July 2026

Body Local organizations will be running activity in soccer, softball and rodeo after the City of El Reno approved agreements with three separate entities.The city council unanimously approved agreements with the El Reno Soccer Association for use of the soccer fields at Adams Park.

Body Northbound and southbound Banner Road will be closed in both directions between SH-66 and Darren Avenue near El Reno beginning at 7 a.m. Monday, July 20, through mid-August.The Oklahoma Department of Transportation said the closing is part of a bridge replacement project.

Body Canadian County CASA Inc. (Court Appointed Special Advocates) recently welcomed its newest volunteers.Ann Commisky, Cynthia Munoz and Ashley Mack made the extraordinary commitment to give their time to help abused and neglected children in the community.

Body When Angie and I moved to Oklahoma, one of the first things we noticed was what wasn’t here.Back in Iowa and Missouri, enormous fields of corn and soybeans stretched to the horizon. Every summer, the countryside seemed to disappear behind walls of green.

Body OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahomans looking to cast their ballot in the Aug. 25 partisan primary runoff election have until the end of the month to register to vote or update their voter registration, though they cannot change their party affiliation.

Body WASHINGTON – Oklahoma farmers are speaking up about the slow progress of the 2026 Farm Bill and what it means for their farms.

Body A Quilt Block Challenge Contest will again be featured at the 2026 Canadian County Fair set for Aug. 19-22.The contest is sponsored by Canadian County Oklahoma Home and Community Education (OHCE) and the winners will be determined by viewers choice voting.

Body Getting admitted to college and enrolled in classes is just the first step in a challenging journey for many students, and the Redlands Community College Foundation Inc. is committed to financially supporting vital services to make the path smoother.

Body OKLAHOMA CITY — With 56 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis, Oklahoma is the latest state to report a spike in cases amid a national outbreak of the intestinal illness.

Body MUNICIPAL COURTMichael Jensen, Minco, failure to yield, $195.Lana Altstatt, Hinton, inattentive driving resulting in collision, $175.Dallas Williams, El Reno, failure to stop at stop sign, $165.Jorge Herrera Longoria, Lewisville, Texas, driving without license issued, $252.