February 2026

Body A mural honoring the life and sacrifice of Sgt. Thomas Duran was created by local artist Sue Bear.The mural was dedicated Wednesday evening during an El Reno Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting.Police Chief Ken Brown is seen here cutting the ribbon with Bear at his right.

Body The artistic photo of the former Rock Island Railroad office building (first photo) on Watts shows the structure in its final stages just before the demolition was all but complete (second photo).

Body The 2026 Canadian County Junior Livestock Show rolled over into goat, broilers and sheep divisions.

Body Three people were injured following an incident at an oil installation near State Highway 37 and South Maple Road. The accident happened around 10 a.m. Tuesday.

Body A bill aimed at reducing property taxes – which recently passed a state Senate committee – could result in a loss of about $18 million annually to Canadian County.

Body A civil suit filed by a contractor over the Canadian County Courthouse construction bidding process has been dismissed.On Feb.

Body A former Mustang High School teacher will be in prison for at least 14.45 years after pleading no contest to six felony counts for his repeated sexual assaults of a high school student between December 2014 and June 2017.

Body Jamie Von Tungeln stopped by the Tribune last week and shared this note with me. “Most Sundays in 1967 and 1968, our mother, Dorothy Riley, baked this banana bread recipe.

Body Graveside services for Joanne Kraus will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, March 2 at the El Reno Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home.Joanne passed away peacefully at her home in El Reno on Feb. 23, 2026. She was born March 29, 1940, in Shawnee.

Body To the Editor:I am so excited to see the Redlands women’s basketball team having a successful and winning season. In 1974, Ken Posey asked me if I would help start a women’s basketball team at the then El Reno Junior College. I love kids and sports so of course I said yes.