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Editor’s Note: As we move from 2025 to 2026, we’ll take a look back at some of the stories that made headlines locally. This is the second of three installments looking back at the past year. Happy New Year!MayCanadian County commissioners discussed the adoption of county building codes.

El Reno police were dispatched to 2713 Estate Drive shortly after midnight Dec. 27 in reference to a report of an assault and battery.

Pictured are Kimberlee Neice, Melanie Harvie, Destiny Espinoza, Giovanni Spencer, Kimberlee Gutierrez, Tymber White, John Henderson, Dede Henderson, Nancy Salsman and Larry Salsman.They are all volunteers who helped with the recent Community Christmas Shopping Day at Cross Bridge Church.A total of...

Canadian County could face a significant annual revenue reduction if Oklahoma voters pass a state question to eliminate some property taxes.County commissioners, at their weekly meeting Dec. 29, discussed the potential impact of State Question 842.“We’re six months away from our fiscal year ’27...

A freshman Oklahoma lawmaker who upset a powerful House Republican incumbent last year is trying to turn grassroots energy into a broader policy movement, rolling out a seven-point conservative agenda that has already drawn support from several statewide candidates ahead of the 2026 elections.  

LAWSUITSCrown Asset Management LLC vs. Ryan Albright for $20,673.30 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.Velocity Investments LLC vs. Mark Wafer for $10,006.54 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.Cavalry SPV I LLC vs. Jacob Price and Destinee Price for $22,589.74 to...

Editor’s Note: As we move from 2025 to 2026, we'll take a look back at some of the stories that made headlines locally. This is the first of three installments looking back at the past year.

Several hundred people enjoyed the annual Kennedy Family El Reno Community Christmas Eve Dinner last week.Dwight Kennedy along with family, friends and volunteers put on the event at Wesley United Methodist Church.Children were treated to toys and gifts as part of the community Christmas...

A Yukon man has been caught after allegedly trying to meet an underage girl for sex.Nickolus Trevon Johnson, age 30, was charged in Canadian County District Court with lewd or indecent proposals to a child under 16 and possession of child sexual abuse material.This case stemmed from an undercover...

The Oklahoma Insurance Department announced a package of preliminary legislative proposals that fail to directly address skyrocketing premiums and suggest measures that would make it more difficult for policyholders to fight back, critics say.