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Elk City's Luke Thomas made headlines again at the 2025 National Western Stock Show Junior Livestock Auction, securing a second consecutive winning bid from Bluepeak for his prize-winning lamb on January 24.

A tragic two-vehicle collision claimed the lives of three individuals and left another in critical condition Thursday afternoon near Duke.

The Elk City Police Department is inviting community members to participate in its first-ever Citizen’s Police Academy, a free program designed to provide insight into local law enforcement operations.

A fatal crash occurred early Wednesday morning on OK-34 near E County Road 46, approximately five miles north of Sharon.

Scammers posing as law enforcement officers are targeting residents with a fraudulent scheme designed to trick victims into providing personal information or sending money.

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) is investigating a homicide in Arnett at the request of the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office.

Authorities say a homicide investigation led to a lockdown at a western Oklahoma school district on Monday.

Fire crews in the area were busy battling a grass fire in rural Beckham County, northwest of Elk City, on Monday afternoon.

A Texas man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges in Custer County after a routine traffic stop led to the discovery of firearms in his vehicle.

A fatal single-vehicle collision occurred early Friday morning on U.S. Highway 283 near Arnett.

Clinton Public Schools celebrated a major achievement Monday afternoon, announcing they have been awarded a $34.7 million Oklahoma Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduates (GEAR UP) Grant.

Authorities have issued an outstanding warrant for two suspects believed to be responsible for multiple burglaries at the Elk City Walmart Superstore.

An Arizona man has been charged with felony assault and battery on a police officer following an incident in Clinton on January 21.

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A Weleetka man is facing multiple charges after a violent altercation at an Elk City restaurant escalated into a confrontation with law enforcement.

Several area high school students mixed with college, university, and technology school representatives at the recent Western Oklahoma Education Expo at Elk City’s Convention Center.

The OSBI is providing an update on the tragic double homicide near Granite.

An Oklahoma City woman has been sentenced to seven years in prison following a sentencing hearing in Arapaho at the Custer County Courthouse.

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported a fatality from a collision that occurred on January 15, 2025, approximately nine miles west of Watonga on US-270.

An Elk City woman is wanted on charges of child neglect following a traffic stop in late August 2024.

On Sunday night, the District 3 Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force requested the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) to investigate a double homicide.

The Elk City Police Department Criminal Investigations Division has arrested a 19-year-old suspect in connection with a reported sexual assault that occurred during the week of Thanksgiving.

Get ready for high-flying fun as the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters make their victorious return to the Pioneer Event Center on the Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) campus in Weatherford.

The Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) has approved a settlement in Public Service Company of Oklahoma’s (PSO) rate review.

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A Clinton man was arrested following a high-speed chase involving a four-wheeler through public streets, parking lots, and open pastures on January 4, 2025.

The Elk City School Board convened for its regular session on Monday night, making a pivotal decision regarding the district's leadership.

During Monday night's regular meeting of the Elk City School Board, it was announced that the Oklahoma Department of Education's School Improvement Division will be visiting the district after the school has shown steady improvement over the last three years.

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Clinton man, on charges of first-degree burglary, violation of a protective order, and assault and battery with a sharp weapon with intent to injure.

Authorities have confirmed the arrest of a Sayre man stemming from an extensive investigation into allegations of sexual assault.