Absentee ballot deadline set

The deadline for requesting an absentee ballot for the June 16 Primary Election is 5 p.m. Monday, according to Custer County Election Board Secretary Ann Brown.

Bridge work continues to advance

The Exit 65 project on Interstate 40 continues moving along, with three bridges currently under construction as contractors, engineers and crews look to the next steps in the process.

Proper introductions

Breland Perez pets a freshly caught fish reeled in by Morgan McCathern recently at Acme Brick Park. 

UFC fighting cage rises on White House lawn celebrating America

(AP) — Yet another White House construction project is underway, though this one is meant to be only temporary.Crews are erecting an octagon-shaped cage on the South Lawn that will host next month’s UFC bout, helping mark the nation’s 250th anniversary — and President Donald Trump ‘s 80th birthday.

Federal judge drops charges against ex-Fox executive

(AP) — A federal judge in Brooklyn agreed Wednesday to dismiss charges against a former Fox executive and South American sports media company in a corruption case related to TV rights for international soccer tournaments.Judge Pamela K.Chen accepted an explanation provided by U.S.

Minneapolis police chief resigns after interfering with investigation

(AP) – Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara, who was hired to oversee reforms in the aftermath of George Floyd’s killing, chose to resign rather than face disciplinary action for interfering with an investigation into his conduct, Mayor Jacob Frey announced Tuesday.

Residents at River Valley Therapy Center play card games

Residents at River Valley Therapy Center play card games

Clarence B. Jones, who helped MLK write ‘I Have A Dream’ speech, dies at 95

CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Clarence B. Jones, a former speechwriter and confidant of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who helped pen his famous “I Have A Dream” speech, has died. He was 95.

SHERIFF’S REPORT TUESDAY

Conducted a public assist in the 100 block of N. 2nd St., Thomas.Responded to a medical call in the 200 block of N. Main St., Thomas.Responded to a report of an accident on I-40, mile marker 57 westbound, Clinton.Performed a welfare check in the area of N. 2220 Rd. and E. 1030 Rd.

NASA lays out moon base plans with landers, buggies and drones

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA is already ordering landers, rovers and drones for a sprawling moon base, less than two months after the Artemis II’s record-breaking lunar flyaround.