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By News Director Jared Atha A Clinton man was arrested and charged in Custer County recently after he allegedly assaulted his live-in girlfriend in front of a child. According to a probable cause affidavit, 32-year-old Christopher Gene Jenkins was arrested on January 30, after police were dispatched to a home in the 1300 block of Prairie Chief Avenue. When police arrived they met with the suspect who stated that he got into an argument with his girlfriend. Jenkins stated that it was only a verb...

A winter storm is expected to bring record snowfall to much of Oklahoma this weekend.

Thursday, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $1.76 million CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to...

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is encouraging residents to stay home during the upcoming winter weather event. Starting on Sunday, OHP is discouraging any...

The winter weather event doesn’t appear to be going away anytime soon. In fact, forecasters are saying a major snow event could sweep into the region Sunday night and early Monday morning, hampering travel and bringing western Oklahoma to a stand still. Meteorologist Alex Zwink with the National Weather Service in Norman says there are many factors still in play in determining exactly how much snow the storm could dump on the region. Zwink says unlike the last snow storm that blanketed the ar...

By News Director Jared Atha Voters decided between three candidates for the office number 1 seat on the Western Technology Center Board of Education on Tuesday. Incumbent Ray Challis gained just over 51% of the vote to retain his seat. He was challenged by Eugene Jefferson who obtained 26% of the vote and Dennis H. Baxter who garnered 21% approval. In other election news, it was announced that a special election for Beckham County voters who reside in the Canute School District will be held on ...

By News Director Jared Atha A Sayre man wanted on felony charges lead Elk City police on a short pursuit recently. Ultimately, 30-year-old Waiburn Cole Hinkle was arrested on the morning of January 28 on the west side of Elk City. According to a probable cause affidavit, police reported that a vehicle known to authorities as a vehicle that was involved in a shoplifting incident at two Elk City businesses was spotted heading westbound on Country Club. When the officer attempted to initiate a tra...

By News Director Jared Atha Officials announced Tuesday that Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacies in 43 Oklahoma locations will start administering COVID-19 vaccinations starting Friday. Among the local Walmarts participating with the roll out include stores in Elk City, Hobart, Altus, and Weatherford. A news release states that the vaccines are available to people who meet the current phase of vaccine eligibility in Oklahoma. Officials also said the vaccines will be provided through the U.S. Fe...

By News Director Jared Atha Registration for Southwestern Oklahoma State University enrollment and orientation is underway for high school students who plan to attend SWOSU this fall. New Student Orientation will take place virtually in 2021 but the university plans to continue on-campus classes this fall. All incoming freshmen students must go through New Student Orientation to enroll in Fall 2021 classes. Visit the New Student Orientation link on the SWOSU website for more info. Taler Alexand...

By News Director Jared Atha Governor Kevin Stitt signed an executive order Monday to protect Oklahoma’s oil and gas industry from a Washington power grab. In a press release from the Governor’s office, Executive Order 2021-03 highlights Oklahoma’s role as a global leader in energy production as well as the state’s successful “all of the above” strategy that has reduced carbon dioxide emissions to levels below the national average while producing the most affordable energy in the Uni...