House passes bill protecting voluntary prayer in schools

The Oklahoma House of Representatives has approved legislation by Rep. Toni Hasenbeck, R-Elgin, aimed at protecting voluntary religious expression in public schools.

New York Times accuses Pentagon of flouting judge’s order

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has flouted a court order blocking it from enforcing a policy limiting news reporters’ access to the Defense Department’s headquarters, a New York Times attorney asserted Monday in urging a federal judge to compel the government’s compliance with the 10-day-old order.

The top Oklahoma Schools recognized at SWOSU SWIM 2026

The annual Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Interscholastic Meet (SWIM), one of the longest-running academic competitions in Oklahoma, was held March 26 on the SWOSU campus in Weatherford.

POLICE REPORT MONDAY

DAY SHIFTResponded to a report of a disturbance in the 1200 block of W. Gary Blvd.; arrested 33-year-old subject on a new city charge of public intoxication by drugs and two city warrants for trespassing and petit larceny.Responded to a report of a medical emergency in the 1700 block of S. U.S.

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Israeli soldier is killed in Lebanon weeks after completing training

NEW YORK (AP) — A young man who moved from Connecticut to Israel last year to join the military was killed during a combat operation in southern Lebanon on Saturday just weeks after he completed training.The Israeli military identified the soldier as Sgt. Moshe Yitzchak Hacohen Katz, 22.

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Main headlines for the Tuesday CDN

Here's your preview of Tuesday's paper- County burn ban in effect- A-B students complete D.A.R.E.

Work continues

Traffic is cut down to one lane as construction crews continue to remove dirt and debris at Clinton’s Exit 65. 

County burn ban in effect

Custer County commissioners made the decision to enact a burn ban for the county during their Monday meeting at the Custer County Courthouse.The countywide burn ban is in effect with an initial duration of 14 days, which can be either extended or reduced by the county commissioners.