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“It’s something that’s turned out really well and is exciting for the community," Yukon Parks & Recreation Director Ryan...
09/04/2025

“It’s something that’s turned out really well and is exciting for the community," Yukon Parks & Recreation Director Ryan McClure said of Kimbell Bay's completed upgrades.

By Conrad Dudderar Associate Editor Yukon’s municipal pool season closed on Labor Day Sept. 1 with a nice, sunny day at the newly refurbished Kimbell Bay. The City of Yukon’s swimming pool at Kimbell Park, 525 S 7th, has undergone a major renovation project. “Everything looks great in the park...

Our volunteers are the heart of our organization, and we cannot thank them enough for what they do," Canadian County CAS...
09/03/2025

Our volunteers are the heart of our organization, and we cannot thank them enough for what they do," Canadian County CASA Executive Director Dana Lutz said.

By Conrad Dudderar Associate Editor Some $5,000 was raised to train and recruit new volunteers at Canadian County CASA’s 2025 Banquet & Awards Ceremony. CASA – an acronym for Court Appointed Special Advocates – is dedicated to improving the lives of the children in the Oklahoma foster care sys...

“Right now, you go south of 10th Street, and it makes me sick just to be honest with you. Because none of that money [sa...
09/03/2025

“Right now, you go south of 10th Street, and it makes me sick just to be honest with you. Because none of that money [sales tax income] comes to Yukon. That’s the way it goes, but we’re going to compete to get businesses to come into our community," Yukon City Manager Jeff Deckard said.

By Conrad Dudderar Associate Editor City of Yukon leaders got some welcome news recently with a strong increase in monthly sales tax income. This August, the City of Yukon received a $2,489,06 distribution of sales tax collections from the Oklahoma Tax Commission. That’s $179,726 (7.8%) more than ...

Rock the Route continues to be such a big draw because it offers the best of both worlds — a small-town community feel w...
09/03/2025

Rock the Route continues to be such a big draw because it offers the best of both worlds — a small-town community feel with big-time talent,” said Jenna Roberson, the City of Yukon’s public information officer.

By Richard Stephens, Jr. Special Correspondent A night of expectations met. The route – Route 66, that is – that runs through downtown Yukon from 4th to 6th streets was shut down on Thursday, Aug. 28 to allow 10,000 pre-Labor Day party people to relax for a night of country and western music. Th...

Rep. Brian Hill has represented House District 47 since 2018.
09/02/2025

Rep. Brian Hill has represented House District 47 since 2018.

MUSTANG – State Rep. Brian Hill (R-Mustang), a proven conservative leader, businessman, and Chairman of the House Commerce and Economic Development Committee, has officially announced his candidacy for lieutenant governor of Oklahoma. Hill is a husband, father, Christian, conservative, and busines...

Wendell Lloyd Kilgore, age 82, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025 in Panama City Beach, Fla. Born on August 31, 1...
09/02/2025

Wendell Lloyd Kilgore, age 82, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025 in Panama City Beach, Fla. Born on August 31, 1942 in Edna, Texas, he was a son of the late Leo Kilgore and Rachael Price Kilgore. Upon graduating from Bristow High School in 1960, he immediately enlisted in the United States Air Force; he had to get his mother’s permission because he was still 17....

Wendell Lloyd Kilgore, age 82, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025 in Panama City Beach, Fla. Born on August 31, 1942 in Edna, Texas, he was a son of the late Leo Kilgore and Rachael Price Kilgore. Upon graduating from Bristow High School in 1960, he immediately enlisted in the United States A...

State Rep. Brian Hill (R-Mustang) authored HB2364 to ensure eligible inmates are better prepared for life after release ...
09/02/2025

State Rep. Brian Hill (R-Mustang) authored HB2364 to ensure eligible inmates are better prepared for life after release by requiring the Department of Corrections to assist individuals in obtaining a REAL ID noncompliant driver license or identification card.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Brian Hill, R-Mustang, joined Gov. Kevin Stitt for a ceremonial bill signing of House Bill 2364, which expands the Sarah Stitt Act to improve workforce readiness and reduce barriers for Oklahomans reentering society after incarceration. Hill authored HB2364 to ensure eligible ...

The misdemeanor crimes allegedly occurred over nearly 4-1/2 years at a Yukon dental clinic on Health Center Parkway, acc...
09/02/2025

The misdemeanor crimes allegedly occurred over nearly 4-1/2 years at a Yukon dental clinic on Health Center Parkway, according to the charging document signed by Assistant District Attorney Bethany M. Ball.

By Conrad Dudderar Associate Editor EL RENO – An investigation by the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry has led prosecutors to formally accuse a Yukon woman of practicing dental hygiene with bogus licenses. Christy Michelle Perkowski, age 46, was charged Aug. 11 in Canadian County District Court with fi...

Organizers said the event offers an evening of live music, food and family-friendly entertainment, all set in front of t...
09/01/2025

Organizers said the event offers an evening of live music, food and family-friendly entertainment, all set in front of the Rock Island Depot, a 1906 railroad station that stands as a proud symbol of the city’s rail history.

EL RENO – The Canadian County Historical Society will host a fundraising event, Twilight at the Depot, on the historic grounds of the Canadian County Museum. The colorful event will be from 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13. Organizers said the event offers an evening of live music, food and family-fri...

"Have I spent 40 years in the U.S. Army and 24 years in the U.S. Air Force protecting my country - only to be ignored an...
09/01/2025

"Have I spent 40 years in the U.S. Army and 24 years in the U.S. Air Force protecting my country - only to be ignored and insulted inside a public-school classroom paid for by my taxes?" Yukon's Rick Cacini writes.

TO THE EDITOR: I have been a substitute teacher for Yukon Public Schools for many years. As a combat veteran for my country, the United States of America, I was disturbed by a recent event that occurred while I was substituting for a class at Yukon High School this past week. The day started with

The Yukon library will offer free events every Thursday at 7 p.m. from Sept. 4 through Oct. 9.
08/31/2025

The Yukon library will offer free events every Thursday at 7 p.m. from Sept. 4 through Oct. 9.

Join the Mabel C. Fry Public Library for their annual adult fall reading program with the theme “Color Our World.” There are two parts to the program. First, adult participants may read books and win prizes. Simply register for an online reading log by visiting the library’s website, www.mabel...

District Judge Khristan Strubhar ordered that defendant Kaden B. Wright be actively supervised by the state Department o...
08/31/2025

District Judge Khristan Strubhar ordered that defendant Kaden B. Wright be actively supervised by the state Department of Corrections for five years, attend s*x offender counseling and perform 100 hours of community service.

By Conrad Dudderar Associate Editor EL RENO – A Yukon man is a convicted felon after pleading guilty to three counts of second-degree r**e in Canadian County District Court. Kaden B. Wright, age 22, will serve a five-year suspended sentence as part of a plea agreement between prosecutors and the d...

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