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.

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.

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.

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

Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning is reminding residents to lock their vehicles and remove valuables after a pistol was recently stolen from a rural area.

High school students from western Oklahoma are spending part of their summer at SWOSU, where they are getting a firsthand look at college life while building academic and career readiness skills through the university’s Upward Bound program.

Oklahoma Launches Future as Leader in Space Industry

PSO is reminding the public and its customers across Oklahoma to remain vigilant against ongoing scam attempts.

The Oklahoma wheat harvest surged forward over the past five days, though progress varied across the state due to scattered rain and persistent humidity.

Preservation Oklahoma has released its 2025 list of the state's Most Endangered Places, and Erick’s own West Winds Motel has made the list.

SWOSU has announced the 20th class of its President’s Leadership Class.

A boating incident on Canton Lake prompted an emergency response Sunday evening after a man fell into the water without a life jacket and couldn’t immediately be located.

SWOSU contributed more than $360.9 million in total economic output to the State of Oklahoma in fiscal year 2024.

The 2025 Oklahoma wheat harvest is moving quickly, with many producers and custom harvesters finishing up in the southwest.

Beckham County deputies got an unexpected surprise when they spotted a man scaling the scaffolding around the county courthouse in downtown Sayre.

On Tuesday, June 24, the Elk City Police Department executed a search warrant at a residence on 9th Street as part of an ongoing drug investigation.

SWOSU is expanding its global reach with a new educational agreement signed at one of the world’s largest international trade shows.

The Elk City Police Department is set to host a specialized Use of Force Training presented by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) from September 23rd through 26th.

Shylan and Carl Birdsong of Amarillo, Texas have made a generous gift to the SWOSU Football Legacy Fund.

Weatherford community members and SWOSU students joined together to raise more than $20,000 for the American Cancer Society during Relay for Life of Beckham and Custer County.