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From left, Clara Gregory, Ana Adams, and Emma Armbruster visit the Rolling Thunder Book Bus at the Frisco Center. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026

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Busy wildfire season continues exposing folks to dangerous smoke

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

(AP) – Heavy smoke from several large wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is expected to engulf large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week, exposing millions of people to dangerous air pollution.

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Faint new planet is revealed around young star after decade in hiding

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Astronomers have discovered a faint, elusive planet orbiting a young star after more than a decade of cosmic hide-and-seek.In an unusual twist, two groups working independently detected the cold gas giant a few days apart late last year using different telescopes.

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One dead and three missing after boat sinks near Alcatraz Island

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — One person died, three people were missing and 16 were rescued from the waters off San Francisco after a pontoon boat sank Tuesday afternoon while carrying mostly family members as part of a memorial service, authorities said.

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SHERIFF’S REPORT TUESDAY

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Responded to a report of two cows loose two miles north of Interstate 40.Assisted with an EMS call west of Thomas on State Highway 33.Responded to a reckless driver in the 300 block of Orient, Thomas.Responded to a report of cows out on Arapaho Road between 2370 Road and 2380 Road.

Admin. Lt. Tasha Goodman demonstrates proper scanner use while Cellie Mae, the jail’s therapy dog, supervises. CDN | Shiann Dawson

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Contraband curtailed by scanner

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

The new Soter RS Scanner at the Custer County Jail has become a welcome addition to the book-in process, giving staff an appreciated headstart on preventing contraband from entering the jail.“It works,” said Sheriff Dan Day.“It’s worth it.”“This machine is a lifesaver,” said Jail Admin. Cindy Rice.

Tilly, CFD firehouse dog

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CFD’s Tilly honored at OKC museum

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Clinton Fire Department’s Tilly, the firehouse dog, along with two other Dalmatians in Oklahoma, have received honors from the Oklahoma State Firefighters Museum and Fallen and Living Memorial “On the Spot” micro-exhibit.

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Chamber prepares for awards banquet

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

This year’s Clinton Chamber of Commerce Banquet will take place with the reception beginning at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. on July 31 at the Frisco Center. It will be a night of honoring history and some of the best and brightest citizens of Clinton.

Antonio Garnica carries the next panel to create a box frame for a future concrete support beam Wednesday during construction on Red Wheat Drive. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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Framing things up

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

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Family targeted in shooting leaves 5 dead

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

(AP) — Five people were killed in a “targeted mass shooting” against a family in southwestern Illinois, police said.Two more people were wounded, and two teenagers, ages 15 and 16, were in custody, police said.The shootings occurred primarily Sunday at three locations in East St.