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Clinton Middle School students were evacuated Tuesday afternoon after a possible fire was reported atop the school’s cafeteria.

The SWOSU Athletic Association is pleased to announce that the 19th Annual SWOSU Athletic Auction & Benefit Dinner held August 9 in the Pioneer Event Center raised over $138,000 to support the university’s student-athlete scholarships and athletic recruiting.

A Clinton man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after allegedly leading deputies on a high-speed chase through residential neighborhoods early on August 3.

On August 31, 2025, communities across the globe will unite to remember those who have lost their lives or suffered permanent injury due to drug overdose.

An 81-year-old Weatherford woman died Thursday afternoon following a crash in Custer County.

SWODA announces a partnership with Sayre Public Schools to enhance emergency preparedness and student safety through the distribution of NARCAN.

Elk City’s biggest tradition is back for its 87th year as the Rodeo of Champions thunders into Beutler Bros. Arena August 29–31.

GPRMC has expanded its women’s health services with the addition of Dr. Corey Jacobs, a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist with more than 24 years of experience in comprehensive women’s care.

Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning says the jail’s body scanner continues to prove its worth after it recently helped deputies intercept a meth pipe before it entered the facility.

Last week, PAC secured a 40-year lease with OSIDA to expand into a 130,000 sq ft hangar at the Oklahoma Air and Space Port in Burns Flat.

The Elk City Police Department is inviting local seniors to a free Financial Security Training event aimed at protecting community members age 55 and up from scams, fraud, and financial threats.

A Clinton man is facing serious felony charges after authorities say he distributed fentanyl within 2,000 feet of a school and in the presence of a minor.

Renovation work at the Elk City Police Department is steadily moving forward.

A 21-year-old man from Mountain View was killed Monday evening in a single-vehicle crash about four miles north of Mountain View, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

Expanding access to health care for residents in western Oklahoma, GPRMC today opened an urgent care and general medical clinic in Sayre.

A recent multi-agency manhunt ended with one arrest and a drug discovery, thanks in part to quick collaboration and sharp canine instincts, according to Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning.

The Elk City Police Department has issued a public warning regarding a scam text message circulating in the area.

Northfork Electric Cooperative’s 85th Annual Meeting will be held under the pavilion at Sayre Municipal Park on Saturday, August 16.

Oklahoma’s annual Sales Tax Holiday is just around the corner, giving shoppers a break on sales tax for clothing and footwear under $100 per item.

Families across Beckham County are invited to the Beckham County Resource Fair this Friday.

Officers from multiple local law enforcement agencies gathered at the Elk City Police Gun Range on July 24 for a specialized Vehicle Ambush training course hosted by the Elk City Police Department.

Two western Oklahoma state representatives are stepping into the spotlight this interim season with ambitious studies aimed at improving lives and shaping the state’s future.

Enrollment is now open for the Fall 2025 term of the Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Music Academy, a growing program that connects young musicians with quality instruction and performance opportunities.

The SWOSU Athletic Association is pleased to announce that longtime SWOSU benefactor ASAP Energy, Inc. is serving as Underwriting Sponsor of the 19th Annual SWOSU Athletic Auction.

A continued partnership between Southwestern Oklahoma State University and the Consulate of Mexico in Oklahoma City is providing $8,000 in scholarship support for SWOSU students of Mexican origin.

A Texas man is facing felony charges in Oklahoma after allegedly driving under the influence with a minor in the vehicle.

The streets of downtown Elk City will come alive with celebration on Thursday, August 1, 2025, as the city hosts its annual Block Party from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.

A disturbing series of events has led to the arrest of three individuals in Woodward County following a child sexual abuse investigation and a retaliatory shooting, according to a press release from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI).

Oklahoma State Representative Nick Archer of District 55 and from Elk City has been recognized by the Oklahoma State Chamber of Commerce with a “Legislature of the Year” award.

Canute Public Schools has announced a new bond proposal for 2025 that would fund key improvements across the district—without any projected increase in taxes for residents.