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POLICE REPORT - WEDNESDAY

Friday, June 5, 2026

Responded to a report of a disturbance in the 100 block of Rawlings Dr.Responded to a report of an intoxicated subject in the area of 28th St. and Hayes Ave.Responded to a report of stolen property in the 400 block of Avant Ave.Performed a pedestrian check in the 500 block of Avant Ave.

This map displays the coverage area of the tornado sirens in red, which are designed to monitor and detect possible storm cells forming within five miles of city limits. The green icons on the map indicate locations of the tornado sirens being upgraded. CDN | Courtesy photo

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Storm sirens upgraded, will test Saturdays

Friday, June 5, 2026

The City of Clinton’s storm sirens recently received upgrades and will begin testing at noon on Saturdays.Clinton Fire Chief Mark Switzer talked about the upgrades and expected changes. “This is something that has been in the order process for about eight months now,” he said.

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County official recieves explicit threats

Friday, June 5, 2026

An outstanding warrant was issued for Clifford William Leslie Sauer, 44, of Weatherford, for charges after allegedly sending a series of threatening emails to Custer County Court Clerk Staci Hunter.

Corning retiring from WTC career

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Corning retiring from WTC career

Friday, June 5, 2026

After serving western Oklahoma for 48 years in the Oklahoma CareerTech system, WTC Supt. Kathe Corning is retiring.She began her CareerTech journey at Western Technology Center (WTC) in 1978, as a fashion trades teacher.

Ashley Vinaja and Wylder Smith

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Smith, Vinaja earn CHS honors

Friday, June 5, 2026

Clinton High School has announced its May 2026 Red Tornado Boy and Girl as Wylder Smith and Ashley Vinaja. The following is more information about the students and why they were chosen.WYLDER SMITHSmith, the son of Meridith and Jason Smith, was named the May Red Tornado Boy.

Grayson Wagoner waits for lunch to be over for the outdoor activities at Washington Elementary during Summer Playground. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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Ready to play

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Grayson Wagoner waits for lunch to be over for the outdoor activities at Washington Elementary during Summer Playground.

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POLICE REPORT TUESDAY

Thursday, June 4, 2026

DAY SHIFTResponded to the Clinton Police Department in reference to a missing person.Responded to a request for a welfare check in the 1700 block of E. Rt. 66.Responded to the Clinton Police Department in reference to a citizen assist.Responded to a report of a civil standby in the 600 block of S.

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SHERIFF’S REPORT TUESDAY

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Responded to a 911 in the 24000 block of S. Frontage Rd., Hydro.Conducted a motorist assist in the area of 4th and Opal, Clinton.Conducted a motorist assist in the area of State Highway 54 and E. 970 Rd., Weatherford.Responded to an animal call of cow out in the area of N. of I-40, mile marker 60.

Martha Zamora just played her last card and won during Uno and Milkshakes at River Valley Therapy Center. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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Winning hand

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Martha Zamora just played her last card and won during Uno and Milkshakes at River Valley Therapy Center.

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Ex-NY trooper sentenced to at least 2½ years in prison

Thursday, June 4, 2026

(AP) — A former New York state trooper was sentenced Tuesday to 2½ to 7½ years in prison after he rammed his vehicle into an SUV during a high-speed chase, leading to the death of an 11-year-old girl.