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A man shot in a confrontation with Canadian County deputies “is not out of the woods,” said Undersheriff Kevin Ward.The man, who has not yet been identified, was shot after a brief chase in El Reno Tuesday afternoon. He remains hospitalized in Oklahoma City.

A ground-shaking roar from hundreds of motorcycles reaffirmed to Nancy Salsman that the spirit behind the slogan “El Reno Strong” remains solid in the face of any disaster.More than 350 motorcycles and another 25 to 30 cars took part in the El Reno Strong Poker Run and Dinner to benefit the...

Local organizations will be running activity in soccer, softball and rodeo after the City of El Reno approved agreements with three separate entities.The city council unanimously approved agreements with the El Reno Soccer Association for use of the soccer fields at Adams Park.It also approved an...

Northbound and southbound Banner Road will be closed in both directions between SH-66 and Darren Avenue near El Reno beginning at 7 a.m. Monday, July 20, through mid-August.The Oklahoma Department of Transportation said the closing is part of a bridge replacement project.Drivers can expect future...

Canadian County CASA Inc. (Court Appointed Special Advocates) recently welcomed its newest volunteers.Ann Commisky, Cynthia Munoz and Ashley Mack made the extraordinary commitment to give their time to help abused and neglected children in the community.Judge Bob Hughey swore in the new volunteers...

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahomans looking to cast their ballot in the Aug. 25 partisan primary runoff election have until the end of the month to register to vote or update their voter registration, though they cannot change their party affiliation.Changes to a resident’s voter registration, like name or...

WASHINGTON – Oklahoma farmers are speaking up about the slow progress of the 2026 Farm Bill and what it means for their farms.

OKLAHOMA CITY — With 56 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis, Oklahoma is the latest state to report a spike in cases amid a national outbreak of the intestinal illness.

MUNICIPAL COURTMichael Jensen, Minco, failure to yield, $195.Lana Altstatt, Hinton, inattentive driving resulting in collision, $175.Dallas Williams, El Reno, failure to stop at stop sign, $165.Jorge Herrera Longoria, Lewisville, Texas, driving without license issued, $252.Brittney Martinez, El...

An El Reno teen has been charged with negligent homicide and operating a motor vehicle without a driver’s license in connection with the September 2025 death of Landon Lerch.