May 2026

Body Shirley passed away May 10, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Jan. 4, 1934, in Leavenworth, Kansas, to Walter and Alice Rowe. After graduating from El Reno High School in 1951, she married the love of her life, Bob Johnson, on June 16, 1951.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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. First pitch is 4 p.m.The Small School Game will follow at 7 p.m.

Body 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. Porntip worked for the Air Force for 25 years at different bases all over the United States.

Body 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.

Body 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.

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