February 2026

Body Last year, the City of El Reno cited 28 dwellings for safety issues, 23 of them had electrical problems. So said Emily Richey, director of Planning and Services for the City of El Reno. Richey was speaking at the recent city council meeting.

Body Centre Theatre for the Arts will present Four Old Broads, a laugh-out-loud comedy directed by Phillip Church. Performances run Feb. 20, 21, 27 and 28 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 22 and March 1 at 2 p.m.

Body The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City has published a new report examining how small towns have successfully used route-based tourism as a valuable strategy for economic development.

Body Redlands Community College continues to attract students seeking a degree that prepares them for the workforce or gives them a good foundation for pursuing a bachelor’s degree.

Body A new Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district has been proposed to stimulate economic growth on Yukon’s east side. A seven-member review committee will consider establishing the TIF district in a designated area along Yukon Parkway between 10th Street and Main Street.

Body With a variety of rising costs frustrating Oklahoma homeowners, legislative leaders are weighing options for property tax reforms to head off a proposed state question that would exempt homestead properties entirely, dramatically reduce local collections and force local and...

Body SHAWNEE – In just her second year in the sport of wrestling, El Reno High School junior Seely Chronister extended the school’s streak of state qualifiers to five straight years.

Body Keith Harmon Terrell, age 72, passed away Feb. 16, 2026, following a lengthy illness. He was born May 26, 1953, to John and Marjorie Terrell in Kingfisher.Keith graduated from Dover Public Schools and began a lifelong career in the oilfield.

Body CALUMET – Head and shoulders above anyone else, 20th-ranked Timberlake had the two biggest players on the court - including 6-foot-8 senior post Paxton Glenn.Calumet had the speed, bench depth and discipline of a defending state champion.Calumet won out in a big way.

Body El Reno High School’s football program held a signing party for four seniors recently.Signing (from left) were Omar Tristan, Brad Palmer, Rustyn Cook and Brendon Evans.