Yukon Area News
Yukon teacher aide dies of COVID-19
Yukon Public Schools teacher aide Erin Rhodes reportedly died of COVID-19 Sunday. Rhodes worked for YPS for six years. She was a prekindergarten teacher aide at Skyview Elementary. YPS officials said their condolences go out to Rhodes’ husband, children and family. “There is no way we can express the sadness that we have as a…
Read MoreTurnovers costly in Cornerstone Clash loss
It took putting the ball on the carpet three times to turn a rivalry into a rout in the 50th edition of the Cornerstone Clash. The Mustang defense matched its playmaking counterparts on the offensive side of the ball, forcing four turnovers. The result of three fumbles was 17 points of damage as the Broncos…
Read MoreLocal resident, OSIDA director invites space companies to launch from OK Space Port
As billionaires launch into space on rockets, the Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority is seeking to attract more commercial companies to come to Burns Flat. “You can make a lot of noise out in Burns Flat — rocket, jet testing, whatever it may be,” OSIDA Executive Director Craig Smith said. “That’s the sound of money…
Read MoreMustang, Yukon discuss joint water treatment facility
A joint arsenic removal facility would benefit Mustang and Yukon, Jay Adams, Central Oklahoma Water Resource Authority chairman, said. “One of the things we can’t afford to neglect is doing long-range planning to make sure our communities have access to water,” he said. According to the World Health Organization, arsenic, which is a chemical element…
Read MoreCity’s wastewater treatment facility reaching capacity
As the City of Yukon polls citizens on the type of amenities they would like to see through a General Obligation Bond or Sales Tax, one item is threatening to be placed on the wish-list through necessity. The wastewater treatment plant has reached capacity in terms of water flow it is able to handle. The…
Read MoreCanadian County sheriff named to national organization executive office
Canadian County Sheriff Chris West attributes education and background in law enforcement as a key to winning election to office in 2016. Those qualities earned over the course of 38 years are now allowing him to represent state and county law enforcement at the national level. West was named to the office of Secretary for…
Read MoreFestival newcomer takes first-place at annual hot dog eating contest
Eating large quantities of food is in one Yukon resident’s DNA. To Hyrum Lawson’s family members, it was no surprise the 18-year-old won Yukon’s Freedom Fest Hot Dog Eating Contest. The first-time festival goer ate seven hot dogs in less than 10 minutes. “I didn’t really go in with the intent of winning,” Lawson said.…
Read MoreCity event draws 10s of thousands for food, fireworks and family fun
The city cannot provide an exact number for those who attended Freedom Fest this past weekend. In terms of economic impact, it will take some time before sales tax revenue figures for the holiday. But in terms of pronouncing the weekend an unqualified success, there is no hesitation. Seeing was believing. “It was a huge…
Read MoreFor the Dogs
Bragging rights were on the line in the four-legged world as Yukon Parks and Recreation hosted its Friday Fun Day Dog Show. Approximately 50 spectators and contestants turned out for the event, vying for top prizes in different categories. Among the categories up for grabs were Best Costume, Best Trick, Best Kisser, Best Behaved, Looks…
Read MoreLocal charities busy under weight of need and expectation
In regard to the current state of affairs, charities are reporting an increase of need for food and financial assistance as debate grows over an end to evictions and COVID-19 unemployment. Locally, the oilfield has not reached its former glory weighing down recovery efforts. “I think there is a trinkled down effect and we are…
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