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The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch effective until 11:00 PM CDT tonight, for several counties including Beckham, Custer, Washita, and Roger Mills.

The Old Greer County Museum & Hall of Fame, Inc. in Mangum has been named one of the recipients of the Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program, securing funding to support its mission of preserving and celebrating the area's rich history.

A warrant has been issued for a Mustang man following an investigation into a February burglary at a Clinton business.

Get ready to satisfy your sweet tooth for a good cause!

Early voting begins Thursday, May 8th for voters in Roger Mills County.

Western Oklahoma faces the threat of severe storms Monday afternoon through early Tuesday morning, with Beckham, Washita, Custer, and Roger Mills Counties all under the gun for damaging weather.

An Elk City woman has been arrested following an investigation into allegations of inappropriate communication with a juvenile.

The Town of Canute has been awarded $695,000 through the Oklahoma Route 66 Revitalization Grant Program.

Western Oklahoma residents should prepare for another round of potentially severe storms Thursday evening, with the latest forecast showing an increased threat for large hail and isolated tornadoes.

A 35-year-old man from Chicago, Illinois, has been arrested in Elk City after allegedly using a fake identity to claim a stolen rental vehicle.

Joni (Jordan) McConnell is the most successful Elk City High School tennis player of all time.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in parts of Texas and Oklahoma affected by extreme heat and winds from June 1 through December 31, 2024.

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) has announced the 2024 Certified Healthy Oklahoma awardees, recognizing outstanding efforts in promoting health and wellness throughout the state.

Western Oklahoma residents—especially those in Beckham, Custer, Roger Mills, and Washita counties—should stay weather-aware through the rest of this week.

The Oklahoma Broadband Office is set to officially launch a series of broadband expansion projects that will bring high-speed internet to 14 counties, with a special focus on underserved areas in western Oklahoma — including Custer, Jackson, Kiowa, Roger Mills, and Washita counties.

The SWOSU Department of Chemistry and Physics will host its annual Engineering Physics Spring Banquet on Saturday.

Undergraduate researchers from the SWOSU Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences were recently selected to present their findings at the 30th annual Research Day at the the Oklahoma State Capitol.

A Clinton pair is facing serious charges following a violent home invasion that left one victim hospitalized.

The Elk City Police Department is conducting an investigation at the request of the District Attorney’s Office involving a Sayre man.

Longtime SWOSU benefactor Dobson Fiber will serve as the Official Title Sponsor of the 2025 Everett Dobson Bulldog Golf Classic.

Crowder Lake University Park at SWOSU kicked off the 2025 season on April 4 with the annual North Family Lecture and Friends of Crowder Lake Dinner.

SWOSU Rover Dawgs recently competed at NASA’s 2025 HERC at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

The City of Shamrock will offer free dumping at the City Landfill during the first weekend in May.

After nearly five years leading Clinton Public Schools, Superintendent Tyler Bridges is moving on.

A fatal single-vehicle crash occurred Tuesday morning about seven miles west of Thomas.

SWOSU’s LPN to BSN program has been ranked 2nd in the state for 2025 by PracticalNursing.org

SWOSU has announced its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame honorees.

Elk City residents can take advantage of free dumping at the Elk City Municipal Landfill from Monday, April 28 through Saturday, May 3, 2025, as part of the city’s annual spring cleanup effort.

SWOSU has announced the appointment of Dayna Hardaway as the institution's next Assistant Vice President for Human Resources.

A Burns Flat man has been arrested after allegedly attempting to purchase a firearm despite being a convicted felon.