June 2026

A delegation from Midleton, County Cork, Ireland, visited southeast Oklahoma this spring in an effort to establish a sister city partnership with the City of McAlester.Councilor Rory Cocking represents the East Cork Municipal District Electoral Area in southern Ireland.

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma History Center Museum announced the opening of “Moments That Made US,” a special exhibition during the America250 commemoration that explores how generations of Americans have given meaning to the ideals set out in the Declaration of Independence.

STILLWATER – AI, no matter what industry one works in, it’s an acronym that’s heard a lot nowadays.The use of artificial intelligence has surged in recent years, increasing from roughly half of organizations using it in 2023 to more than 70 percent in 2024, according to global management consulting...

I am a husband, a father of six, and a proud Kiowa. My family means everything to me. They have been my motivation to keep going during some of the darkest moments of my life.

LAWSUITSSynchrony Bank vs. Leana Smith for $2,231.97 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Tanner Hamilton for $1,124.47 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Jason Grauberger for $4,284.46 to...

Rustyn Cook had the best meal of his life at Eskimo Joe’s in Stillwater and that happiness came from nothing on the menu at the world famous restaurant and bar.While eating chili-cheese fries and a burger with his family, Cook’s father and El Reno head coach Russell Cook got a phone call neither...

Archie L. Jones went to be with the Lord on June 19, 2026, in El Reno, the same town where he was born Feb. 11, 1933.A lifelong resident of El Reno, Archie was deeply committed to his community.

El Reno’s varsity and junior varsity softball teams have posted a 4-1-1 summer record going into the final week of June action. 

El Reno High School suffered its first loss in the Putnam City Summer Baseball League by a 7-1 decision to the Guthrie Bluejays.The setback dropped the Indians varsity squad to 3-1 on the summer and 2-1 in PCO league action.El Reno had its troubles at the plate, going 4-of-17 (.235) with no extra...

The Caldwell Collection at Mustang Field opened in October of 2025, less than a year ago. It’s already eyeing major expansion.