Yukon Area News
Yukon Review, Mustang News newspapers not affected by building lawsuit
First National Bank & Trust Co., based out of Chickasha, has filed a lawsuit against the owners of the Yukon Review Building located at 110 S. 5th St. Yukon, Oklahoma. Those involved in the lawsuit are Son of Thunder, Star Communication, John Settle and Paula Settle. The Yukon Review and Mustang News newspapers will not…
Read MoreMain Street revitalization to take time, officials say
Revitalizing Yukon’s historic Main Street will not happen overnight. It will take effort and the community joining together, officials with the Oklahoma Main Street Program said last week. The effort begins with identifying the needs of the community, said Kelli Yandon, a program coordinator for the Oklahoma Main Street Program. About 40 or so…
Read MoreMillers finish third at tourney
An unusual occurrance cost the Millers a chance at the Weatherford High School Basketball Tournament championship. Yukon picked up a win in the first round against Class 5A No. 18-ranked Guthrie and their game against Tuttle proved to be an anomaly. The Millers dropped the game against the 4A school 69-67. Their opponent attempted 39…
Read MoreBounce Academy gymnasts take on national stage
Many third-and-sixth grade students spend their time playing with their friends or with a controller in their hands playing video games. However, for Kinlee Bare and Prairie Smith, that life doesn’t exist. The two girls spend most of their free time in the gym, practicing the craft that they have come to love. Kinlee…
Read MoreMcCurdy takes seat as district judge
Jack McCurdy became only the fourth district judge in Canadian County since 1984 when he took the oath of office Friday. McCurdy was sworn in by retired District Judge Edward Cunningham. Cunningham also appointed McCurdy in 2007 to the bench as a special judge. McCurdy was the second of four Canadian County judges who…
Read MoreThree area women start crisis nursery in Oklahoma City
Roughly a year ago, Jennifer Roberts couldn’t sleep after hearing the story of a child being abused in the Oklahoma City area. She decided it was time to take action. “I just asked what I could do. I wanted to do something different to help. There are great organizations out there that do great…
Read MoreDispensary owner looks forward to adventure
Courtney Young was busy Thursday. As crews installed security bars on the inside of windows, while other workers added security cameras throughout the building at 355 E. Main, Young was on the phone placing last minute orders. With the help of her mother and some co-workers, Young was preparing for her first day of…
Read MoreMillers fall 39-27 to Deer Creek
In Yukon’s first dual since Dec. 17, the Millers fell to No. 6 Deer Creek. The dual, highlighted for Yukon by Ryan Snodgrass and Chance Bailey’s back-to-back falls, was dropped by the Millers 39-27. Coming off two straight tournaments, they felt they should have learned. “We’ve got work to do,” coach Joe Schneider said.…
Read MoreYukon rugby boys join Red River Rugby Conference
The Yukon boys rugby team recently joined the Red River High School Rugby Conference. The conference is made up of five rugby clubs in the north Texas and central Oklahoma region. The new conference includes the Allen Eagles Rugby Club from Allen, Texas; Alliance Rugby Club from Keller, Texas; North Texas Barbarians Rugby Club…
Read MorePolice Logs/ Public Records
The Yukon Police Department reported the following arrests between Jan. 3 and Jan. 10: -Joshua James Morris, 22, of Yukon: Possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia; -Peyton Scott Wayne Chapo, 22, Lawton: Possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia; -Aaron Eugene Stone, 22, Yukon: Possession of controlled dangerous…
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