June 2026

Body OKLAHOMA CITY – An initiative petition seeking to eliminate some property taxes violates the Oklahoma Constitution on several fronts, the state’s high court was told.

Body OKLAHOMA CITY — Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, applauded Gov. Kevin Stitt for signing Senate Bill 1806, legislation extending foster care services from age 18 to 21.

Body LAWSUITSTony Black vs. Gold Sky Trans Inc. for an amount in excess of $75,000 for injuries and damages alleged to have occurred during an automobile accident.U.S. Bank Trust N.A. vs. Rebecca Sauer for $77,466.

Body Building a culture where players have each other’s backs, in good times or bad, has been the cornerstone of Russell Cook’s coaching philosophy since day one after taking the El Reno High School football job.Last week his players did just that – even in spirit.

Body Coy Atkins doubled in Gage Lesperance in the top of the fifth inning to break a 4-all tie as El Reno High School’s summer baseball team remains undefeated with a 5-4 road win over Chickasha.The one-run win over the Chicks moved El Reno to 2-0.

Body El Reno High School’s girls basketball program had two squads in last week’s Mustang Team Camp.El Reno was 4-0 after two days with wins over Dibble, Bethany, Community Christian and Leedy.

Body El Reno High School basketball players (from left) Lyric Chapel, Aashari Hollins, Karmen Warner, Ava Mendoza and Caitlyn Mendez flash peace signs during a break in the action at the El Reno High School Girls Youth Skills Camp held at Jenks Simmons Field House.

Body Bryan Leroy Searcy, age 81, passed away May 26, 2026. He was born April 4, 1945, in El Reno to H. Leroy and Gladys (Hoyt) Searcy.Bryan graduated from El Reno High School in 1963. He went on to graduate from Oklahoma State University with a degree in Fire Safety.

Body The Canadian County District Attorney has filed formal charges against the man accused of killing four young people in a wrong-way collision on I-40.

Body Several dozen well-wishers gathered Friday morning at the ICAN headquarters in El Reno to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Intervention and Crisis Advocacy Network in Canadian County.