Southwestern Oklahoma State University honored Dr. Trevor Ellis with the 2026 Bernhardt Academic Excellence Award during the Academic Excellence Banquet on Thursday, March 12.

Fire crews continue to make progress on the Salt Fork Fire burning near the town of Martha, northwest of Altus.

SWOSU is pleased to announce a generous charitable gift from former SWOSU President Dr. Joe Anna Hibler to fund the purchase of a new mailroom van to support campus operations.

Statewide election activity officially begins at 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 1st, when the candidate filing period opens.

Early voting begins Thursday, April 2nd for voters in Beckham County.

A single-vehicle crash in rural Beckham County early Tuesday morning claimed the life of a Lawton man.

SWOSU formally dedicated the Jerry and Margaret Hodge Center for Pharmacy and Rural Health on Thursday, March 12, marking a major milestone in the university’s effort to expand healthcare education and rural health services across Oklahoma.

On March 14, 2025, the Mountain Park Police Department requested the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to investigate a homicide.

A three-unit collision earlier this month in Roger Mills County resulted in injuries to a pedestrian attempting to assist a stranded vehicle.

Two drivers were injured in a two-vehicle collision late Friday night at an intersection west of Altus.

On June 9, 2025, an Ovintiv Energy security consultant requested the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to investigate a theft of oilfield equipment.

Multiple wildfires fueled by strong winds kept emergency crews busy across western Oklahoma on Sunday forcing evacuations in parts of Beckham County and drawing responses from numerous fire departments across the region.

The Oklahoma House has approved legislation aimed at positioning the state to host a national research laboratory focused on natural gas and other advanced technologies.

Local firefighters responded Monday to three separate grass fires in Roger Mills County, with authorities saying evidence suggests the fires may have been intentionally set.

The Reach Higher degree-finishing program at SWOSU awarded over $15,000 in Finish Line scholarships to 10 students enrolled in Reach Higher degree programs, with awards averaging just over $1,500 per student.

The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching.

Oklahomans who want to change their party affiliation must submit their change no later than March 31.

Michael Mendoza has announced his candidacy for Mayor of Shamrock in the upcoming municipal election scheduled for May 2, 2026.

Beckham County authorities are investigating a break-in that occurred last week at a storage facility in the county, according to Sheriff Derek Manning.

Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning says investigators are looking into an incident in which an inmate allegedly smuggled contraband into the Beckham County Jail in an attempt to sell it to other inmates.

A Beckham County woman has been arrested after a juvenile was injured during a domestic incident, according to Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning.

Several candidates have filed for the upcoming Shamrock municipal election scheduled for May 2, 2026, where voters will decide two seats on the Shamrock City Council.

A Weatherford woman has been charged with two felony counts of animal cruelty after authorities reported finding two dogs in severely neglected condition in rural Custer County.

A woman from Arizona is facing felony charges after authorities say she was found with more than 100 pounds of marijuana during a late-night encounter at an Interstate 40 welcome center in Beckham County.

A Lawton man died Friday morning following a single-vehicle crash in Kiowa County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

Four individuals have been arrested following a burglary and vandalism investigation at the Historic Casa Grand Hotel in Elk City, according to the Elk City Police Department.

A fatal two-vehicle collision occurred early Thursday morning, March 5, on State Highway 44 in Washita County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

A collision involving a loose bull led to injuries early Thursday morning on State Highway 44 in Washita County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

A former police officer who previously worked for both the Clinton and Weatherford Police Departments has been arrested following an investigation by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.

Voters in Roger Mills County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the April 7th Reydon School District Board of Education General Election should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Kelly Tice said today.