A former Canadian County sheriff’s deputy has waived his right to a preliminary court hearing in a sexual battery case.
Edmond’s David Joseph Randall, 53, was charged with the felony crime Aug. 8, 2024, in Canadian County District Court.
Randall was fired in spring 2024 from the Canadian County Sheriff’s Office for sexual misconduct while on duty. He previously was Luther’s police chief and a Calumet police officer.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Despite criticism from state lawmakers, the head of the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety on Thursday dug his heels in on a plan to pull patrols from seven urban and suburban areas.
Public Safety Commissioner Tim Tipton said the Oklahoma Highway Patrol’s resources will be reallocated to rural areas beginning Nov. 1 because of higher call volume and changing traffic patterns throughout the state.
Some of the state’s largest energy companies are at the front of the line for a $50 million state incentive to upgrade oil and gas equipment. The fund to limit methane emissions established under a Biden administration rule is now under review by the Trump administration.
To help keep residents safe in the heat, Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company (OG&E) recently donated fans to seniors and families in El Reno.
OG&E volunteers handed out 65 fans in El Reno to those who may be at higher risk for heat-related injury and illness.
To help fans reach seniors and families with low income, OG&E partnered with El Reno Blessing Baskets.
The Canadian County Courthouse Building Committee has officially been dissolved as county personnel transition to temporary administrative offices in preparation for a new courthouse build.
This committee met over the past 2 1/2 years to plan and prepare for development of a new, larger courthouse due to the county’s population growth.
District 3 Commissioner Tracey Rider called it an “honor and pleasure” to work with the committee, which she chaired alongside other county officers, department directors and district court officials.
An Internet safety program for parents will be held July 25 at Wesley Methodist Church, 101 S. Barker.
The event is being hosted by the Francis E. Hamilton VFW and Auxiliary of Post 4938, said Nancy Salsman. It will begin at 7 p.m. and will feature information provided by Lt. David Cates of the Canadian County Sheriff’s Office. The event is free and open to the public.
Salsman described the event as a “serious and informative presentation” for families concerning online dangers including cyber bullying and how to protect children from digital threats.
After reviewing results of an economic feasibility study and determining it would not be a good fit for Yukon, Mayor Brian Pillmore said city officials are “not moving forward” with a proposed 12,500-seat open-air amphitheater.
Pillmore shared his disappointment with the projected return on investment (ROI) to the city of Yukon as shown in the 53-page report from the Chicago-based consulting firm Hunden Partners. Yukon paid $60,000 for the study.
Bachman-Turner Overdrive has been added to the Lucky Star Amphitheater Aug. 1 show along with the Marshall Tucker Band.
In 2023, Randy Bachman revived BTO, the legendary rock and roll band behind worldwide hits such as “Takin’ Care of Business” and “You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet,” and has continued to tour since 2024.
Led by Bachman, BTO has recently revamped its lineup.
After Oklahoma Watch debunked a claim that hail explained skyrocketing homeowners insurance rates, Oklahoma Insurance Department Commissioner Glen Mulready — who amplified the hail claims — b
OKLAHOMA CITY — An Oklahoma technology university announced it has formed a partnership with the Caddo Nation to give its members enhanced training in the renewable energy and construction fields.
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology, which is based in Okmulgee, said it will work with the Caddo Nation Economic Development Authority to have the new program operational by fall.
