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Leak found

Body El Reno city officials said the leak that caused water problems throughout town has been found. The news came Thursday morning and crews were working to make repairs. Officials said the leak was found in the 800 block of South Jensen Road on private property.
A private fire hydrant sits surrounded by standing water and heavy vegetation

ER officer faces VPO over dispute

Body A Canadian County judge has ordered an El Reno police captain to stay away from his neighbors after granting their request for a Victim Protective Order. In the VPO issued Aug. 13, Capt.

Water loss continues shutdown

Body Citing concerns with student and staff safety, both El Reno Public Schools and Redlands Community College closed their campuses for a second straight day on Thursday. Sacred Heart Catholic School was also closed.
Jason Duff watches a spray of water shoot out of a hydrant along Jensen Road

Vandal causes big damage to new restaurant

Body The owners of Sonny’s Kitchen and Bar expect the business to be closed for a time after a man allegedly broke into the restaurant and caused what police said was extensive damage. El Reno police reported that just after 8 a.m. on Friday, Aug.

Water main break forces cutoffs

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.
Ken Brown (left) gives an update on the city’s water issues while Superintendent Matt Goucher, spoke on the district’s closure

ER police say no foul play suspected

Body El Reno Interim Police Chief Kirk Dickerson said foul play is not suspected in the death of a 24-year-old man.Dickerson said the body found Thursday morning is Mitchell Oliver of El Reno.
Kirk Dickerson (hat) listens to information being relayed while Capt. David Beaty takes a photo
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