Weatherford evacuates due to ammonia

A truck containing anhydrous ammonia fertilizer suffered a chemical leak while passing through Weatherford Wednesday evening, leading to the evacuation of about a thousand people and hospitalization of dozens of local residents.

Suspect sought for alleged embezzlement

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Brandy Nicole Bell, 49, of Cordell, after a string of suspicious charges revealed an alleged embezzlement plot against a local business.

Red dirt on Red Wheat

Victor Calderon uses an excavator to clear away dirt, while at the construction site near the intersection of Gary Boulevard and Red Wheat Drive Thursday morning.

Mower to resign from CEDA

Roland Mower’s time as director of the Clinton Economic Development Authority (CEDA) is coming to an end.A meeting of the Clinton Economic Development Authority was held at 8 a.m.

Trump signs funding bill, ending record government shutdown

(AP) – President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks.

POLICE REPORT - WEDNESDAY

DAY SHIFTResponded to a report of an unwanted subject in the 1200 block of Gary Blvd.Responded to a report of a suspicious subject in the 600 block of S. 10th St.Responded to a report of a suspicious subject in the area of Peterson Dr.

SHERIFF’S REPORT WEDNESDAY

Assisted Weatherford Police Department on I-40, mile marker 80 westbound.Responded to a report of a reckless driver on I-40, mile marker 72.5 westbound, Clinton.Responded to a report of a medical issue in the 400 block of S. 10th St., Thomas.Responded to a report of a reckless driver on U.S.

Trimming trees

Greg Bender uses a pole saw to cut branches down in Engleman Park. 

Scientist pleads guilty in smuggling case

DETROIT (AP) — A Chinese scientist charged in Michigan with smuggling biological materials pleaded guilty Wednesday but was given no additional time in jail beyond the five months she already spent in custody.

County Farm Bureaus honored with Presidential Star Awards

Several county Farm Bureaus were recognized for their efforts to further agriculture and rural Oklahoma on Saturday, Nov. 8, during Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s 84th annual meeting in Oklahoma City.