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Candidate filing closed Wednesday afternoon, finalizing the slate for several local races across western Oklahoma.

The Roger Mills County Sheriff's Office has canceled the Silver Alert for a man after he was found alive Thursday morning.

Elk City residents are invited to a community Block Party on Friday, August 1, from 5 to 9 p.m. in Downtown Elk City.

Oklahoma’s annual Sales Tax Holiday is just around the corner, giving shoppers a break on sales tax for clothing and footwear under $100 per item.

Families across Beckham County are invited to the Beckham County Resource Fair this Friday.

Officers from multiple local law enforcement agencies gathered at the Elk City Police Gun Range on July 24 for a specialized Vehicle Ambush training course hosted by the Elk City Police Department.

Two western Oklahoma state representatives are stepping into the spotlight this interim season with ambitious studies aimed at improving lives and shaping the state’s future.

Enrollment is now open for the Fall 2025 term of the Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Music Academy, a growing program that connects young musicians with quality instruction and performance opportunities.

The SWOSU Athletic Association is pleased to announce that longtime SWOSU benefactor ASAP Energy, Inc. is serving as Underwriting Sponsor of the 19th Annual SWOSU Athletic Auction.

A continued partnership between Southwestern Oklahoma State University and the Consulate of Mexico in Oklahoma City is providing $8,000 in scholarship support for SWOSU students of Mexican origin.

A Texas man is facing felony charges in Oklahoma after allegedly driving under the influence with a minor in the vehicle.

The streets of downtown Elk City will come alive with celebration on Thursday, August 1, 2025, as the city hosts its annual Block Party from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.

A disturbing series of events has led to the arrest of three individuals in Woodward County following a child sexual abuse investigation and a retaliatory shooting, according to a press release from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI).

Oklahoma State Representative Nick Archer of District 55 and from Elk City has been recognized by the Oklahoma State Chamber of Commerce with a “Legislature of the Year” award.

Canute Public Schools has announced a new bond proposal for 2025 that would fund key improvements across the district—without any projected increase in taxes for residents.

The 2025 KECO Kids Fishing Derby was a splash! Held July 19 at beautiful Ackley Park in Elk City, OK, the day was full of smiles, sunshine, and fish tales.

Sales tax revenue figures for May 2025 show mixed results across Western Oklahoma, with some towns seeing gains while others experienced slight drops compared to the same time last year.

Elk City is currently hiring a Full-Time Animal Control Officer.

Two of Elk City’s newest police officers are now officially certified to serve.

PSO is pleased to announce the promotion of Jeremy Ambrose to the role of Economic Development Director.

Two Wellington, Texas men were sentenced on felony charges in the 100th Judicial District Court on Monday, July 14, during a busy day of court that saw 11 total pleas.

Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning says illegal marijuana grows in Oklahoma are on the decline, thanks in large part to increased administrative enforcement.

The Clinton Regional Airport is set to receive a major upgrade after the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics approved a $1.9 million construction project as part of its Fiscal Year 2026 plans.

A Foss man is dead after being struck by a vehicle on I-40 early Saturday morning.

Dr. Kalie Kerth has been named director of the SWOSU College of Pharmacy Rural Health Center.

SWOSU has announced that Mr. Garrett King will assume the role of Executive Director of the SWOSU Office of Institutional Advancement, effective immediately.

Shooting fireworks July 4th at Ackley Park is a lot of fun, but it leaves a big mess.

Candidate filing for the Board of Education for Erick School District Begins Monday, July 28th.

OSIDA is set to convene on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 9 a.m. in the Oklahoma Department of Transportation's First Floor Commission Room in Oklahoma City.

Two Texas residents have been formally charged in connection with a 2023 car wash burglary in Elk City, with outstanding warrants now issued in Beckham County.