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The Penny News 1017
News | December 04, 2025
School board filings closed Wednesday in Beckham, Custer, Washita and Roger Mills counties, confirming a mix of uncontested races and a few competitive seats heading into the February election cycle.
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The Penny News 991
News | November 18, 2025
The report from the Oklahoma Tax Commission shows most area towns up over last year, with statewide numbers also posting double–digit growth.
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The Penny News 876
News | September 23, 2025
Sales tax collections are in for September 2025, reflecting transactions from July 16–30 and estimated sales from August 1–15.
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The Penny News 824
News | August 22, 2025
Western Oklahoma will trade its summer heat for an early taste of fall next week, according to the National Weather Service in Norman and Oklahoma City meteorologists.
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The Penny News 805
News | August 18, 2025
Two unrelated crashes over the weekend left drivers and passengers injured, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.
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The Penny News 796
News | August 11, 2025
The latest sales tax report is in, reflecting actual sales from June 16 to 30 and estimated sales from July 1 to 15.
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The Penny News 793
News | August 11, 2025
FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT starting 4 PM today through Tuesday morning.
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The Penny News 787
News | August 07, 2025
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is hosting several full-day Hunter Education Courses this fall across Western Oklahoma.
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The Penny News 780
News | August 05, 2025
The Granite Wash Basin in western Oklahoma saw an increase in drilling activity.
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The Penny News 750
News | July 22, 2025
Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning says illegal marijuana grows in Oklahoma are on the decline, thanks in large part to increased administrative enforcement.
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The Penny News 668
News | May 28, 2025
Of all the oil and gas plays across the U.S., the Granite Wash saw the most dramatic gain in drilling activity.
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The Penny News 633
News | May 08, 2025
After weeks of concern, recent rainfall has brought a welcome shift to the drought outlook in western Oklahoma.
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The Penny News 606
News | April 30, 2025
These figures are based on data from the Oklahoma Mesonet and local weather stations.?
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The Penny News 602
News | April 29, 2025
CASA of Western Oklahoma will begin a new volunteer training session on May 19 and is calling on community members to step forward and make a lasting impact on the lives of foster children.
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The Penny News 594
News | April 28, 2025
Western Oklahoma faces the threat of severe storms Monday afternoon through early Tuesday morning, with Beckham, Washita, Custer, and Roger Mills Counties all under the gun for damaging weather.
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The Penny News 592
News | April 24, 2025
Western Oklahoma residents should prepare for another round of potentially severe storms Thursday evening, with the latest forecast showing an increased threat for large hail and isolated tornadoes.
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The Penny News 587
News | April 22, 2025
Western Oklahoma residents—especially those in Beckham, Custer, Roger Mills, and Washita counties—should stay weather-aware through the rest of this week.
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The Penny News 520
News | March 21, 2025
After a week since their ignition, fire crews are still battling wildfires in western Oklahoma.
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The Penny News 496
News | March 13, 2025
Oklahoma firefighters are bracing for dangerous wildfire conditions across Western Oklahoma and beyond this week.
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The Penny News 448
News | February 17, 2025
A winter storm is set to bring snow, sleet, and ice to western Oklahoma on Tuesday, impacting travel across Roger Mills, Custer, Washita, and Beckham counties.
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The Penny News 429
News | February 10, 2025
A winter storm is set to sweep across Western Oklahoma, bringing a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain over the next 24 hours.
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The Penny News 422
News | February 06, 2025
The filing period for municipal office candidates in Oklahoma ran from Monday through Wednesday, with candidates submitting their declarations for city council positions in Custer and Washita counties.
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The Penny News 364
News | January 14, 2025
The latest sales tax report for November 2024 provides insights into sales tax revenues across western Oklahoma cities, including percentage changes compared to November 2023.
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The Penny News 361
News | January 13, 2025
Residents of Western Oklahoma should prepare for a significant drop in temperatures this weekend as an arctic blast moves into the region.
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The Penny News 354
News | January 09, 2025
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Beckham, Custer, Washita, and Roger Mills counties until 8:00 AM CST on Friday, January 10.
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The Penny News 350
News | January 08, 2025
Residents of western Oklahoma should prepare for winter weather as a Winter Weather Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service, effective from 6:00 AM Thursday, January 9, until 8:00 AM Friday, January 10.
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The Penny News 344
News | January 06, 2025
Elk City firefighters, alongside crews from the Berlin Fire Department, responded to a large grass fire west of town near Highway 6 and 1900 Road on Friday afternoon.
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The Penny News 341
News | January 06, 2025
Residents of Western Oklahoma should prepare for a blast of winter weather as a cold front is set to move into the area later this week.
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The Penny News 331
News | December 30, 2024
Looking back at the top stories in Western Oklahoma in 2024.
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The Penny News 275
News | December 05, 2024
Candidates have officially filed for school board positions across Beckham, Custer, Washita, and Roger Mills counties, kicking off preparations for elections in multiple districts.

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