OKLAHOMA CITY — Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, secured committee approval for legislation aimed at clarifying who has the authority to issue burn bans in Oklahoma counties.
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Velocity Investments LLC vs. Tyler Russell for $4,478.99 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Velocity Investments LLC vs. Lauren Corbitt for $8,482.63 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Tinker Federal Credit Union vs. Brianna Yates for $3,726.46 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Taylor Gentry for $4,671.33 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Nearly 200 4-H and FFA members from across Canadian County will participate in the 54th Annual Canadian County Spring Livestock Show at the Canadian County Expo Center, 3001 Jensen Road East.
The Feb. 20-27 event serves as a county-level showcase ahead of the Oklahoma Youth Expo in mid-March and continues a decades-long tradition of youth involvement in agriculture.
The El Reno Carnegie Library is sponsoring a Black History Brunch on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 11 a.m. at the Northwest Community Center.
This event invites the community to come together in honoring and exploring the profound history and contributions of Black Oklahomans.
Those attending will enjoy a welcoming atmosphere with tea and light refreshments served throughout the brunch.
The highlight of the event will be a keynote presentation by Anita Arnold, a respected historian and community leader from Oklahoma City.
Last year, the City of El Reno cited 28 dwellings for safety issues, 23 of them had electrical problems.
So said Emily Richey, director of Planning and Services for the City of El Reno.
Richey was speaking at the recent city council meeting. She was explaining how the city wanted to implement a free program intended to help prevent non-compliant remodeling projects before they were started.
Richey’s proposal was unanimously approved by the council. The ordinance is known as the Pre-Construction Safety Review. It is voluntary and free of charge.
Centre Theatre for the Arts will present Four Old Broads, a laugh-out-loud comedy directed by Phillip Church. Performances run Feb. 20, 21, 27 and 28 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 22 and March 1 at 2 p.m.
Written by Leslie Kimbell, Four Old Broads follows four spirited residents of a retirement home who refuse to fade quietly into the background. When their peaceful routines are disrupted, these feisty friends take matters into their own hands - leading to outrageous antics, sharp wit and plenty of heart.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City has published a new report examining how small towns have successfully used route-based tourism as a valuable strategy for economic development.
The report, titled “The Byways Report: The Scenic Route to Rural Prosperity” frames the issue through the 100th anniversary of Route 66, the epic 2,448-mile road trip that crosses eight states from Chicago to Los Angeles.
Four of those states – Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and New Mexico – lie in the Tenth Federal Reserve District, which the Kansas City Fed serves.
Redlands Community College continues to attract students seeking a degree that prepares them for the workforce or gives them a good foundation for pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
Since the summer of 2023, Redlands has seen a consistent increase in enrollment, including this spring semester which has a total headcount exceeding 2,300 students for an 11.4 percent increase over spring 2025.
“We are thrilled with another semester of growth in enrollment,” said Redlands President Jena Marr.
A new Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district has been proposed to stimulate economic growth on Yukon’s east side. A seven-member review committee will consider establishing the TIF district in a designated area along Yukon Parkway between 10th Street and Main Street.
The Yukon City Council appointed Ward 1 council member Rodney Zimmerman to chair the review committee as representative of the city’s governing body, and Craig Nuckols as representative of the planning commission having jurisdiction over the proposed district.
With a variety of rising costs frustrating Oklahoma homeowners, legislative leaders are weighing options for property tax reforms to head off a proposed state question that would exempt homestead properties entirely, dramatically reduce local collections and force local and county governments to shrink their services.
