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Otha Douglas, left, and Jazzlyn Douglas are trying to fish in a large grouping of blue gill at Acme Brick Park. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Otha Douglas, left, and Jazzlyn Douglas are trying to fish in a large grouping of blue gill at Acme Brick Park. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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Waiting for the bite

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

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3 hikers die of suspected heat-related illness during rising temperatures

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — Three hikers died from apparent heat-related illnesses in the Grand Canyon on two separate days in the past week in the inner canyon, where temperatures can exceed 109 degrees Fahrenheit in the shade during midday hours, federal officials said Friday.

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POLICE REPORT MONDAY

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
DAY SHIFTResponded to a commercial alarm in the 200 block of Frisco Ave.Responded to a report of an unwanted person in the 2100 block of Jaycee Ln.Responded to a report of an intoxicated person in the 2100 block of Gary Blvd.Responded to a report of an unwanted person in the 2200 block of Gary Blvd.

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SHERIFF’S REPORT MONDAY

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Performed a public assist at the Foss Lake campground.Responded to a report of a domestic disturbance in the area of I-40, mile marker 67 eastbound, Clinton.Responded to a report of a fire call in the area of State Highway 34 and 860 Rd., Custer City.

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Oklahoma rural hospitals could be facing heavy operating cuts

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Oklahoma’s medical professionals are warning that rural hospitals across the state are facing unprecedented financial cuts.Last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill reduced federal funding to Medicaid by $1 trillion across the nation over the next 10 years. Oklahoma will face a $6.

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School support staff given raises

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
During Monday’s Board of Education meeting, Supt. Nathan Meget talked to the board about multiple items including a rundown of salary increases planned for support staff for the next year, how the OPAA!

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Fists fly after fist bump

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
An unusual interaction between inmates at the Custer County Jail recently led to a visit to the OU Medical Center for one inmate and a potentially extended sentence for the other.According to his affidavit of probable cause, at 6:22 p.m.
Gueybor “Jiro” Atilano Martinez removes wooden walls that held the form of freshly poured concrete on the Interstate 40 overpass support beam Tuesday at Neptune Drive. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Gueybor “Jiro” Atilano Martinez removes wooden walls that held the form of freshly poured concrete on the Interstate 40 overpass support beam Tuesday at Neptune Drive. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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Work continues

Tuesday, June 23, 2026