Scientists say they solved the mystery of what killed sea stars

WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists say they have at last solved the mystery of what killed more than 5 billion sea stars o the Pacific coast of North America in a decade-long epidemic.Sea stars – often known as starfish – typically have five arms and some species sport up to 24 arms.

Judge allows the National Science Foundation to withhold millions

NEW YORK (AP) — The National Science Foundation can continue to withhold hundreds of millions of dollars from researchers in several states until litigation aimed at restoring it plays out, a federal court ruled Friday.U.S.

Crews struggle to contain massive California wildfire that’s injured 3

A massive wildfire is churning through Los Padres National Forest in central California, threatening hundreds of homes after injuring at least three people, authorities said.

Hearings reveal what went wrong in DC crash that killed 67

(AP) – Over three days of sometimes contentious hearings this week, the National Transportation Safety Board interrogated Federal Aviation Administration and Army officials about a list of things that went wrong and contributed to a Black Hawk helicopter and a passenger jet colliding over...

Classroom setup

Kindergarten teachers Kayla Rodriguez, left, and Michelle Perez unpack the math books for the school year at Nance Elementary School.

Here are your Daily Lunch Specials.

Here are the daily specials being offered by Clinton eating establishments:Lucille’s Roadhouse - Download the ASAP Energy app to order To-Go online!

Headlines for the Tuesday CDN

Here's your preview of Tuesday's paper- County hires emergency director- Johnston honored as top manager- Arapaho-Butler gearing up for first day of classes- Lady Reds volleyball prepares for new season- Full obituary for Patricia Ann Roque- Notice of death for George Edward Roper- Local, state,...

Excelsior!

Rita Adams, left, and Brenda Crosslin reminisce on their past together as Excelsior Tigers Friday evening during the excelsior reunion at the Cheyenne and Arapaho ERC building. 

County hires emergency director

On his first day officially acting in the position, Hardy Sperle was introduced as the new emergency management director for Custer County at Monday’s Custer County Commissioner’s meeting.

Johnston honored as top manager

Clinton City Manager Robert Johnston was named the winner of the 2025 Gerald Wilkins Award on July 24. The award is named for the late Wilkins, who was a city manager and municipal adviser to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.