SWOSU has joined a group of just four Oklahoma public universities on U.S. News & World Report’s National Universities list.

SWOSU is now accepting entries for the 2026 Homecoming Parade, set for Saturday, Oct. 31, at 10 a.m. on Main Street in Weatherford.

Oklahoma producers affected by drought will have another opportunity to seek assistance beginning Oct. 5 after an additional $2 million was added to the state's current Emergency Drought program.

GPRMC is encouraging women to prioritize their breast health this October with a special $35 mammogram offer.

The Cloud Chief Fire Department has received a donation from Enel North America to help repair the department’s radio repeater system.

Oklahoma State Rep. Nick Archer of Elk City has been elected chairman of The Energy Council for the 2026-27 term, giving a western Oklahoma lawmaker a leadership role in an organization representing major energy-producing states and Canadian provinces.

An accidental shooting in Erick sent a man to the hospital last week after a handgun discharged while being handled, according to Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning.

The Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority is seeking a new operator for The Greens Golf Course at Infinity One Oklahoma Spaceport in Burns Flat.

An abandoned U-Haul with its hood up along a Beckham County road led sheriff’s deputies to a much larger investigation involving an alleged burglary, stolen property, a stolen vehicle and a firearm.

A Missouri man has been charged with trafficking in illegal drugs following an investigation stemming from the discovery of suspected methamphetamine at a Weatherford hotel.

A Weatherford woman faces a felony charge and two misdemeanor charges following an incident late Wednesday night.

Elk City's 53rd Fall Festival ushered in the season with larger crowds than last year.

The Western Oklahoma Historical Society will host its annual Flea Market Weekend Oct. 2 through Oct. 4 at Ackley Park in Elk City.

HELP Inc. Food Pantry is asking western Oklahoma residents for help as increasing demand and declining donations put pressure on the organization’s food supply.

An Elk City woman was injured Sunday afternoon in a two-vehicle collision in Beckham County.

Two people were injured in a two-vehicle collision Friday morning on U.S. Highway 183 in Custer County.

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation says its investigation into the death of former Oklahoma State Senate candidate Barry Christian found no evidence of foul play, and the case has been closed without criminal charges.

A Mountain View man died following a paraglider accident Wednesday evening at Tom Steed Reservoir in Kiowa County.

SWOSU has announced the establishment of a new scholarship endowment benefitting students studying in SWOSU’s College of Pharmacy.

A Weatherford man was arrested Sept. 22 after being charged with two felony counts of child sexual abuse in Custer County District Court.

Hobart remains under a water emergency after a breakdown at the Foss water treatment plant cut off the city’s primary water supply.

A Sayre man was arrested after police allege he returned to Sayre Public Schools property after being told to leave and was later seen climbing through a concession stand window.

SWOSU hosted the 2026 annual conference of the Oklahoma Speech Theatre Communication Association on Saturday, Sept. 12.

On Thursday, October 29, SWOSU and the SWOSU Foundation, Inc. will jointly host a reception celebrating the renaming of the former Chemistry, Pharmacy, & Physics Building as the Randy L. Beutler Building.

A man died Saturday after being accidentally electrocuted while trimming trees near power lines at his home in Beckham County, according to Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning.

Follow the Fab Four's example, and "Come Together" with friends and family at Elk City's museum complex.

A Weatherford man faces two felony charges in Custer County following an investigation involving reports of suspected child sexual abuse material associated with a Google account.

Oklahoma House Democratic Leader and gubernatorial candidate Cyndi Munson will make a campaign stop in Cordell on Wednesday, Sept. 23.

After more than 47 years as a family-owned Western Oklahoma business, ASAP Energy Inc. is set to change ownership.

The Elk City Fall Festival will return to the Elk City Convention Center Saturday and Sunday.