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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.

A recent triennial audit cycle by the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (OLETS) resulted in an outstanding rating of the Beckham County Sheriff’s Office Communications Division.

The Oklahoma wheat harvest gained some ground last week, but widespread rains across the state have since brought fieldwork to a crawl.

Elk City native Sadiaa Jones was recently hired as the new Oklahoma City University Athletics Director.

Representatives from SWOSU and the City of Weatherford recently joined the Oklahoma Army National Guard for a visit to Fort Sill that highlighted the Guard’s military capabilities and community partnerships.

A concrete truck overturned Thursday morning just after 10 a.m. at the intersection of 20th Street and Pioneer in Elk City.

SWODA is proud to announce a significant partnership with Great Plains Regional Medical Center.

The City of Clinton has announced a temporary disruption in utility payment services due to a scheduled software transition.

Rick Koch, a conservative businessman and community leader, has officially entered the race for Oklahoma State Senate District 26.

Oklahoma is officially drought-free—for the first time since June 25, 2019.

The Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority is proud to announce an innovative partnership with Dawn Aerospace.

Western Oklahoma’s rich stretch of Route 66 will come alive again this summer with the annual Western Oklahoma Rt 66 Cruise, scheduled for Friday and Saturday.

On Saturday, June 28, from 1-4 p.m., the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum will host a special signing for the new book “Route 66 – The First 100 Years” with authors Jim Ross and Shellee Graham.

A fatal single-vehicle collision claimed the life of a 17-year-old El Reno male early Tuesday morning in Caddo County.

Voters in both Cheyenne and Clinton turned out Tuesday, June 10, for special elections—and delivered decisive results in favor of two local propositions.

Red Rock Behavioral Health Services is hosting a special outreach event on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at their Elk City Outpatient Office.