Progress continues on the future Boomerang Diner location in downtown Elk City, with the restaurant now targeting an opening around Christmas.

The Elk City Fire Department will soon be able to replace a 43-year-old tanker truck thanks to a grant worth approximately $500,000.

Fast Pitch and Fall Baseball State Tournaments, Volleyball Regionals, High School Football, & College Football Weekend

Tune in to Today in Ag with Jimmy Clark, airing every weekday at noon on KECO 96.5 FM. Recorded Friday, October 9, 2026.

Third Coast Bancshares, the parent company of Third Coast Bank, has announced plans to acquire Great Plains National Bank in a stock-based merger that will expand the Texas-based banking company's operations into Oklahoma.

A man wanted on multiple felony warrants out of Canadian County was taken into custody Thursday, Oct. 1, after barricading himself inside a trailer at an Elk City residence.

The Exploring Energy Radio Show with Shawn Wilson airs every weekday at 8:00 AM on KECO 96.5 FM. Recorded Friday, October 9, 2026.

The Early Morning Show with Nathan and Landry Brewer airs every weekday at 7:00 AM on KECO 96.5 FM. Recorded Friday, October 9, 2026.

Oklahoma Drought Monitor - October 8, 2026

Fast Pitch and Fall Baseball State Tournaments, Volleyball Regionals, and Major League Baseball Playoffs

Tune in to Today in Ag with Jimmy Clark, airing every weekday at noon on KECO 96.5 FM. Recorded Thursday, October 8, 2026.

The Exploring Energy Radio Show with Shawn Wilson airs every weekday at 8:00 AM on KECO 96.5 FM. Recorded Friday, October 9, 2026.

The Early Morning Show with Nathan and Landry Brewer airs every weekday at 7:00 AM on KECO 96.5 FM. Recorded Thursday, October 8, 2026.

Major League Baseball Playoffs, Fast Pitch and Fall Baseball State Tournaments, and Volleyball Regionals

A man wanted on felony warrants out of Beckham County was taken into custody Tuesday after authorities said he barricaded himself inside a Dill City residence.

SWOSU has earned a place among Oklahoma’s best college values, ranking No. 2 among public universities in Niche’s 2027 Best Value Colleges rankings.

Tune in to Today in Ag with Jimmy Clark, airing every weekday at noon on KECO 96.5 FM. Recorded Wednesday, October 7, 2026.

ODOT is planning a new round of highway and bridge improvements across western Oklahoma, with projects in Beckham, Custer, Washita, Roger Mills and Greer counties included in the agency’s newly approved Eight-Year Construction Work Plan.

The Exploring Energy Radio Show with Shawn Wilson airs every weekday at 8:00 AM on KECO 96.5 FM. Recorded Wednesday, October 7, 2026.

The Early Morning Show with Nathan and Landry Brewer airs every weekday at 7:00 AM on KECO 96.5 FM. Recorded Wednesday, October 7, 2026.

NFL Week 4 plus Major League Baseball Playoffs

Tune in to Today in Ag with Jimmy Clark, airing every weekday at noon on KECO 96.5 FM. Recorded Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

Dr. Daniel da Rocha, assistant professor in the Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences at SWOSU, led a pilot study this summer in the Brazilian Amazon to examine how wildlife responds to sustainable forest management.

A Hinton man is facing multiple allegations following an investigation into a reported burglary at a rural Beckham County property near Erick.

A New Mexico man faces two felony charges and a misdemeanor following an alleged escape from custody and an altercation at the Custer County Jail.

The Exploring Energy Radio Show with Shawn Wilson airs every weekday at 8:00 AM on KECO 96.5 FM. Recorded Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

The Early Morning Show with Nathan and Landry Brewer airs every weekday at 7:00 AM on KECO 96.5 FM. Recorded Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

Friday Night Football Scores plus Fast Pitch and Fall Baseball State Tournament Brackets

SWOSU and Midwestern State University formalized two academic partnerships Oct. 2 during a ceremonial signing at FISTA Innovation Park in Lawton, Oklahoma.

Oklahoma residents who want to vote in the Nov. 3 general election have until Friday, Oct. 9, to register to vote.