Erick, OK

After 12 years in the Oklahoma Legislature, Rep. Todd Russ (R-Cordell) has reached his term limit and is now running to be state treasurer. Three Republican candidates are running to replace him as the representative of House District 55 in western Oklahoma. No Democrat or third-party candidates filed to run,...

Shirley Anne (Foster) Welk / Gurley, 96, of Sayre/Tulsa, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022. Shirley lived her long, large life, enjoying 96 happy years. She is remembered for her strong faith in God, interest in living life to the fullest, a love of music and dancing, being around people and with an immense pride in her family.

Day two of the ‘Nuch Tournament saw the home team the Pueblo Azteca host a doubleheader against Cheyenne Sixers and Paker Lightning. The Azteca’s split their doubleheader Friday, losing their first matchup against the Sixers 12-1 F/6 and winning their second game against the Lighting 9-0 F/5. With...

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Shamrock Fighting Irish are making major improvements to their athletic facilities and programs adding a new sport for the girls and showcasing their Shamrock pride on the football field. “Anytime I’m asked about it, it just brings a big smile to my face because we...

Nearly 40 Oklahoma middle school math teachers became students again this week, receiving a glimpse into the medical research that results from the passion they instill in students. OMRF on Tuesday hosted teachers from the Sarkeys Foundation Summer Math Institute at the Oklahoma School for Science and Mathematics. The weeklong...

An Oklahoma man died in a vehicle crash Saturday morning.

ROGER MILLS COUNTY (KOKH) - Police are investigating a deadly crash that left one dead on Saturday morning near Cheyenne. Reports say the incident occurred on Highway 47, .5 miles west of County Road 1810. Authorities say 21-year-old Damien Gibson, of Reydon, was eastbound when he drove off the road...

Mark Rene Kilhoffer was born on December 1, 1957 in Elk City, Oklahoma to Bernard Micheal and Donna Jean Kilhoffer. He passed away peacefully on May 25, 2022 at home at the age of 64 years, 5 months and 24 days. One of seven children, he grew up on the...

Southwestern Oklahoma State University, with locations in Weatherford, Sayre and Yukon, has named Dr. Boone Clemmons as assistant vice president for Public Relations and Marketing. Clemmons will serve on the Executive and Administrative Councils and sit on the President’s Cabinet. Clemmons succeeds Brian Adler as SWOSU’s chief communications, marketing...

Oklahoma authorities have charged an Elk City eye doctor with biochemical assault alleging that he drugged his date's drink during an incident that unfolded late last year. Online court records accessed by PEOPLE confirm the charge against ophthalmologist Dr. Kamran Massoumi, who was arrested on Thursday. Massoumi, 54, could not...

OKLAHOMA CITY — Authorities charged a doctor with a felony after police said he drugged a woman at an Oklahoma City hotel bar. The victim told police she met with Kamran Massoumi, an ophthalmologist based in Elk City, at a downtown hotel bar. She drank from a glass he gave her, officials said.

The Doenges Ford Indians have started their trip to Fort Smith, Arkansas at 0-1. Bartlesville fell to the Elk City Mudcats 10-2 in six innings late on Friday night. The Tribe ran into similar issues they had in opening weekend with walks and errors – plus had some struggles on offense.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) with locations in Weatherford, Sayre, and Yukon has named Dr. Boone Clemmons to the post of Assistant Vice President for Public Relations & Marketing. Clemmons will serve on the Executive and Administrative Councils and sit on the President’s Cabinet. Clemmons succeeds Mr. Brian Adler...

ELK CITY, Okla. (WKRC) - An Oklahoma doctor was arrested Thursday after he allegedly drugged, groped, and threatened a woman. Officials say 54-year-old Dr. Kamran Massoumi, an ophthalmologist, went on a date with the woman on Christmas Eve in 2021, and was with her until Christmas morning. After dinner, he...

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Today will be hot once again with highs in the 90s and winds from the south at 15 to 25 mph. Wind gusts as high as the low 30s. Dew points, or moisture, will remain in the mid to upper 60s, so not only will it be hot but it’ll be muggy too! Most of the day is looking to remain dry with a mix of sun and clouds but that changes later this afternoon.