April 2026

Body “Flatbellies” is back. The 2001 work of fiction about the 1966 El Venito (Oklahoma) High School golf team as written through the lens of Dr. Alan B. Hollingsworth has been re-released celebrating its 25th year.

Body The United States is not short on aviation museums. Nearly 350 of them are scattered across the 50 states. Most are privately funded, sustained by the passion of their founders and the cadre of volunteers who keep the lights on. In that respect, the Caldwell Collection is typical.

Body El Reno police are letting the public know there is a phone scam going on that has their attention. Assistant Police Chief Kirk Dickerson said residents have reported receiving fraudulent phone calls from individuals impersonating the El Reno Police Department.

Body El Reno High School baseball player Leighton Wedman gulps down a cup of sports drink on a hot afternoon during a recent home game at the Hub Reed Complex.Weather forecasts for the week call for temperatures in the 70s and 80s but chances of rain through the weekend and on Tuesday.

Body East and westbound I-40 will narrow to one lane in both directions near US-281 Spur just west of El Reno for bridge construction through mid-May. Drivers should expect delays and consider alternate routes.

Body As rent prices continue to climb across Oklahoma, many Cheyenne and Arapaho families are feeling the strain of finding safe, affordable places to live.

Body Call it a Legismander. Or a ReferendamanderEither way, Republicans in the Legislature are trying to force state questions onto a likely GOP-heavy August primary runoff ballot. Some of them are pet projects of outgoing Gov. Kevin Stitt, who is in his second and final term.  

Body In 1998, four major tobacco companies agreed to a settlement with 46 states, including Oklahoma. The tobacco companies promised to pay participating states at least $206 billion over the first 25 years in exchange for those states dropping litigation against the tobacco companies.

Body MUNICIPAL COURTKeith Lehr, Oklahoma City, failure to stop at stop sign, $165.Tanye Morgan, Indianapolis, speeding, $245.Kwame Scott, Oklahoma City, expired tag, $165.Donte Chattman, Oklahoma City, expired tag and transporting open container of liquor or alcohol, $515.

Body Enjoying a week with a jump up in the district standings, El Reno High School’s baseball team took a step back after dropping two games to powerhouse Carl Albert.