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Yukon relocates ducks and geese to curb overpopulation, faces mixed reactions
YUKON- (KOKH) — The city of Yukon has relocated ducks and geese from one of their parks over environmental concerns and complaints. "Even just feeding them can lead to overpopulation. Maybe we were too kind to the ducks," said Jenna Roberson, Public Information Officer for the City of Yukon.
35 applicants seek Yukon CM post
Twenty-two Oklahomans were among 35 applicants for the Yukon city manager opening. The application period closed June 24 for the city’s top administrative position. The City of Yukon received 35 completed applications from 10 states, with 22 coming from Oklahoma and four from Texas. Other applicants were from Arizona,...
El Reno closes one Lake El Reno restroom after car crash, repairs pending
EL RENO, OKLA (KOKH) — The City of El Reno has closed one of three public restrooms at Lake El Reno. According to The City of El Reno, a family restroom was hit by a car and will be closed for repairs for the foreseeable future. The Fourth of...
Yukon Public Schools promotes literacy with free book giveaway at Shedeck Elementary
YUKON, Okla. (KOKH) — Addressing Oklahoma's literacy scores takes no days off, even on the 4th of July. Fox 25 attended a free book giveaway in Yukon, where many families braved the hot weather at Shedeck Elementary School to give their kids something to read this summer. "This is...
Oklahoma Czechs seek royalty contestants
Oklahoma Czechs, Inc, is now accepting applications for their 2024-2025 Oklahoma Czech-Slovak Royalty. They are looking for individuals to represent and promote Yukon’s Oklahoma Czech Festival and Oklahoma Czechs. Candidates must be Oklahoma residents of Czech or Slovak descent or legally adopted by a parent of Czech or Slovak...
Fire chief’s fireworks tip: ‘Leave it to the pros’
Yukon is getting ready to celebrate the country’s independence, and Shawn Vogt wants to make sure they do it safely. Vogt, Yukon’s fire chief, is reminding residents that the discharge of fireworks inside Yukon city limits is strictly forbidden. Besides that, these July 4th favorites are simply dangerous.
Bi-monthly book sale benefits Yukon library
Bookworms recently wriggled their way into the bi-monthly Friends of the Library book sale at 510 Elm to load up on a treasure trove of summertime reading materials. Some shoppers were seen hauling bags of books from the quaint red brick building, while others were spotted dreamily browsing the large selection of well-organized titles under the huge shade tree on the front lawn.
Canadian County GOP awards student scholarships
The Canadian County Republicans on June 8 awarded three $1,000 scholarships to recent graduates from Mustang High School and Southwest Covenant School. The students and their parents were guests of honor at the annual Canadian County GOP Cookout at Canadian Valley Technology Center’s Cowan Campus. In addition to an...
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