Remembering Ken McAlister
By Carol Mowdy Bond
Contributing Writer
Kenneth Ray McAlister, a Yukon pharmacist, passed away on December 27 due to health issues complicated by COVID-19.
As a Yukon...
Canadian County pays off jail debt early
By Conrad Dudderar
Senior Staff Writer
Canadian County has paid off a construction loan for a 2013 jail expansion project – and it’s retired the debt...
Suit filed in fatal Yukon auto-pedestrian crash
By Conrad Dudderar
Senior Staff Writer
A lawsuit alleging auto negligence has been filed in connection with a fatal auto-pedestrian crash on Interstate 40 in west...
Local Girl Scout troop rolling despite COVID-19
By Carol Mowdy Bond
Contributing Writer
Girl Scout Troop 294 is still rockin’ and rollin’ despite COVID-19. The multi-level troop of 16 Brownies, Juniors, and Cadettes...
Problem Solvers
By Carol Mowdy Bond
Contributing Writer
Cub Scout Den 399 doesn’t have a place to meet due to COVID-19. But the den members aren’t letting that...
Financing sought for rural Canadian County road district
By Conrad Dudderar
Senior Staff Writer
A group of homeowners in rural Canadian County are working to secure financing for a new road improvement district.
Canadian County...
COVID leave eligibility period extended for Canadian County employees
By Conrad Dudderar
Senior Staff Writer
EL RENO - Emergency medical and family leave for Canadian County employees has been extended under a federal coronavirus program.
Canadian...
Sentencing Feb. 23 for ex-teacher in sexting case
By Conrad Dudderar
Senior Staff Writer
A former Yukon Catholic School teacher is due to be sentenced next month after waiving her right to a jury...
PPP loans available at Yukon-area banks
From Staff Reports
The U.S Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Treasury Department, announced that the Paycheck Protection Program reopened the week of January...
He’s Got the Power: Yukon electrician reaches milestone
By Conrad Dudderar
Senior Staff Writer
Just before last fall’s devastating ice storm that saw him helping his many customers facing emergencies, a longtime Yukon electrician...