El Reno police said a 20-year-old man was stabbed to death late Saturday and another man was taken to a hospital in Oklahoma City suffering from stab wounds.

Assistant Police Chief Major Kirk Dickerson said police were called to the emergency room at SSM Health Saint Anthony El Reno just before midnight Saturday.

They found Miguel Jones, 20, of El Reno and another man being treated for stab wounds.

Jones did not survive, while the other man was taken by ambulance to OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City.

No report was provided concerning his condition. 

Jacquelyn Stevenson Smith will fill out the city council term of former El Reno Vice Mayor J.T. Chronister.

Council approved adding Smith to the Ward 1 position in a 3-1 vote Tuesday evening.

Councilwoman Tracey Rider abstained, which is counted as a no vote.

Smith was nominated by Mayor Matt White and drew the support of Councilmen Tim Robinson and Bob Ballhorn.

Ballhorn was named by the council to serve as vice mayor.

Residents with tree damage from recent storms can get haul-away help from the city of El Reno and Oklahoma Environmental Management Authority but it will require some work.

“OEMA will pick up the tree limbs but you must cut them down,” said El Reno City Manager Matt Sandidige.

According to the OEMA website, under City/Township Guidelines, El Reno residents can place tree limbs/brush at the curbside with trash containers on your normal pickup day.

However, the limbs must adhere to the following guidelines in order to be picked up:

The Canadian County Court Clerk has closed its office to walk-in service, other than by appointment, after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.

Court Clerk Marie Hirst said the office is providing service by telephone, email and standard mail. Also, those seeking marriage licenses can call to make an appointment or do so by email.

Hirst said she consulted with District Judge Paul Hesse and county commissioners before closing the office to walk-in traffic.