County talks rain, pesky pest problem

County work proceeds as usual, arrests continue to be made, and pests and parasites remain a concern, according to officials at the Custer County commissioner’s meeting on Monday.“We had a good week last week. Snuck in around the rains, and got a good little bit of mowing and grading done.

Social media posts lead to arrest

Kentovo Holcomb, 36, of Clinton, has been arrested after being implicated through Facebook messages in the distribution of illegal narcotics.According to his affidavit of probable cause, Clinton Police Officer Calvin Ramirez conducted a search Aug.

Custer County 4-H Club officers

The Custer County 4-H Horse Club’s 2025 elected officers are, front left, Evey Ellis, bio security officer; Vanna Behne, treasurer; back, Harper Nicholson, vice president; Ava Dodgen, secretary; Sophia Roush, reporter; Jenna Stutzman, president; Evie Reherman, records and books; and Lexie Stutzman,...

Getting the job done

Tristan Butler rides his mower as he cuts the grass at Acme Brick Park. 

Natural gas pipeline ruptures in Wyoming

CHEYENNE, Wyoming (AP) — A natural gas pipeline ruptured and burst into flames early Sunday in southern Wyoming, charring a freight train and lighting up the night sky with a glow seen more than 60 miles to the south in Colorado, officials said.Emergency crews responded shortly after 1 a.m.

Caretaker killed by tiger at wildlife preserve

HUGO, Okla. (AP) — An animal handler was killed by a tiger under his care at a preserve for big cats in southeastern Oklahoma, the organization said Sunday.

Woman’s remains identified 49 years later thanks to DNA

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Valerie Nagle spent decades wondering what happened to her older sister who was last seen in Oregon in 1974. She searched online databases of unidentified persons cases looking for her and sent DNA to a popular ancestry website in the hopes of finding a match.

Archer elected vice chair

Rep. Nick Archer, R-Elk City, was elected vice chair of The Energy Council, an international nonpartisan organization focused on energy policy.Archer was elected vice chair during the council’s annual meeting in Anchorage, Alaska. He will step into the chairmanship in 2026-2027.

SHERIFF’S REPORT WEEKEND

Responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the area of 2310 Rd. and 1050 Rd.Responded to a report of a suspicious subject in the 500 block of E. Rice, Thomas.Responded to a report of found property in the 21000 block of E. 980 Rd., Butler.

POLICE REPORT - WEEKEND

FRIDAY DAY SHIFT Responded to a report of stolen property in the 500 block of S. 12th St.Performed a citizen assist in the area of Gary Blvd. and Modelle Ave.Responded to a report of a suspicious subject in the 400 block of S. 10th St.