Jake Vulgamore has spent the majority of his teenage years showing various animals across the state of Oklahoma in the intense world of junior livestock shows.
In fact, he can’t recall a time when he was not in a show ring without a sheep or a swine breed. Nor could he picture not having that opportunity.
“I can't imagine that,” said Vulgamore.
A principal and coach at a Yukon Christian school has been fired after his arrest last week for allegedly possessing child pornography.
Canadian County Sheriff’s Office deputies and investigators at about 6:30 a.m. March 25 executed a search warrant at the Yukon home of Kevin Cobbs, age 55, as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations involving child sexual abuse material.
Upon entry into the residence, authorities gathered all occupants for questioning.
Cobbs, the suspect of the investigation, was briefed on the search warrant and a copy was provided to him.
Members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives have voted to phase out the state’s personal income tax by a margin of more than three to one.
The proposal advanced in Oklahoma as policymakers in Mississippi were celebrating the adoption of a similar plan in that state.
When El Reno Regional Airport welcomes the opening of the Tony Caldwell Collection, probably next fall, there’s one word that might best describe how the museum dedicated to aviation history arrived here. Relationships.
A former state lawmaker, businessman and entrepreneur, Caldwell said relationships with people like Scott Law, the new manager for the El Reno airport, as well as several others paved the way for the $1.7 million museum to land here.
It’s been suggested the attraction will be a magnet for area schoolkids as well as aviation buffs.
Despite existing fire dangers, Canadian County commissioners have decided against declaring a countywide burn ban. At least for now.
A request to prohibit outdoor burning was considered during the March 24 commissioners meeting due to high winds, extensive dry vegetation and lack of significant moisture across central Oklahoma.
There have been many grass and brush fires in recent weeks inside and around Canadian County, according to County Commission Chairman Tom Manske.
The El Reno Regional Airport is going to be a busy place with two major construction projects going on at the same time.
Construction has already begun on the Tony Caldwell Collection, a museum dedicated to antique aircraft. And if all goes to plan, ground will be broken for a new terminal in late April.
City Manager Matt Sandidge said the groundbreaking is tentatively set for April 24. The city is working to bring a couple of state transportation officials to the ceremony so schedules are being checked.
FFA and 4-H students from across the county helped host the Second Annual Canadian County Together We Show Special Needs Livestock Show.
See a complete rundown on the event in Wednesday’s edition.
The Canadian County Children’s Justice Center will host a community fun day in celebration of its 25th anniversary.
Associate District Judge Bob Hughey said the event is being billed as a Family Fun Festival. It’s free and will include live animals, inflatables, face painting, music, activities and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Book Bus.
The Safe Kids Coalition will be on-site providing car seat safety checks and offering a limited number of free car seats to those who qualify.
The Redlands Academic Team sent two squads to the National Academic Quiz Tournaments (NAQT) 2025 Community College Championship Tournament in Chicago. The A team secured sixth place finish among the nation’s top 24 community college teams in this prestigious two-day competition.
Two team members from Redlands A squad earned All-Star honors for their exceptional individual performances.
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Bank of America N.A. vs. Christopher Dew for $6,298.76 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
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