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POLICE REPORT - WEDNESDAY

DAY SHIFTResponded to a report of a suspicious subject in the 600 block of Gary Blvd.Responded to a report of stolen property in the 500 block of Dunn Ave.Responded to a report of larceny in the 1000 block of 10th St.Responded to a report of a physical domestic in the 900 block of Gary Blvd.

SHERIFF’S REPORT - WEDNESDAY

Responded to a report of an accident in the 100 block of S. 10th St., Arapaho.Responded to a report of a burglary in the 22000 block of E. 1033 Rd., Clinton.Assisted Clinton Police Department in the 900 block of Gary Blvd.Conducted a welfare check in the 200 block of 14th St.

Alleged theft nets charges

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Meonte Tequez Allen, 27, of Yukon, after the alleged theft of a generator and a chainsaw.At approximately 9:20 a.m. May 13, officers were dispatched to the 500 block of E. 3rd Street in reference to stolen property.Upon arrival, Ofc.
Mayzie Sadler, left, follows Miranda McLean’s “blocking” instructions of where to move Thursday at The Spark Project. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Mayzie Sadler, left, follows Miranda McLean’s “blocking” instructions of where to move Thursday at The Spark Project. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Practices, cast set for ‘James’

Miranda McLean and others are currently prepping students to perform “James and the Giant Peach Jr.” by Roald Dahl at the Southwest Playhouse this summer for the public.The Spark Project in Clinton has selected its cast for the upcoming play, set to be performed on July 10-12 and July 1719.

Absentee ballot deadline set

The deadline for requesting an absentee ballot for the June 16 Primary Election is 5 p.m. Monday, according to Custer County Election Board Secretary Ann Brown.

Bridge work continues to advance

The Exit 65 project on Interstate 40 continues moving along, with three bridges currently under construction as contractors, engineers and crews look to the next steps in the process.
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Breland Perez pets a freshly caught fish reeled in by Morgan McCathern recently at Acme Brick Park. 

UFC fighting cage rises on White House lawn celebrating America

(AP) — Yet another White House construction project is underway, though this one is meant to be only temporary.Crews are erecting an octagon-shaped cage on the South Lawn that will host next month’s UFC bout, helping mark the nation’s 250th anniversary — and President Donald Trump ‘s 80th birthday.

Federal judge drops charges against ex-Fox executive

(AP) — A federal judge in Brooklyn agreed Wednesday to dismiss charges against a former Fox executive and South American sports media company in a corruption case related to TV rights for international soccer tournaments.Judge Pamela K.Chen accepted an explanation provided by U.S.

Minneapolis police chief resigns after interfering with investigation

(AP) – Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara, who was hired to oversee reforms in the aftermath of George Floyd’s killing, chose to resign rather than face disciplinary action for interfering with an investigation into his conduct, Mayor Jacob Frey announced Tuesday.