycle crash on an Interstate 40 on-ramp in Canadian County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

Voters across western Oklahoma will head to the polls Tuesday to decide several local school board races, with multiple districts featuring contested elections.

SWOSU recognized students from across its academic colleges during the 2026 Distinguished Student Award Ceremony.