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In the Yukon and El Reno public school districts alone, some 200 children have been identified as being homeless. This number does not include children or family members who are too frightened to speak up about their homeless situations. These children and families may be finding shelter anywhere.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Jay Steagall, R-Yukon, and Sen. J.J. Dossett, D-Owasso, House and Senate Chairs of the Oklahoma Legislative Veterans Caucus, said they applauded the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs (ODVA), as well as numerous veteran service organizations, who worked to make Oklahoma...

MUNICIPAL COURT Shane W. Burk, El Reno, dog at large, $145. Kealah Shaye Wells, Kingfisher, speeding, $165. Tara Rae Hubbard, El Reno, failure to appear warrant, $295. Aubrey Marie Black, Kansas City, Kan., failure to appear warrant, $295. Andy Leon Parr, Yukon, expired tag, $165.

Jupiter Scott McElfresh was welcomed into the world last week at the Integris Canadian Valley Hospital in Yukon. While the delivery of this newborn was just like thousands of others at Canadian Valley, it was Jupiter’s arrival date that stood out above the rest.

The 50th Canadian County Junior Livestock Show kicked off Sunday with the gilt show at the old fairgrounds building. Sessions are being streamed live and the final sale will be online at www.kencarpenterauction.com.

With a 50 percent increase in registered voters over the past 10 years, Canadian County is adding 10 voting precincts. New polling places – mostly in eastern Canadian County – will be open for the June 28 primary elections.

WASHINGTON – Oklahoma tribes are hopeful an update to a century-old law will spur tribal economies and the new rules will create a uniform approach to contracting procedures.     The Buy Indian Act was created in 1910 to set aside government procurement contracts for Indian-owned businesses.

LAWSUITS Midland Credit Management vs. Tyler N. Segraves for $6,359.04 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. Genesis Recovery Services Inc. vs. Cheyenne Michel for $2,063.35 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Two Tulsa public high schools have started a pilot program called Early College High School. The plan allows 10th-grade students who qualify to take college courses.

At Redlands Community College, a varsity team is training for big competitions in one of the most popular and competitive sports today.