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The streets of Cheyenne will come alive once again for the 8th Annual Draggin’ Main celebration on Saturday, October 18.

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) is now assisting Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Police in the search for a missing student.

Two women were arrested following a late-night disturbance that led to gunfire on Hunt Avenue in Clinton on September 26, according to court records and police affidavits filed in Custer County District Court.

A routine traffic stop on Interstate 40 led to the arrest of two Arkansas men after an Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper discovered seven pounds of marijuana and THC products in their vehicle.

The Elk City Police Department is actively searching for Thomas McCoy, a suspect wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant from the State of Indiana for child molestation.

The Southwestern Oklahoma State University Campus Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating Logan Musil, an 18-year-old SWOSU student who has been missing since September 12, 2025.

A Beckham County jury has found Clayton Samson Hays guilty of first-degree murder in the January 2024 shooting death of Colter Jake Vaught.

Elk City's 52nd Fall Festival ushered in the season.

SWOSU has announced the latest generous gift to the Murdock Family Scholarship Fund.

Residents across southwest Oklahoma are encouraged to take part in shaping the region’s future transportation system.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Foundation, Inc. is proud to announce that Lucille’s Restaurant, Bar, & Hotel will serve as the official Welcome Back Party Sponsor, and Qdoba is the official Homecoming Brunch & Tailgate Sponsor, for SWOSU Homecoming 2025.

After a full day of 11 witnesses called to the stand on Tuesday, day three of the murder trial of 38-year-old Clayton Samson Hays of Carter continued Wednesday in Beckham County District Court.

Dr. Renan Bosque, Professor in the Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences at SWOSU is part of an international research team whose work has been published in Science.

After a full day of 11 witnesses called to the stand on Tuesday, day three of the murder trial of 38-year-old Clayton Samson Hays of Carter continued Wednesday in Beckham County District Court.

Canute Public Schools were placed on precautionary lockdown Wednesday morning as law enforcement pursued a stolen vehicle in the area.

More details revealed surrounding the mass arrests of illegal truck drivers in Beckham County.

Elk City’s Starbucks, located at South Eastern Avenue and East 7th Street, is among several stores in Oklahoma to close as part of a nationwide downsizing by the coffee giant.

GPRMC is encouraging women to prioritize their breast health this October with a special $35 mammogram offer as part of its Care for Your Pair campaign.

An Arapaho man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges in Custer County after authorities say he assaulted a woman, injured her dog, and damaged property during an incident earlier this month.

A Clinton man is facing multiple felony charges after an argument allegedly escalated into threats and gunfire last week.

A Custer County Jail inmate is facing a felony charge after authorities say he damaged a sprinkler system inside the jail, causing more than $1,200 in damages.

A Clinton man with multiple prior felony convictions has been charged in Custer County District Court with trafficking methamphetamine after police said he was found in possession of more than 20 grams of the drug.

A Clinton man has been arrested after investigators linked him to an Elk City burglary and fraudulent credit card use across Western Oklahoma.

An arrest warrant has been issued for a 20-year-old Muskogee man following allegations of child exploitation and related offenses in Beckham County.

Cordell’s downtown square will come alive on Saturday, October 11, as the Cordell Chamber of Commerce hosts the 38th Annual Pumpkin Festival & Car Show. Events run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Historic Downtown Cordell, with a full day of food, shopping, entertainment, and family fun.

An investigation is underway after a reported sexual assault at Thomas-Fay-Custer High school in Custer County.

The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes are moving forward with a long-anticipated development in Elk City that promises new jobs, economic growth, and family-friendly entertainment for western Oklahoma.

The City of Elk City has purchased a long-abandoned property at 102 BJ Hughes Access Road, taking a major step toward cleanup and redevelopment.

A Missouri woman was arrested in Beckham County after a high-speed pursuit on Interstate 40 that began in Custer County on September 12.

A 60-year-old Elk City man was killed Monday afternoon after his semi ran off the roadway and overturned on Interstate 40.