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Judge grants asylum to woman adopted by U.S. veteran

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
(AP) – A federal immigration judge has granted asylum to a woman orphaned in Iran in the 1970s and adopted by an American war veteran, who immigration officials threatened earlier this year with deportation to the country with which the U.S. is now at war.

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Utah canyon BASE jump kills two, including daredevil athlete

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
(AP) – A weekend BASE jumping accident in a Utah canyon killed two people, one of them a daredevil athlete best known for performing onstage with Madonna at the 2012 Super Bowl, authorities said.

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POLICE REPORT - MONDAY

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Responded to a report of a burglary in the 1000 block of Hayes Ave.; arrested 52-year-old subject on a new Custer County charge of breaking and entering.Responded to a report of a non-injury accident in the 700 block of S. 20th St.

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SHERIFF’S REPORT MONDAY

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Responded to a 911 call in the 100 block of E. 9th St., Custer City.Responded to a 911 call in reference to a dog at large in the 1300 block of A St. Arapaho.Assisted Clinton Police Department in the 300 block of S. 7th St.Performed a warrant service in the 900 block of Lacey Terr., Arapaho.

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Skydiving plane crash investigations often reveal poor maintenance

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
(AP) – Poor maintenance is often a factor when skydiving planes crash like one did in Missouri on Sunday, and the National Transportation Safety Board has said in past investigations that weak oversight of the skydiving industry can allow problems to go unnoticed.

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Online portal used to send U.S. deliveries to Cuba stops taking orders

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — One of the main online platforms that Cubans living in the United States use to send money, food, and clothing to their relatives on the island is ceasing operations as the Trump administration increases pressure on the Cuban government.Envioscuba.
The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics released this photo showing some of 5,414 illegal marijuana plants seized at a grow facility located on the south edge of Arapaho. CDN | Courtesy photo

The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics released this photo showing some of 5,414 illegal marijuana plants seized at a grow facility located on the south edge of Arapaho. CDN | Courtesy photo

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Large illegal pot bust made in Arapaho

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
A massive amount of illegal marijuana plants was seized by the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics Monday at a grow facility in Arapaho.The OBN’s Marijuana Enforcement Teams (MET) served a search warrant at Yaqin Lin LLC., located at 10050 U.S. Highway 183, located south of Western Equipment.
Fifth-grade math club students include front, from left, Sarahbeth Shinn-Houchin, Mya Pitts, Miley Gallegos, Adrianah Rhoads, Alia Arnold, and Genesis Pina; back, Carlos Aispuro, Ethan Gallegos, Braxtyn Taylor, Xhander Backlott, Isaac Gonzalez, Lucas Ray, Dean Lund, and RJ Staten. CDN | Courtesy photo

Fifth-grade math club students include front, from left, Sarahbeth Shinn-Houchin, Mya Pitts, Miley Gallegos, Adrianah Rhoads, Alia Arnold, and Genesis Pina; back, Carlos Aispuro, Ethan Gallegos, Braxtyn Taylor, Xhander Backlott, Isaac Gonzalez, Lucas Ray, Dean Lund, and RJ Staten. CDN | Courtesy photo

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Math club helps sharpen skills

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Southwest Elementary students have a chance to get invited to a fifthgrade math club with Regina “Mrs. M” Miller, math teacher, leading the way. Fifth-grade students may get invited into the club as well if they pass their Twister Time tests.

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Citizen of Year nominations sought

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Nominations are open for Clinton’s 2026 Citizen of the Year.The award recognizes and honors citizens who have gone above and beyond for their community, according to Chamber of Commerce President Julie Caldwell.Submissions are due July 3.