May 2026

A recently released nationwide survey of economists shows the vast majority oppose a minimum-wage increase like that proposed in State Question 832 in Oklahoma.A strong majority of economists warn that measures like SQ 832 will increase consumers cost of living, reduce youth jobs, harm small...

LAWSUITSVelocity Investments LLC vs. Blair Olvera for $4,716.62 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.CKS Prime Investments LLC vs. Desirae Eaves for $2,329.57 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.Velocity Investments LLC vs. Anjanette Higgins for $7,370.91 to pay a...

On Saturday morning, more than 200 El Reno students will walk across the field at Memorial Stadium to become high school graduates as part of the Class of 2026.Waiting patiently in the back rows to hear her name called out will be Mya Robles.“I’ve chosen a traditional white outfit to wear,” said...

El Reno High School’s Kason Haydon (seated center) signed a letter of intent last week to play basketball for Southwestern Christian University out of Bethany.

Jonathan Shelley, along with teammates Mason Fulton and Preston Ashford will be playing Wednesday in the 2026 Western Oklahoma Baseball Coaches Association’s Large School All-Star Game in Weatherford.

On May 11, 2026, Porntip Kuykendall was taken to heaven by a band of angels. She was born in Udorn, Thailand, on March 8, 1947.

Matt Sandidge is resigning his position as El Reno city manager. Sandidge told members of the city council and city department heads.  Sandidge called his decision “bittersweet.”  He said he has accepted a position in the private sector.

A week ago, a fellow named John from Yukon received a telephone call from a guy saying he was with the Canadian County Sheriff’s Office.The caller, actually there were two, said he needed to follow instructions if he wanted to bail his stepdaughter out of jail.

Dozens of Yukon residents gathered at the Express Clydesdale Ranch to hear from data center executives last week, but not everyone was welcome.

The annual National Land and Range Judging Contest wrapped up last week after teens from 37 states converged on Fort Reno for the finals competition.Organizers said the students were members of FFA and 4-H groups from throughout the country.Lake El Reno provided the practice area for Tuesday and...