Beckham County News

A tire blowout caused a one-vehicle accident that killed a man Tuesday in Beckham County.

The state Department of Transportation has released a list a road projects expected to affect OU football game and Labor Day Weekend traffic.

A western Oklahoma man was killed and his wife critically injured when their van crashed in Beckham County.

The fate of four convicted killers rests in the hands of Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry.

An Erick man was killed after crashing his motorcycle on old Route 66 in Beckham County.

A man was killed and his wife seriously injured in a motorcycle accident Saturday and a man died Sunday afternoon in a single-vehicle accident, according to authorities.

The National Weather Service has allowed a tornado warning for southeastern Roger Mills County and far northeastern Beckham County to expire.

Severe thunderstorms and fierce winds pounded parts of Oklahoma on Thursday, damaging some homes and buildings and leaving thousands without electricity, authorities said.

Emergency management officials are urging calm in the city of Altus after severe thunderstorms knocked out electricity and water service there.

Shooting with intent to kill charges have been filed against an Elk City man for a shooting on a city street.

Storms that forecasters say feature hail the size of baseballs or larger have produced damaging winds early today in western Oklahoma.

The Grady County Commissioners had a full agenda at their regular meeting on Monday, May 12. via Chickasha Daily Express

I am looking for the Tabors that lived in and around Carter, Oklahoma. Some are buried in the Carter Cemetery, Beckham County, OK. via Cousinconnect.com

“As staff continues to decrease, the amount expected continues to increase”

OKLAHOMA CITY Workers at the state's human services agency said Wednesday that low funding and staffing levels are preventing them from effectively helping the vulnerable Oklahomans they serve. via The Journal Record

Oklahoma's tourist information centers are becoming more dog friendly. Oklahoma tourism director Hardy Watkins says dog parks will be opened at 10 of the tourist centers during the next two years to give ... via KDBC

“I went into it with that much information.”

Oklahoma's roadside tourism information centers soon will provide special space for certain tourists to stretch their legs -- all furry four of them. via TulsaWorld.com - Local

Severe weather is possible across much of Oklahoma for the next several days as showers and thunderstorms are expected across the state throughout the week.

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning Sunday evening for portions of Greer and Kiowa counties in southwest Oklahoma and Beckham and Washita counties in western Oklahoma.

A flood warning also was issued Sunday for the Poteau River, which was expected to reach flood stage Sunday evening.

A chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected to continue overnight Sunday, with overnight lows ranging from the mid 40s in the Panhandle to the mid 60s in the south. Read more

A 24-year-old Elk City man died after crashing his motorcycle on a Beckham County road west of Sayre. via KSWO

Beckham County officials are looking for a Nevada inmate who escaped as a private company was transporting him and others through Oklahoma. via KSWO

Oklahoma Highway Patrol officers found themselves connected to a high-profile slaying case out of the University of Arkansas. via KOCO-TV Oklahoma City