June 2026

Creativity took flight at Lake El Reno as residents of all ages gathered for a free Kite Building Workshop.The event was hosted June 13 at the RV Clubhouse.The come-and-go event brought together families from across the community for a day of hands-on learning, creativity and fun.Approximately 30...

Prison Fellowship, the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving currently and formerly incarcerated people and their families, and a leading advocate for criminal justice reform, inaugurated its first Prison Fellowship Academy at a federal prison with a ribbon-cutting ceremony June 18 at the...

Oklahoma County commissioners who have proposed a sales tax to help fund the county’s beleaguered jail project haven’t gotten the ball out of the infield this year after a proposal by District 3 Interim Commissioner Paul Foster died for lack of a second during the board’s meeting Wednesday, but...

LAWSUITSCrown Asset Management LLC vs. Shelly Collins for $2,500.56 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. Lesa Allen for $3,600.85 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.Cavalry SPV I LLC vs. Timothy Mieir for $8,865.69 to pay a debt...

Having three players named to the Class 5A West roster for the Oklahoma Soccer Coaches Association’s All-State Game, then having the trio turn in standout performances, is a telltale sign the tide is changing for El Reno High School’s boys soccer program.“We’ve had pretty good back-to-back years...

Timothy J. Hobson was born Aug. 21, 1960, in Okarche, Oklahoma, to Paul Dale and Loretta Ruth (Kerr) Hobson. He passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at the Integris Hospice House in Oklahoma City at the age of 65.

El Reno was hit hard by the Monday morning storm that blew through central Oklahoma, but fortunately, no injuries or deaths were reported, police said. Assistant Police Chief Kirk Dickerson said six homes “suffered extensive damage,” all in the Skyview Addition on the west side of town.

Mike Murray lived through a tornado and weather experts will have a hard time convincing him of any other outcome once damage surveys from Monday morning’s storms are complete.“It was a tornado. I saw one tree twist and that tree is probably 4 foot at its base.”

Canadian County is working toward a website design and ADA compliance.“There’s a deadline, I want to say it’s in 2027, to have the website completely ADA compliant,” said Lacey Dawson, District 2 commissioner.“We think we’re really close.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Touting his state’s soaring literacy scores, Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves urged Oklahoma leaders to commit to tough reading policies.