August 2026

Body Republican runoffs across the state Tuesday helped shape the future power balance in the State Senate, as Oklahoma Freedom Caucus co-founder and incumbent Sen. Dana Prieto was soundly defeated in the Tulsa area and another incumbent, Sen.

Body Oklahomans are reporting sticker shock at the mailbox when opening their electric bills this summer.

Body Funeral services for Jeanie Singleton, 84, of Chickasha, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29 at Bible Baptist Church, Chickasha, with Pastor Emeritus Kim Hayes officiating.Jeanie Elizabeth (Cavin) was born Aug.

Body OKLAHOMA CITY – Using a hybrid lineup, El Reno High School’s fast-pitch softball team opened up District 5A-2 play last week with a two-game sweep of Santa Fe South.In less than two hours, El Reno posted wins of 15-0 and 12-0 over the St.

Body In the first match since earning the highest opening ranking spot in the past 20 years, El Reno High School’s volleyball team went on the road to defeat Destiny Christian 3-1.El Reno moves to 10-3 on the year.

Body The first Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association fall high school baseball polls are out and both Union City and Calumet are firmly planted in the top 10 of their respective classes.

Body Calumet High School’s fast-pitch softball team has ridden a six-game win streak into the top 15 of the first Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association rankings of the season.

Body Janet Clarissa Horner died Aug. 26, 2026, at her home in El Reno.Services are pending with Huber-Benson Funeral Home. 

Body Water service to businesses and residents south of Interstate 40 and west of U.S. 81 has been turned off as workers for the City of El Reno and volunteers search for a leak in a water mainline affecting a large portion of the town.

Body Funeral services for Peggy L. White of El Reno will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 27 at New Hope Baptist Church with Benny Lockler and Lane Buckley officiating. Interment will be at the El Reno Cemetery under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home. Peggy died Aug.