POLICE REPORT THURSDAY

DAY SHIFTResponded to a report of a suicidal subject in the 100 block of Phillips Ln.Responded to a report of a drunk subject in the 2100 block of W. Gary Blvd.Conducted a motorist assist in the 1900 block of Walton Rd.Responded to a report of an unwanted subject in the 800 block of W. Gary Blvd.

SHERIFF’S REPORT THURSDAY

Responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the area of 2420 Rd. and 1050 Rd.Assisted in the 600 block of B St., Arapaho.Conducted a welfare check in the 600 block of S. Ames, Butler.Responded to a report of a grass fire in the area of N. 2440 Rd. and E. 1070 Rd.

Reading reforms are now up to elementary schools to implement

The Oklahoma Legislature wants a dramatic turnaround in student literacy rates to rival the so-called Mississippi Miracle.

Trustee bolts away from City Jail

The Clinton Police Department saw a bit of chaos last week after a trustee inmate escaped while taking out the trash.According to the affidavit of probable cause, Ofc.Brady Bridges was notified of the incident at 9:44 p.m.

Area students on SWOSU lists

Southwestern Oklahoma State University has released the President’s Honor Roll and Dean’s Honor Roll for the Spring 2026 semester with many area students earning recognition.To qualify for the Dean’s Honor Roll, students had to earn a grade point average of 3.

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Judge sentences man to 10 years in plot to kill American writer

NEW YORK (AP) — A former truck and bus driver charged in an assassination plot against an Iranian American writer who authorities said was targeted for death by the Iranian government was given a 10year prison sentence on Wednesday by a federal judge.The judge, Lewis J.

Letting the flag fly

Firefighter Bobby Winans switches flags on the pole at Western Plains Library System’s main office. 

Summer ready

Clinton Swimming Pool lifeguards for the summer include front, from left, Assistant Manager Presley Evans, Calli Rodriguez, Azlynn Salinas, Addison Newcomb, Jocelyn King, Stella Meacham, Tatum Shakelford, and Benzley Peppin; back, Recreation Director Trisha Hester, Gavin Evans, Jack Hemingway,...