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A child neglect case has emerged following an eviction at an Elk City apartment, with disturbing conditions leading to the arrest of two adults.

On Monday, the Elk City Board of Education will hold its regular November meeting.

Elk City’s high school football team fights for a playoff spot tonight against Woodward, while Merritt Oilers wrap up their season. Basketball season tips off with games across Western Oklahoma, Sweetwater boys bring home the Class A State Cross Country Championship, and OU & OSU prepare for critical conference road games. The OKC Thunder aim to bounce back at home against the Houston Rockets.

A 52-year-old Elk City man is being held in the Beckham County Detention Center after being charged with second-degree burglary.

A man from Elk City has been charged with first-degree murder following an overdose death. According to an affidavit filed in Beckham County.

Elk City’s football team faces a must-win game against Bridge Creek tonight to keep their playoff hopes alive. A win ties them with Bridge Creek for the final playoff spot, while a loss ends their postseason chances. Other local matchups include Elgin vs. Clinton and Merritt traveling to Crescent. In college football, the Oklahoma Sooners are set to face Maine, aiming to snap a three-game losing streak, and Oklahoma State will play Arizona State for Homecoming. The OKC Thunder also continue their season with games against Portland and the LA Clippers, hoping to maintain their undefeated status in the Western Conference. Tune in to the Skinny on Sports report with Aaron Kauk for all the latest updates.

A Virginia couple, wanted on multiple charges including firearm possession and fugitive escape, were apprehended in Elk City on October 17.

An Elk City couple has been released from the Beckham County Detention Center after being charged with child neglect.

Western Oklahoma cities have reported their sales tax intake for August 2024, showcasing a mix of growth and decline compared to 2023.

It’s Fire Prevention Week across the nation, and local fire departments, including the Elk City Fire Department, have been spreading fire awareness at local elementary schools and daycares.

The Western Oklahoma Historical Society is gearing up to host the 51st Annual Route 66 Flea Market at Ackley Park in Elk City on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

In a recent show of support for local law enforcement, Lipscomb Chevrolet GMC, through the General Motors First Responder program, donated $2,500 to the Elk City Police Department.