The American Legion Post 181 of Elk City is recognizing the students who represented Elk City and Merritt at the 2026 Oklahoma Boys State and Oklahoma Girls State leadership programs, while also expressing appreciation to the local businesses and organizations whose support helped make the opportunity possible.

They say if you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life.

Route 66 enthusiasts, classic car lovers, and festivalgoers will have the opportunity to witness a piece of Elk City history during Route 66 Fest 2026 as the city hosts its first-ever Closed Cruise on Main Street.

A 73-year-old Mangum man was found dead Tuesday evening after failing to return from a day of fishing at Lake Lugert in Quartz Mountain State Park, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

A 21-year-old Sentinel man was injured Tuesday night in a single-vehicle collision west of Sentinel, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

Western Technology Center is currently accepting applications for two open positions, including a year-round maintenance and transportation role at its Sayre campus.

As deer fawn season continues across western Oklahoma, Beckham County Game Warden Lt. James Edwards says calls about seemingly abandoned young wildlife are arriving steadily and is reminding residents to resist the urge to intervene.

A 46-year-old Erick woman has been charged in Beckham County District Court following an alleged armed home invasion and attempted robbery at an apartment in Erick.

Two Sayre residents are now facing multiple felony charges following a Beckham County Sheriff's Office investigation that led to the recovery of stolen property connected to several burglaries, the seizure of methamphetamine, and a hazardous exposure incident that sent four law enforcement officers to the hospital.

SWOSU welcomed football alumni, fans, and friends back to Weatherford on June 5-6, 2026, for SWOSU Football Championship Weekend, a two-day celebration dedicated to supporting and advancing the Bulldog Football program.

Associate Professor of English Dr. Taylor Orgeron from SWOSU recently published a chapter in Emerging Genres: New Formations of Games, a Bloomsbury academic collection that analyzes evolving trends and structures in digital games.

SWOSU will begin offering a Master of Education in English Education in fall 2026 through the Department of Language and Literature.

Beckham County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officers recently attended the OKASRO Conference, joining law enforcement officers, educators and school administrators from across the state to discuss current school safety challenges and best practices.

Two people were injured early Sunday morning after a vehicle reportedly struck a deer, left the roadway, hit a tree, and caught fire east of Elk City.

SWOSU faculty and students from the Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences recently shared the geological history of Oklahoma during a community presentation at the Weatherford Public Library.

A 59-year-old Wellington man died Saturday following a single-vehicle rollover crash in rural Collingsworth County.

A Hanceville, Alabama man was injured in a single-vehicle rollover accident early Tuesday morning in Beckham County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

The Elk City Police Department is asking for the public's help as investigators work to identify and locate individuals involved in a shooting that occurred near Panel Road in Elk City.

Early voting begins Thursday June 11th.

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 16th, for the Roger Mills County Primary Election.

Registered voters who become physically incapacitated after 5:00 p.m. Monday, June 1st and are unable make it to the polls, still have an opportunity to cast their ballot.

A recent search warrant executed by the Beckham County Sheriff's Office resulted in the recovery of thousands of dollars worth of stolen property, the solving of at least six burglaries, and the arrest of two individuals on drug-related charges.

With the June 16th Election approaching, County Election Board officials are reminding voters of Election Day laws.

A woman was arrested following an assault involving a knife at a residence in Erick, according to Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning.

A 25-year-old Oklahoma woman was killed Friday evening in a single-vehicle rollover crash on U.S. Highway 60 southwest of Higgins in Lipscomb County, Texas.