July 1, 2021

By News Director Jared Atha

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation warns drivers this vacation weekend of development tasks all through the state that might decelerate journey for motorists.

Locally:

I-40 narrowed to 1 lane close to Sayre, Beckham Co.

I-40 is narrowed to 1 lane in each instructions between SH-152 (mm 23) and US-283 (mm 20) close to Sayre for bridge work.

I-40B narrowed to 1 lane in Clinton, Custer Co.

I-40B is narrowed to 1 lane in each instructions east of US-183 (mm 66) over the Washita River in Clinton for bridge work.

I-40 narrowed to 1 lane in Foss, Washita Co.

I-40 is intermittently narrowed to 1 lane in each instructions between SH-44 (mm 53) and Haggard street (mm 61) close to Foss for resurfacing.

SH-44 narrowed to 1 lane in Foss, Washita Co.

SH-44 is narrowed to 1 lane in Foss over Turkey Creek for bridge reconstruction.

US-270 narrowed to 1 lane in Dewey Co.

US-270 is narrowed to 1 lane in every route between Oakwood and SH-51 for pavement work.

4th of July Traffic Could Hamper Travel Plans in Western Oklahoma

July 1, 2021 By News Director Jared Atha The Oklahoma Department of Transportation warns drivers this vacation weekend of development tasks all through the state that might decelerate journey for motorists. Locally: I-40 narrowed to 1 lane

Elk City Getting Ready for 4th Of July Festivities

July 1, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The annual fireworks festivities are returning on the 4th of July in Elk City’s Ackley Park.

SWOSU Implements Changes at Sayre Remote Location

July 1, 2022 SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is making modifications to make sure that its Sayre location will proceed to fulfill the upper schooling wants of western Oklahomans.

OKC Man in Serious Condition After Two Motorcycle Accident in Dewey Co.

June 30, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha An Oklahoma City man was severely injured after being concerned in a two motorbike accident in Dewey County.

Dobson Fiber Commits To Fiber Internet Expansion For Residents In Clinton and Elk City

June 30, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Dobson Fiber proclaims one other multi-million-dollar growth of its fiber web providing in Clinton and Elk City not too long ago. Dobson broke floor with metropolis representatives and Chamber of Commerce.

Trailer Theft Charged in Custer County

June 30, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A Thomas man was arrested and charged not too long ago with grand larceny after allegedly stealing a coated trailer.

Two Vehicle Accident Involving Horse Trailer in Elk City

June 29, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A 3 automobile accident on the east aspect of Elk City despatched three people to the hospital Wednesday afternoon.

Motorcycle Wrecks in Custer County

June 29, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Two separate wrecks in Custer County Tuesday have been each criminally concerned.

ECPD Report An Increase Of Social Media Scams

June 29, 2022 By Kacey Meza In a Facebook submit, the Elk City Police Department has reported that there’s a worrying improve in social media scams as of late. Many of the studies have been investigated

Western Oklahoma Primary Election Results

June 29, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Voting websites have been busy Tuesday with the primary main election day of the 12 months.

Custer County Wreck Hospitalizes Bessie Teen

June 28, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A Bessie teen was hospitalized early Tuesday morning after being concerned in a one car accident in Custer County.

Weekend Arrests in Shamrock, Texas

June 28, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The Wheeler County Sheriff’s Office launched information on two arrests remodeled the weekend.

Small Fire Contained At Elk City Homeland

June 28, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Elk City firefighters have been dispatched to Homeland early Tuesday morning to battle a small fireplace.

Another Sentenced in Collingsworth County, TX Murder

June 27, 2022 Press Release Provided Joe Anthony Arreola, 36, from Wellington, Texas, pleaded responsible to aggravated assault with a lethal weapon, enhanced, for his position in the brutal beating and homicide of Frankie Lynn Cannon. Arreola

Primary Elections Tuesday

June 27, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Voting websites will probably be busy Tuesday with the primary main election day of the 12 months.

Protective Orders Contested

June 27, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Four of the 5 people initially served protecting orders for allegedly sending threatening and harassing texts to the spouse of a State Representative, entered a movement final week to

Beckham Co. Rural Water District #1 Residents Asked to Conserve Water

BREAKING NEWS: Officials report {that a} water pump servicing the Beckham County Rural Water District #1 is having electrical issues. Officials ask residents in District #1 to preserve water till additional discover.

Boxes of Nutritious Food Available to Seniors in Elk City

June 22, 2022 Provided Press Release Qualified seniors in Elk City can obtain month-to-month packing containers of nutritious meals to complement their food plan by the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). The free program, a partnership of the Regional

Early Voting Begins Thursday

June 20, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Early voting begins this Thursday, June 23, for the upcoming main election. Voters who will be unable to make it to the polls on Election Day, have the

Two From Area Headed to France to Compete in Unique Shooting Event

June 22, 2022 By Kacey Meza Two from Western Oklahoma will probably be heading to France this summer time to compete in the primary ever Precision Rifle World Championship.

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Wheat Harvest Nearly Complete

June 21, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The wheat harvest in Western Oklahoma is almost full. Here with the newest is Paragon Communications Ag Director Jimmy Clark. Be certain to tune in each Monday – Friday

Deadly Weekend on Western Oklahoma Roads

June 6, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha It proved to be a lethal weekend on Western Oklahoma roadways with a number of wrecks being reported.

