Creating balance is really important

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m someone who keeps a very busy schedule. I thought I enjoyed being busy because that’s what made my mind feel at ease. However, therapy and self-discovery have led me to realize I feel like I must stay busy because my mind does not feel comfortable being relaxed.

Georgia teen charged in high school shooting to appear in court for sentencing

ATLANTA (AP) — A judge has set a plea and sentencing hearing later this month for a teenager accused of killing four people in a September 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia.

Crash of helicopter fighting wildfire leaves pilot dead

GUNNISON, Colo.(AP) — A helicopter helping to fight a Colorado wildfire has crashed into a reservoir, killing the pilot, authorities said.

The last U.S. polio patient using iron lung, dies at 78 in Oklahoma

(AP) – Martha Lillard had just turned 5 when she was diagnosed with polio and depended on an iron lung to live. She died June 26 in Oklahoma, the last U.S. polio patient who used the machine, her sister said. She was 78.

Man who killed pair of professors at age 17 to get chance at parole

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A Vermont man who was 17 when he and a friend killed a pair of married Dartmouth College professors 25 years ago will have a chance at parole in about 20 years, when he reaches the age of one of his victims, a judge ruled Monday.

Playing the part

Easton Byrd as Centipede is not bothered by being on a floating peach in the water during “James and the Giant Peach Jr.” at Southwest Playhouse. 

POLICE REPORT - WEEKEND

FRIDAY DAY SHIFT Responded to a report of a drunk driver in the 2300 block of Red Wheat Dr.Responded to a report of an accident with unknown injuries in the area of 14th St. and Prairie Chief Ave.Conducted a welfare check in the 300 block of S. 7th St.Conducted a welfare check in the 600 block of S.

SHERIFF’S REPORT WEEKEND

Responded to a 911 in the area of State Highway 33 westbound heading into Custer City.Responded to a medical call in the 700 block of N. 4th St., Thomas.Responded to a report of a jet ski accident in the Bu'alo Bend area, Foss Lake.Assisted Comanche County in the area of N. 2120 Rd. and E. 980 Rd.