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Project Manager Zach Whedbee, left, and Streets Maintenance Supervisor Craig Tucker look at the tornado form mold that will be used to decorate one of the future bridges being built on Interstate 40. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Project Manager Zach Whedbee, left, and Streets Maintenance Supervisor Craig Tucker look at the tornado form mold that will be used to decorate one of the future bridges being built on Interstate 40. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Welcoming tornadoes

Christian Jacobsen
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Welcoming tornadoes
Anthony Moore

Anthony Moore

Moore lauds bills passed, work yet done

Shiann Dawson
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
The most recent legislative session has come to an end, and House Speaker Pro Tempore Anthony Moore, of Clinton, experienced both challenge and success along the way.It was a busy session for Moore, he explained. “A few of my bills got vetoed, but I think there were over 30 that became law.
Recognized for placing first in advertising in the OPA’s Better Newspaper Contest are Clinton Daily News staffers, from left, Sheena Lundy, Tracey Goodwyn, and Sharon Salinas.

Recognized for placing first in advertising in the OPA’s Better Newspaper Contest are Clinton Daily News staffers, from left, Sheena Lundy, Tracey Goodwyn, and Sharon Salinas.

Clinton Daily News recognized with 10 industry awards

The Clinton Daily News
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
was recognized with 10 total awards Saturday in Norman at the Oklahoma Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest Awards ceremony at the Embassy Suites Hotel & Convention Center.

FBI fires several analysts tied to disputed memo

Christian Jacobsen
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Several FBI analysts tied to the creation of a 2023 memo warning of a potential threat from Catholic “violent extremists” were fired Friday, according to their lawyer, the latest wave of terminations under the leadership of its director Kash Patel.

SHERIFF’S REPORT - WEEKEND

Christian Jacobsen
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Responded to a report of a dead deer in roadway on State Highway 73, 1½ miles west of Clinton.Conducted a motorist assist in the 10000 block of State Highway 44, Foss.Responded to a 911 call in the area of N. 2130 Rd. between 870 and 880 Rd.

POLICE REPORT - WEEKEND

Christian Jacobsen
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
FRIDAY DAY SHIFT Responded to a report of a suspicious subject in the area of Gary Blvd. and Jaycee Ln.Responded to a report of a reckless driver on I-40, mile marker 71 westbound.Conducted a pedestrian check in the area of Gary Blvd. and Hayes Ave.

Drought, election lead discussion

Shiann Dawson
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
At Monday’s weekly meeting of the Custer County commissioners, officials discussed updates and regular business as well as the upcoming election, which is to be held June 16.