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Dr. Randi Day, left, gives Robert Cornell a test during his routine eye exam at Peek Eyecare. CDN | Micah Ashcraft

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Routine eye exam

Saturday, January 31, 2026

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The many ways donated blood and plasma is utilized

Saturday, January 31, 2026

There’s no shortage of ways for people to give back to their communities. Volunteering, coaching kids’ sports teams and participating in charitable fundraisers and food drives are just some of the many ways to strengthen a community. Donating blood is another way to give back and save lives.

Sinor EMS Technician Jerry Rhein stocks the back of his ambulance with various sets of new medical equipment. CDN | Micah Ashcraft

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Ready to work

Saturday, January 31, 2026

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Frequently asked questions about diabetes, how to prevent it

Saturday, January 31, 2026

Diabetes cases have risen dramatically in recent decades. According to the World Health Organization, the number of people living with diabetes has more than quadrupled since 1990, rising from 200 million that year to 830 million by 2022.

Camryn Wann, left, and Billy Goodwin tests out the comfortability of the equipment for sale at Western Medical Equipment. CDN | Micah Ashcraft

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Customer ready

Saturday, January 31, 2026

Stephanie Villanueva counts out a number of pills while filling a patient’s prescription at Western Drug Pharmacy. CDN | Micah Ashcraft

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Precise measurements

Saturday, January 31, 2026

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Signs and symptoms of mild traumatic brain injuries

Saturday, January 31, 2026

Mild traumatic brain injuries are more common than people may realize.While the prevalence of concussions among competitive athletes is widely recognized, one need not play a sport to suffer a mild traumatic brain injury.

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The outlook on life after an MS diagnosis, things needed to know

Saturday, January 31, 2026

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease of the central nervous system.MS disrupts the flow of information between the brain and the body, which can cause various symptoms that adversely affect daily life.

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POLICE REPORT THURSDAY

Saturday, January 31, 2026

DAY SHIFTPerformed a welfare check in the area of 6th St. and Frisco Ave.; arrested 22-year-old subject on a Custer County charge of driving under the influence of drugs.Responded to a report of shots heard in the 1700 block of Nowahy Ave.

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Judge refuses to release man charged with planting bombs

Saturday, January 31, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge has refused to order the pretrial release of a man charged with placing two pipe bombs near the national headquarters of the Democratic and Republican parties on the eve of a mob’s Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.U.S.