February 2026

Body El Reno High School’s boys wrestling team took 12th recently at the 2026 Chickasha Classic, pushing three grapplers into the placing matches.George Stewart (165) was the highest finisher among the three in fourth with a 3-2 record as El Reno collected 68 total team points.

Body A two-tournament swing over four days netted El Reno High School’s girls wrestling team four top 10 finishes, two of those from Bentley Sharp.Sharp (235) took the silver in the 2026 Putnam City North Panthers Classic with a 1-1 record.

Body El Reno fire crews are battling a large grass fire on Memorial Road, east of U.S. 81.

Body Continuing to narrow the gap on the league leaders, Redlands Community College women’s basketball team outscored Seminole State 43-17 in the second half en route to an 81-46 win over the Belles.With its third straight victory, Redlands improves to 18-4 on the season.

Body Dropping its second worst contest in league play, Redlands Community College men’s basketball team suffered a 95-65 setback to Seminole State College.The loss leaves the Cougars with a 9-13 overall mark and a 3-5 record in the NJCAA Region 2 standings.

Body If all goes to plan, by late 2027, Canadian County should be opening the doors to the fourth courthouse it has built since the county was created.It might be sooner if the weather cooperates, but that’s the goal.

Body El Reno Public Schools Superintendent Matt Goucher said the district is working to help bring more tournaments and events to town to help bolster the economy.Goucher spoke at last week’s El Reno Now event along with City Manager Matt Sandidge and County Commissioner Tom Manske.

Body Danny Stone of El Reno used a sled to take a plunge off the top of his family’s home toward a pile of snow.Stone said he and his son, Micah Culp both ramped off the roof, with his son sticking the landing.

Body Dr. Valerie Reimers of El Reno, a longtime professor at Southwestern Oklahoma State University, made a substantial gift to the SWOSU Bulldog Angels Fund, according to the SWOSU Foundation. Dr.

Body City Manager Matt Sandidge and Donna Dyer of Blessing Baskets pose after Sandidge handed Dyer an envelope with $470 that was raised for the nonprofit at last week’s El Reno Now gathering.