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.
During the July meeting of the Redlands Community College Board of Regents, RCC President Jena Marr said the college was terminating the BlueSTEM AgriLearning Center Memorandum of Understanding with El Reno Public Schools.
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. His condition at one point was said to be critical.
The incident unfolded after a woman reportedly went to the El Reno police station to report threats being made against her by the man. The threats reportedly continued while she was talking with police.
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.
More than 350 motorcycles and another 25 to 30 cars took part in the El Reno Strong Poker Run and Dinner to benefit the families of three El Reno High School graduates and a fourth Stillwater resident killed in a tragic automobile collision.
“It was absolutely amazing to see that many motorcycles and that many vehicles coming to El Reno to participate. This was just overwhelming.
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.
It also approved an agreement with the El Reno Youth Softball Association for use of the Joe Riley Complex-Softball Fields at Legion Park. And finally, it approved an agreement with the El Reno Wranglers for use of the Denny-Crump Rodeo Arena.
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.
Drivers can expect future various lane closures and a reduced speed limit through the work zone.
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.
Judge Bob Hughey swore in the new volunteers earlier this month. They will soon be appointed to their first CASA case and are excited to begin their journey in becoming a valuable advocate for a child in need.
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.
Changes to a resident’s voter registration, like name or address changes, can be made as long as the registration is received or postmarked by the July 31 deadline.
WASHINGTON – Oklahoma farmers are speaking up about the slow progress of the 2026 Farm Bill and what it means for their farms.
The initial Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, or the Farm Bill, expired in 2023, and after three years of committee meetings aimed at extending it, the Senate Agriculture Committee passed its draft in late June.
The House version, which passed in April, states it will provide safety nets through programs that will stabilize farm revenues through unexpected disasters.
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.
There have been six hospitalizations in Oklahoma of the illness, which causes “explosive” diarrhea, but no deaths, according to the Oklahoma State Department of Health dashboard.
MUNICIPAL COURT
Michael 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.
Brittney Martinez, El Reno, failure to yield, $195.
Arturo Sigala, Fort Worth, failure to stop at red signal and no insurance verification, $460.
Styles Tips, El Reno, dog at large, $145.
Braiden Barton, El Reno, negligent driving, $245.
