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Men charged in attack at White House plead not guilty

Friday, July 17, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Two of the eight men indicted on murder and terrorism conspiracy charges for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack on the UFC cage-fighting show at the White House last month pleaded not guilty Thursday.

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Oklahoma ends the ‘orphan tax,’ preserving survivor benefits

Friday, July 17, 2026
In partnership with the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Gov. Kevin Stitt announced Oklahoma will join the states that have chosen to end the practice of diverting Social Security survivor benefits from foster youth.
Jovi Petzold, left, as Aunt Spiker and Opal Smith as Aunt Sponge in the play “James and the Giant Peach Jr.” at Southwest Playhouse CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Jovi Petzold, left, as Aunt Spiker and Opal Smith as Aunt Sponge in the play “James and the Giant Peach Jr.” at Southwest Playhouse CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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On stage

Friday, July 17, 2026
On stage
A Rock chipper spreads gravel on a layer of oil to become the first layer of a paved street at N. 2260 Road. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

A Rock chipper spreads gravel on a layer of oil to become the first layer of a paved street at N. 2260 Road. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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Road work

Friday, July 17, 2026
Road work

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SHERIFF’S REPORT - WEDNESDAY

Friday, July 17, 2026
Responded to a report of a business alarm in the 21000 block of E. 1022 Rd.Responded to a report of a business alarm in the 21000 block of E. 1015 Rd., Canute.Responded to a report of an accident in the area of State Highway 33 and 2410 Rd., Thomas.Performed a welfare check in the area of U.S.

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POLICE REPORT - WEDNESDAY

Friday, July 17, 2026
DAY SHIFTResponded to a report of a reckless driver in the area of I-40 and U.S. Highway 183.Responded to the Clinton Police Department for an unknown problem.Responded to the Clinton Police Department in reference to a missing person.Responded to a business alarm in the 1000 block of S. 10th St.
Exact location chosen for Glancy sign

Exact location chosen for Glancy sign

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Exact location chosen for Glancy sign

Friday, July 17, 2026
The Oklahoma Route 66 Museum in Clinton will soon be the new home of the Glancy Hotel sign, as it will be installed onto the museum’s property after being completely refurbished.
Josie Nichepor with her horse, Lizzy, practice trick riding moves Wednesday afternoon at the Clinton Rodeo Grounds. The Clinton Rodeo will take place tonight and tomorrow, with a scheduled parade at 10 a.m. tomorrow morning down Frisco Avenue. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Josie Nichepor with her horse, Lizzy, practice trick riding moves Wednesday afternoon at the Clinton Rodeo Grounds. The Clinton Rodeo will take place tonight and tomorrow, with a scheduled parade at 10 a.m. tomorrow morning down Frisco Avenue. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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Rodeo time

Friday, July 17, 2026
Rodeo time

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Pair sought for alleged tool theft

Friday, July 17, 2026
Warrants have been issued for Charlenne Donna Lucero-Medina, aka Charlene Donna Cordova, 34, of Weatherford, and Brant Coda Wassana, 33, of Elk City, after the pair was allegedly caught on security cameras stealing $1,532.96 worth of power tools from Atwoods.

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Kansas driver hurt in accident

Friday, July 17, 2026
A 29-year-old Kansas driver was injured in a single-vehicle accident Tuesday evening northeast of Custer City.According to a report filed by Trooper Colby Sander of Oklahoma Highway Patrol’s Troop H, the injured individual was Cameron D. Leslie, 29, of Bonner Springs, Kan.