The Oklahoma Aerospace and Aeronautics Commission has approved a sweeping $520 million, five-year airport improvement program that will bring major infrastructure investment to western Oklahoma, including significant developments at Infinity One Oklahoma Spaceport.

Quinn Brewer just graduated as one of the most successful players in Elk City High School Tennis history.

State Rep. Nick Archer is helping lead an effort at the Oklahoma Capitol aimed at protecting groundwater resources across Western Oklahoma as lawmakers respond to growing concerns over water use tied to large data centers and artificial intelligence facilities.

The Department of Nursing at SWOSU welcomed the nursing class of 2028 to Parker Hall on April 28 and April 30 for orientation sessions.

The Everett Dobson College of Business and Technology at SWOSU recently recognized students during the 4th annual Dobby Awards on April 28.

SWOSU Engineering Physics students gathered at the Stafford Air & Space Museum for the program’s annual Spring Banquet.

Grant Elam, a senior chemistry major at SWOSU, earned second place in the Regional-University category at the 31st annual Research Day at the Capitol.

SWOSU recognized five retiring faculty and staff members during a retirement reception hosted by the SWOSU Faculty Senate.

Sales tax collections in several Western Oklahoma communities showed mixed results in the latest monthly distribution released by the Oklahoma Tax Commission on May 8, 2026.

Gasoline prices continue climbing across Western Oklahoma as drivers head toward the busy summer travel season.

An Altus man is facing a felony charge in Custer County after investigators said he withdrew nearly $2,000 that had been mistakenly deposited into a business account and failed to return the money after being notified of the error.

An Arkansas man is facing seven felony arson charges in Beckham County after investigators alleged he intentionally set multiple grass fires north of the intersection of State Highway 6 and State Highway 283 near Sayre.

An Arkansas man is facing a felony charge in Beckham County after authorities say he provided false information while attempting to purchase a firearm in Elk City.

The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching.

An 82-year-old Butler man died Wednesday evening after being run over by a trailer attached to a tractor in rural Custer County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

A piece of Route 66 history will officially come back to life on Thursday, May 22, as the restored West Winds Court neon sign is relit during a special public ceremony in Erick.

A former nurse anesthetist at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in Elk City is facing felony charges after multiple female employees accused him of sexual misconduct while working at the hospital.

Two separate Internet Crimes Against Children investigations conducted by the Elk City Police Department Criminal Investigations Division have resulted in guilty pleas and lengthy prison sentences for two offenders.

Elk City residents are still assessing damage after a severe hailstorm moved through the area, dropping hailstones reportedly measuring more than three inches in some locations.

Friday, May 22, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the June 16 Primary Election.

It's a banner day for downtown Elk City.

A Watonga man is facing two felony counts of grand larceny after authorities say stolen oilfield equipment and vehicles were recovered from his property following an investigation by multiple law enforcement agencies.

Two Washita County law enforcement officers were honored for their service and sacrifice during the 58th Annual Oklahoma Law Enforcement Memorial.

A 50-year-old Erick man was injured Sunday evening in a rollover crash on Interstate 40 in Beckham County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

SWOSU has selected Eli Goodman as the Charles & Mary Abercrombie Scholar for the 2025- 2026 academic year.

SWOSU has selected Zadyn Johnson of Camargo as the Charlie M. & Olivia Downs Abercrombie Scholar for the 2025- 2026 academic year.

SWOSU has selected Ty Elliott of Weatherford as the recipient of the Dr. Donald I. Hamm Memorial Scholarship for the 2025- 2026 academic year.

Four students at SWOSU have received the Neparko Family Chemistry Scholarship for the 2025-2026 Academic Year.

Four students at SWOSU have received the Neparko Family Chemistry Scholarship for the 2025-2026 Academic Year.

SWOSU students presented research at the 73rd Annual Meeting of the Southwestern Association of Naturalists, held April 23–26 in Tyler, Texas.