Missed shots and turnovers in the final 10 minutes cost Redlands Community College men’s basketball team a shot at beating reigning NJCAA Region 2 champion Connors State.

The Cowboys erased a deficit behind five RCC turnovers leading to 12 points and a 56-all tie with four minutes to play. Connors State outscored the Cougars 14-10 the remainder of the game for a 70-66 victory.

Don Schnider, 75, of El Reno, passed away Jan. 26, 2025, at home, surrounded by his loved ones. Born Sept. 3, 1949, in Little Rock, Ark., Don was the son of the late Henry and Lula Schnider.

He proudly served in the United States Navy and was a Vietnam veteran, an experience that shaped his deep sense of patriotism and commitment to this country.

A routine traffic stop on I-40 conducted by Canadian County sheriff's deputies led to the seizure of 36 kilograms of fentanyl. The incident occurred on Jan. 26. 

Sheriff Chris West said at approximately 6 p.m., a deputy observed a semi-truck failing to maintain a single lane while traveling eastbound on I-40 near Mile Marker 121. A traffic stop was initiated, and upon approaching the vehicle, the deputy noted a suspicious load - a Ford F150 truck on the top row of the car hauler, surrounded by high-end luxury cars.

Pro basketball is coming to El Reno. Without the games. 

Two teams competing in The Basketball League (TBL) will be calling El Reno home, but neither will be playing games locally.

Jonathan Reed, owner and director of On-Point Hoops Academy, has moved the Wichita SkyKings from Kansas to Oklahoma and will run the day-to-day operations for the TBL team from the academy.