July 2026

Body El Reno’s River Oaks Skilled Nursing & Therapy has earned the 2026 Silver – Achievement in Quality Award from the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), a national honor recognizing long-term care providers that demonstrate...

Body The Canadian County Sheriff’s Office has announced that Deputy Sgt. Preston Hodge has been recognized as the recipient of the Top Seizure Award for the largest fentanyl seizure reported to the National Seizure System during 2025.During a criminal interdiction traffic stop, Sgt.

Body OKLAHOMA CITY — A transportation network plans to propose a new sales tax next year to pay for a expanded commuter rail service in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.

Body LAWSUITSWilmington Savings Fund Society vs. Dustin Houston for $186,386.16 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage on Lot 13, Block 14, Redstone Ranch Phase 4 Addition, Oklahoma City.

Body The El Reno Wranglers kicked off the first of three rodeos last week all under the title Stars, Stripes and Spurs.Julie Huber, president of the El Reno Wranglers, said another one-night event will be held Aug. 29 and a third on Sept. 19.

Body Given the small amount of time Josh Davis had with players before hitting the court for summer action, El Reno High School’s new head boys basketball coach was pleased with the effort on the hardwood.

Body Services for Kenneth Wayne Kinder of Minco will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 21 at Canaan Baptist Church, with burial following at the Evergreen Cemetery in Minco. Services are under the direction of Huber-Reynolds Funeral Home.Kenneth died July 17, 2026, at his home in Cogar.

Body One of the most unique educational opportunities for high school students in Canadian County, housed at historic Fort Reno, will not be offered for the 2026-27 academic year.

Body A man shot in a confrontation with Canadian County deputies “is not out of the woods,” said Undersheriff Kevin Ward.The man, who has not yet been identified, was shot after a brief chase in El Reno Tuesday afternoon. He remains hospitalized in Oklahoma City.

Body A ground-shaking roar from hundreds of motorcycles reaffirmed to Nancy Salsman that the spirit behind the slogan “El Reno Strong” remains solid in the face of any disaster.