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Thousands ordered to evacuate as wildfire threatens homes

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate Monday as a wind-driven wildfire threatened suburban homes in Southern California.The Sandy Fire was reported around 10 a.m. in hills above Simi Valley, about 30 miles northwest of Los Angeles.

POLICE REPORT - MONDAY

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
DAY SHIFTResponded to a request for an animal welfare check in the 300 block of N. 10th St.Responded to the Clinton Police Department in reference to a citizen assist.NIGHT SHIFTResponded to a report of an injured dog at large in the 1800 block of Wells Ave.

SHERIFF’S REPORT - MONDAY

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Responded to a report of trespassing in the 500 block of Broadway Ave., Clinton.Responded to an animal call of cattle out in the area of E. 1010 Rd. and N. 2290 Rd.Conducted a follow- up in the 10000 block of N. 2140 Rd., Foss.
D’Angelo Bowens practices his hand-eye coordination by bouncing a ball off a wall at Southwest Elementary. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

D’Angelo Bowens practices his hand-eye coordination by bouncing a ball off a wall at Southwest Elementary. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Working on skills

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Working on skills

OHP trains on autonomous motor vehicles coming to Oklahoma

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol and the Oklahoma Department of Transportation are working together with industry partners to help ensure autonomous commercial motor vehicles are introduced to Oklahoma highways safely and responsibly as this technology continues to develop across the country.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
John Kinsey and Karen Kinsey to Juan M. Rojo Jr. and Daysha R. Rojo, JTWD. NE ¼ SE ¼ SW ¼ 21-12N-17W, SE ¼ SE ¼ SW ¼ 21-12N-17W.E. Deann Johnson to Sean Andrew and Latoshia Andrew, JTWD. SE ¼ 34-13N-17W, NE ¼ NE ¼ SE ¼ 34-13N-17W.Tautfest Rentals, LLC to Tautfest Warehouse, LLC, QCD.
From left, Owen Stockton and Adelynn Marquez work with their popsicle sticks as Stella Oliver calls over her teacher to check her answer at the Board of Education meeting. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

From left, Owen Stockton and Adelynn Marquez work with their popsicle sticks as Stella Oliver calls over her teacher to check her answer at the Board of Education meeting. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Creative learning

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Creative learning
Jessica Winegeart

Jessica Winegeart

Chamber preps to host candidates

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
The Clinton Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a legislative lunch at noon May 29 at the Frisco Center, where a forum will be held featuring state senator candidates for District 26, which is currently held by Darcy Jech, but will be leaving the post due to term limits.
Chanda Shepherd reads “Where the Red Fern Grows” to her elementary students at Arapaho-Butler Elementary. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Chanda Shepherd reads “Where the Red Fern Grows” to her elementary students at Arapaho-Butler Elementary. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Shepherd named new principal at Arapaho-Butler Elementary

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Chanda Shepherd has been named the new principal for Arapaho-Butler Elementary School.Shepherd has been teaching for 26 years, and 13 of those years have been with the A-B school system. Since the transfer to A-B schools, she started training with the idea to go into leadership.