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ODOT Approves $9 Billion in Highway Projects, Including Clinton I-40...
October 9, 2024 The Oklahoma Transportation Commission approved approximately $9 billion in highway construction and safety projects in the latest edition of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation’s...
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August Sales Tax Report: Mixed Results Across Western Oklahoma in 2024
October 10, 2024 Western Oklahoma cities have reported their sales tax intake for August 2024, showcasing a mix of growth and decline compared to 2023. Elk City led the region with a 4% increase,...
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SWOSU’s Dr. Curry Receives Rural Health Leader of the Year Award
October 10, 2024 SWOSU Press Release The Rural Health Association of Oklahoma recognized Dr. Randy Curry’s work in rural health last week. Dr. Curry received the “Rural Health Lifetime Achievement”...
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Beckham County Health Department Hosts Flu Drive in Sayre
October 10, 2024 The Beckham County Health Department will be holding a Flu Drive on Monday, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Beckham County Activity Center in Sayre, Oklahoma. This drive-thru event...
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Oklahoma Broadband Board Approves Grants to Expand High-Speed Internet to...
October 11, 2024 The Oklahoma Broadband Governing Board has approved over $158 million in grants to bring reliable, affordable high-speed internet to around 28,000 homes and businesses across the...
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Premium Aerospace Center Oklahoma and STARBASE Partner to Inspire
October 11, 2024 By Landry Brewer Two Burns Flat organizations are using a Soviet jet to encourage western Oklahoma kids to look to the skies for their future. Premium Aerospace Center Oklahoma (PAC)...
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Early Voting Begins Wednesday, October 30
October 14, 2024 Early voting begins Wednesday, October 30th, for voters in Oklahoma. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day have the option of voting early at their County...
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SBA Disaster News Release – SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to...
October 14, 2024 SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Small nonfarm businesses in five Oklahoma counties and neighboring counties in Texas are now eligible to apply for low interest federal disaster loans from the...
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Mangum Man Dies After Single-Vehicle Crash Near Blair
October 15, 2024 A Mangum man has lost his life after being involved in a single-vehicle accident near Blair. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the accident occurred on Wednesday, October 9, at...
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ODOT Announces Ramp Closures for I-40/US-183 Bridge Construction in Clinton
October 15, 2024 The Oklahoma Department of Transportation has provided updates for motorists near the bridge construction at Interstate 40 and U.S. Highway 183 in Clinton. Here’s the schedule for...
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James Patterson to Speak at SWOSU’s Fine Arts Center on Oct. 22
October 15, 2024 Bestselling author James Patterson will appear at Southwestern Oklahoma State University’s Fine Arts Center in Weatherford on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m. The event is co-hosted by...
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Woman Arrested in Clinton for Armed Robbery and Assault
October 15, 2024 A Clinton woman has been charged with multiple felonies following a series of violent incidents on October 5th, 2024. Angelique Nicole McLendon, 42, faces four charges: first-degree...
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Elk City Man Charged with Drug Possession at Beckham County Jail
October 15, 2024 88 An Elk City man was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance and possession of marijuana in the Beckham County District Court on October 7th. According to a...
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Last Week to Request Absentee Ballots for November 5th General Election
October 15, 2024 98 The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching. Applications must be received by the County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, October 21st. Election...
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Clinton Traffic Stop Leads to Arrests for Fentanyl Trafficking
October 15, 2024 A man and woman were arrested in Clinton for allegedly trafficking fentanyl. According to a probable cause affidavit, 47-year-old Kristi Dawn Smith of Clinton and 42-year-old Cody...
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Voices and Votes: Democracy in America Event Concludes with a Day of Celebration
October 15, 2024 Cheyenne, OK – Saturday is the final day of the Smithsonian’s traveling exhibit Voices and Votes: Democracy in America will be hosted by the Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce, Oklahoma...
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SWOSU Partners with Cohlmia Family to Boost Life Skills Education
October 15, 2024 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has announced the receipt of a major charitable gift from longtime SWOSU benefactors George and Karla Cohlmia of...
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State Lawmakers Discuss Groundwater Regulation During Study
October 18, 2024 State lawmakers haven been busy preparing for the next legislative session slated to begin next spring. Part of that process is conducting and attending interim studies regarding...
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Request an Emergency Ballot for the Tuesday, November 5th Election
October 18, 2024 Roger Mills County Election Board Press Release Registered voters who become physically incapacitated after 5:00 p.m. Monday, October 21st and are unable to make it to the polls, still...
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Elk City Couple Released from Jail After Child Neglect Charges Stemming from...
October 15, 2024 An Elk City couple has been released from the Beckham County Detention Center after being charged with child neglect. The investigation started in late July when an Elk City Police...
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