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Lt. Steven Cornell

Cornell, Hunter are Troopers of the Year

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Lt. Steven Cornell credits the cross for saving his life twice due to the fateful events that unfolded the evening of March 4, 2025, when he and his fellow brotherin- law and comrade in arms, Lt.

Cesar Reyes places fiber optic cables at Acme Brick Park. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

In line for online

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Marine is detained after TSA finds explosive

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — A U.S.Marine was detained at a California airport after Transportation Security Administration personnel found a live 25 mm explosive round in his checked baggage, police said.

TODAY IN HISTORY

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

In 1945, Operation Iceberg began as U.S. troops landed on the Japanese island of Okinawa.In 1970, President Richard Nixon signed the Public Health Cigarette Smoking Act, which required the surgeon general’s warning on tobacco products and banned cigarette ads on radio and TV.

From left, Ela Thomas, Joslynn Roll, and Kat Brunelle design bracelets at a “K-Pop Demon Hunters” watch party at the Clinton Public Library. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Watch party

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

SHERIFF’S REPORT - MONDAY

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Responded to an animal call of cattle out in the area of N. 2320 Rd. and State Highway 47, Custer City.Responded to a report of fraud in the 24000 block of Frontage Rd., Weatherford.Assisted Weatherford Police Department in the 24000 block of Lawter Rd.

Grayson Wagoner takes a break from climbing at McLain Rogers Park. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Taking a break

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

College instructor turns to typewriters to curb AI-written work and teach life lessons

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

(AP) – The scene is right out of the 1950s with students pecking away at manual typewriters, the machines dinging at the end of each line.

Robyn Randol

SWOSU educator named DaVinci Fellow for teaching initiative

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Robyn Randol, instructor in the Department of Education and Director of the Registered Apprenticeship Program at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU), was selected as a 2026 DaVinci Fellow through the DaVinci Institute’s DaVinci Awards program.

Lawyers for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk ask to delay hearing

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

PROVO, Utah (AP) — Lawyers for the man charged with killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk have asked to delay a preliminary hearing scheduled in May, saying they need time to review an enormous amount of material and a bullet analysis that could contribute to his defense.