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Beckham County man charged with child endangerment after DUI charge
Beckham County man charged with child endangerment after DUI charge
A 30-year-old Elk City man was charged with second and subsequent DUI, child endangerment, driving with a revoked license, reckless driving without safety or regard for others, and expired registered in the Beckham County District Court on July 18. 07/25/2023 11:00 PM
Boyfriend Rages When Demands For Sex Are Denied
Boyfriend Rages When Demands For Sex Are Denied
Dear Abby 07/18/2023 10:00 PM
You Can’t Forget Yesterday
You Can’t Forget Yesterday
We live in a chemically-saturated culture. People take drugs–illegal, prescribed and alcohol–for many reasons. A common one is the desperate attempt to forget yesterday’s failures. 07/18/2023 10:00 PM
Beef and Cattle Trade Responds to Cattle Market Conditions
Beef and Cattle Trade Responds to Cattle Market Conditions
Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist Cattle and beef markets are undergoing a sharp transition in 2023 with ever- tighter cattle numbers, declining beef production and sharply higher cattle and beef prices. These market conditions are expected to impact international trade of U.S. cattle and beef. Reduced beef supplies and higher prices are projected to lead to reduced beef exports and increased beef imports. The strength of the U.S. dollar and the impacts of exchange rates may further exaggerate or mute these underlying market forces. The relatively strong dollar in recent months has tended to dampen beef exports and support increased imports. Unique market factors in specific countries will also impact trade flows in particular markets. The most recent trade data confirms that the expected impacts are indeed developing. 07/18/2023 10:00 PM
Creep Grazing
Creep Grazing
This week we re-visit the potential benefits of creep grazing. While creep feeding, based on grains, has been studied in the animal science field for many years and quite a lot of data is available, typically when the question of whether creep feeding is cost-effective practice comes up. The simple answer for commercial cow/calf operations is “not in most circumstances”. This is particularly true for spring calving operations. Calf weaning weights can be increased anywhere from about 20 to 80 pounds. However, in most cases, the value of added weight gain will not cover the added expenses of creep feeding. Even so, not all operations make this decision based on the economics. For example, seedstock producers may have entirely different objectives when it comes to creep feeding. Chief among those include marketing and expression of genetic potential for growth. 07/18/2023 10:00 PM
Beat the Heat at Oklahoma’s State Parks’ Watering Holes and Beaches
Beat the Heat at Oklahoma’s State Parks’ Watering Holes and Beaches
With temperatures rising across the country, and record- breaking heat setting in this summer, the Oklahoma Department of Tourism & Recreation is sharing Oklahoma’s best watering holes, beaches and caves to help stay cool this summer. 07/18/2023 10:00 PM
PSO Brings Better, Brighter Area Lighting to Elk City
PSO Brings Better, Brighter Area Lighting to Elk City
TULSA – Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) will soon start converting leased area lights in Elk City to new technology that will improve visibility for homeowners and businesses. 07/18/2023 10:00 PM
ECHS Alumni Reunion Approaches
ECHS Alumni Reunion Approaches
Time is running out to pre-register for the upcoming Elk City Schools reunion of all students who attended or graduated through the 2003 school year. Approximately 400 have already signed up for the event. 07/18/2023 10:00 PM
Altus woman held on $250k bond in Beckham County for fentanyl trafficking charge
Altus woman held on $250k bond in Beckham County for fentanyl trafficking charge
A 31-year-old Altus woman is being held on a $250,000 bond in the Beckham County Detention Center for trafficking fentanyl and possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute. 07/18/2023 10:00 PM
Elk City man charged with drug trafficking
Elk City man charged with drug trafficking
A 36-year-old Elk City man has been released from the Beckham County Detention Center after being charged with drug trafficking, knowingly maintaining a dwelling for controlled substance violations and possession of drug paraphernalia. 07/18/2023 10:00 PM
Elk City man gets felony charge for alleged untruth firearm transaction
Elk City man gets felony charge for alleged untruth firearm transaction
A 21-year-old Elk City man has been released from the Beckham County Detention Center after being charged with unlawful actions related to licensed dealers and private sellers. 07/18/2023 10:00 PM
Erick Ramblings
Erick Ramblings
Mark your calendars for September 29th-October 1st, as Erick is planning a “Purple People Eater Fest”, with a pancake breakfast planned, a street dance, plus a three day market for vendors to display and sell their items. Vendors are needed, so please contact Megan at Erick City Hall at 580-526-3924 for all of the details. More information will follow closer to the event timeframe. 07/18/2023 10:00 PM
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