June 2024

Body There will be a runoff on Tuesday, Aug. 27 to determine who will succeed House District 60 State Rep. Rhonda Baker (R-Yukon).

Body For years, teachers unions and even officials at state colleges of education have resisted efforts to improve reading instruction in Oklahoma public schools. That’s why this year’s passage of legislation focused on reading instruction is such a significant victory.

Body A Red Lake, Minn., man has been convicted of causing the fentanyl-related death of his daughter last year in western Canadian County.

Body OKLAHOMA CITY – Gov. Kevin Stitt said his Chief of Staff Brandon Tatum will be the new CEO of the Regional University System of Oklahoma (RUSO).“Brandon has served Oklahoma well and I’m excited for this next step in his journey.

Body OKLAHOMA CITY – The private company that operates a Lawton prison has ended its contract with the state after Gov. Kevin Stitt rejected a request for a $3 million increase.

Body LAWSUITSLakeview Loan Servicing LLC vs. Daniel Myers and Samantha Myers for $101,601.52 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage on Lot 2, Block 2, Morrison's 2nd Addition, El Reno.Paradigm Assets Recovery LLC vs. Brandon Crusha for $11,722.

Body Players and coaches from El Reno High School’s baseball team held a Baseball Skills Camp recently at the Hub Reed Complex.

Body El Reno police said a man who was being sought in connection with three killings may have also killed a man here. Assistant Police Chief Kirk Dickerson said Stacy Lee Drake, 50, had been identified as a suspect in an apparent homicide that happened in El Reno on June 14.

Body According to the National Golf Foundation, 3.1 million children ages 6 to 17 years old visited a golf course at least once during 2020 – the sport’s largest increase in youth in more than a decade.

Body Canadian County Sheriff Chris West won a third term in Tuesday’s Republican primary, trouncing challenger Justin Mize by an 81.83 percent majority.West earned 10,040 of the 12,270 votes cast across all 60 Canadian County precincts.