Snow snarls Clinton into shutdown

It’s open for debate depending upon certain drifts, but the National Weather Service reports that between 6 and 8 inches of snow fell over Clinton this past weekend, with most of the City of Clinton’s operations as well as Clinton Public Schools closed Monday in reaction to the weather.

Deputy allegedly kicked in face by inebriated teen

Carl Douglas Wyatt, 19, of Carnegie, was arrested following a house party that allegedly led to a confrontation between Wyatt and Custer County law enforcement.

Dark matter may be better understood through a new map

NEW YORK (AP) — A new high-resolution map of distant galaxies may help scientists understand a mysterious invisible substance that helps hold the universe together.The ordinary matter all around — stars, planets and people — makes up just 5% of the universe.

Trump administration invests in another U.S. rare earth miner

(AP) – The U.S. is taking a minority stake in an Oklahoma rare earth miner, the latest government investment in the sector as it seeks to minimize its reliance on imports of a material used prevalently in smartphones, robotics, electric vehicles and many other high tech products.

All-State rehearsal

Children’s All-State Vocalist Leah Fansier, High School All-State Treble Choir Vocalist Lily Adkinson, High School All-State Mixed Choir Vocalist Ayshka Garcia, and High School All-State Treble Choir Vocalist Delilah Perez stand togeth er after their All-State rehearsal at Clinton High School.

Private jet with 8 aboard crashes

BANGOR, Maine (AP) — A private aircraft carrying eight people crashed on takeoff Sunday night at Maine’s Bangor International Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration said.The Bombardier Challenger 600 crashed around 7:45 p.m., and there was no immediate word on the conditions of those aboard.

American rock climber reaches top of Taipei 101 skyscraper

(AP) — American rock climber Alex Honnold ascended the Taipei 101 skyscraper on Sunday without any ropes or protective equipment.Cheers erupted from a street-level crowd as he reached the top of the spire of the 1,667-foot tower about 90 minutes after he started.

FEMA extends housing aid for wildfire survivors until 2027

HONOLULU (AP) — U.S. officials have granted a request to extend housing assistance for survivors of catastrophic 2023 wildfires, Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said Friday.

POLICE REPORT - WEEKEND

FRIDAY DAY SHIFT Responded to a report of illegal parking in the 900 block of Gary Blvd.Responded to a report of harassment in the 100 block of Rawlings Dr.Responded to a report of a suspicious subject in the 1400 block of Neptune Dr.

SHERIFF’S REPORT WEEKEND

Responded to a report of an accident in the area of 9th St. and Gary Blvd., Clinton.Responded to a stranded motorist in the 300 block of Main St., Arapaho.Responded to a stranded motorist on I-40, Exit 71 eastbound, Clinton.Responded to a medical call in the 100 block of E. 7th St., Custer City.