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Butler man injured in explosion

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Deputy Dalton Butler had a momentous first day on the job for the Custer County Sheriff’s Office, as he and a fellow deputy rendered likely life-saving measures to a Butler man caught in an oil site explosion Monday morning.

Two Pennsylvania firefighters killed in vehicle collision

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

(AP) — Two firefighters traveling in a utility vehicle along a Pennsylvania road during a search for a missing woman were killed in a headon crash with a car, officials said.The two members of the Walnuttown Fire Company died after the crash with a Toyota Camry at about 6 p.m.

POLICE REPORT - MONDAY

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

DAY SHIFTResponded to a report of an unwanted subject in the 300 block of N. 20th St.Responded to the Clinton Police Department in reference to fraud.Responded to a report of forgery in the 1300 block of Gary Blvd.Responded to the Clinton Police Department in reference to a disturbance.

SHERIFF’S REPORT MONDAY

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Responded to a 911 in reference to a medical issue in the area of E. 880 Rd. and N. 2160 Rd., Butler.Responded to a report of an accident with unknown injuries in the area of E. 960 Rd. and N. 2340 Rd., Custer City.Responded to a report of found property in the area of Lawter Rd.

Oklahoma City police officers placed on leave over April Fools’ prank

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Police Department has placed ocers on leave after reports of an April Fools’ Day prank that sent squad cars in pursuit of a baby being thrown out of a car before the call was revealed as a hoax.Oklahoma City Police Capt.

Appeals court lets Iowa enforce restrictions on LGBTQ+ topics

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa can enforce a law that restricts teachers from talking about LGBTQ+ topics with students in kindergarten through the sixth grade and bans some books in libraries and classrooms, an appellate court said Monday.

Khalil Douglas grabs an egg, before running to another at Eastside Academy. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Egg hunt

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Vanessa Roque holds Nova Eaton as they slide down the Fun Slide at the Spring Carnival at Acme Brick Park. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Family fun

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Vehicle hits revelers during Lao New Year celebration in Louisiana

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

(AP) – Several people were injured when a vehicle struck revelers at a parade celebrating the Lao New Year on Saturday in rural Louisiana, authorities said.The driver was quickly arrested and charged with impaired driving, police said.

Dr. Daniel Rocha and SWOSU students Wake Frymire, Austin Buchanan, and Mary Kerr use field equipment to observe wildlife and scan the Yellowstone landscape during their study trip. CDN | Courtesy photo

Yellowstone field study connects SWOSU students to earlier research

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) students returned to Yellowstone National Park in March 2026, nearly 90 years after a 1936 expedition that documented the same landscape as part of the university’s early field studies.