Seminole Man Accused of Indecent Acts to a Child in Custer County – Charged

June 20, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A person from Seminole is needed in Custer County after being charged with one felony rely of lewd or indecent acts to a baby below the age of 16.

NFEC Planned Power Outage

June 20, 2022 By Kacey Meza There will probably be a deliberate energy outage on June twenty first by Northfork Electric. Brent Meador Manager and CEO of NFCC informed Paragon Communications the rationale for the outage is to improve

Threatening Texts Leads to OSBI Investigation – Protective Orders

June 22, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The spouse of a neighborhood State Representative has been granted protecting orders in Custer County District Court towards 5 people after an OSBI investigation into threatening textual content messages that

Two Teens Found Deceased in Altus

June 20, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Altus Police are investigating the dying of two youngsters after responding to a a number of pictures fired name close to the 700 block of East Nona on Saturday afternoon.

Clinton Man Charged With Indecent Exposure

June 17, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A Clinton man has been charged with a pair of felonies after being accused of exposing himself to a different man throughout two separate arguments.

Oklahoma Route 66 Museum to Host Route 66 Hall of Fame Induction and Exhibit Opening

June 17, 2022 Provided Press Release On Saturday, July 9, 2022, the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum and the Oklahoma Route 66 Association will host the Oklahoma Route 66 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and the opening of

Amarillo Man Pleads Guilty in Collingsworth County Murder Case

June 17, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The Office of the a hundredth Judicial District Attorney reported Thursday that 51-year-old Benjamin Breckenridge of Amarillo pleaded responsible to the homicide of Frankie Lynn Cannon and is the third

Request an Emergency Ballot For the June 28 Election

June 16, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Registered voters who develop into bodily incapacitated after 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 28 and can’t make it to the polls, nonetheless have a possibility to forged their poll.

Elk City Utility Rates Going Up

June 16, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha As half of the price range course of, the Elk City, City Commissioners not too long ago accredited a decision rising water, sewer, sanitation and landfill utility charges.

Dr. David Ralph Announces Retirement After 47 Years at SWOSU

June 16, 2022 SWOSU Press Release Dr. David Ralph, who has served because the Dean of Pharmacy at Southwestern Oklahoma State University since 2016, has introduced his retirement after 47 years on the Weatherford campus.

Election 2022: Beckham Co. Sample Ballot

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Elk City Commissioners Approve 22-23 Budget

June 15, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha During the newest Elk City, City Commissioners proceedings the price range for fiscal 12 months 2022-2023 was accredited.

Elk City School Board Approves Hires

June 15, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha There will probably be new faces subsequent college 12 months roaming the halls of Elk City Public Schools.

Elk City Commission to Consider FY 22-23 Budget

June 14, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The Elk City Commission is scheduled to fulfill for its mid-month common assembly Wednesday afternoon.

Wheat Harvest Update

June 14, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha The wheat harvest is nicely underway all through Western Oklahoma. Here with a report is Paragon Communication Ag Director Jimmy Clark. Be certain to catch Today in Ag with Jimmy

Fairview Elementary Sold

June 14, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Fairview Elementary in Elk City has a brand new proprietor.

Ft. Cobb Lake Drowning

June 13, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A 5-year-old boy from Fort Cobb drowned in water close to a play space Friday night.

Fatal One Vehicle Accident in Roger Mills County

June 13, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A Reydon man died in a car crash Saturday morning.

All Long-term Care Facilities Across Region Fully Open

June 13, 2022 SWODA Press Release Currently, all long-term care amenities are absolutely open to visitation. All frequent areas of the amenities are open with social distancing in place with screening and masks necessities. Here are a

Semi Blown Over On I-40 – Driver Hurt

June 10, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha High winds have been in charge for a one car accident on Interstate 40 early Friday morning in Custer County.

Former Assistant Police Chief Sentenced to Jail

June 10, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha A former Oklahoma assistant police chief has been sentenced on a number of little one pornography costs.

Elk City School Board to Consider Sale of Property

June 10, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha During their upcoming common assembly Monday evening, the Elk City School Board will take into account a bid for the sale of the Fairview Elementary constructing.

Scammers Try To Collect Expired Medications

June 9, 2022 Press Release Provided Recent studies out of Oklahoma City uncovered a scheme to acquire drugs illegally. Scammers had gone door to door asking residents to dispose of expired or unused medicine. Scammers stated they

Custer County Still Assessing Damage – No Declaration Yet

June 9, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Custer County continues to be recovering from Wednesday morning’s extreme climate that tore by the world.

Weatherford Museum to Honor Veterans, Dedicate Memorial

June 9, 2022 By Landry Brewer The Heartland of America Museum is publicly saluting veterans this Independence Day weekend, and the general public is invited.

Heavy Rains Bring Flooding to Custer County

June 8, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha Rain has returned with a vengeance to western Oklahoma and as soon as once more Custer County is seeing potential file quantities of precipitation in a brief quantity of time.

City of Elk City Declares Popular Property as Surplus

June 8, 2022 By News Director Jared Atha During the newest assembly of the Elk City Commission, metropolis officers accredited to declare a vacant lot as surplus.