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Harris’ bill is signed into law

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

A bill by Rep. Erick Harris, R-Edmond, to strengthen Oklahomans’ constitutional rights and enhance transparency within Oklahoma’s criminal justice system has been signed into law.

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Front seat

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Lennon Cabaniss got to jump into a firetruck during the Western Oklahoma Christian School field trip to the Clinton Fire Department.

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Shooting at lakeside party sends 13 people to hospitals

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

EDMOND, Okla. (AP) — A shooting at a party at a lake near Oklahoma City sent at least 13 people to hospitals, according to police and hospital officials. Edmond police spokesperson Emily Ward said authorities received reports of shots being fired at about 9 p.m.

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SHERIFF’S REPORT - WEEKEND

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Assisted Washita County on I-40, mile marker 59 eastbound. Responded to an animal call of cattle out in the 23000 block of Rt. 66 N., Weatherford. Responded to a 911 call in the area of 2080 Rd.

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POLICE REPORT - WEEKEND

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

FRIDAY DAY SHIFT Responded to a report of a verbal domestic in the 200 block of S. 3rd St. Responded to the Clinton Police Department for an agency assist. Responded to a report of found property in the 400 block of S. 24th St.

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Wheat crop, dry conditions discussed by county leaders

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

This season’s wheat crop was one of the top items of discussion at Monday’s Custer County commissioners’ meeting at the courthouse.OSU Extension Director Larry Bryen apprised the county leaders of the shape of the land.“It’s dry – super dry,” he said.

Big changes are coming for the old fire station located at Gary Boulevard, as it is expected to be transformed into a welcome center thanks to a state grant approved last week. CDN | Staff Photo

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Centennial grant awarded for firehouse

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

New life is expected to be poured into a long dormant City of Clinton asset, as the old fire station on Gary Boulvevard has been approved for a Route 66 Revitalization Grant Program grant.

Owen Lavigne stands in his Eagle Scout uniform, decorated with more than 50 badges and various awards near Custer City. CDN | Courtesy photo

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Lavigne earns Congressional Award, highest youth honor

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Owen Lavigne, a senior at Arapaho-Butler Schools, was awarded the Congressional Award Gold Medal for community services and personal growth. This is the highest honor a civilian youth can receive.

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Main headlines for the Weekend CDN

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Here's your preview of the Weekend paper- Arapaho-Butler leadership announced- Candidate is found deceased- CO2 gun, drug paraphernalia nets alleged charges- A-B opens regional tourney with one-sided wins- Clinton baseball ends in regionals- Full obituary for Thomas Dean Lunsford- Local, state,...

Valedictorian Malley Baker

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Arapaho-Butler leadership announced

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Arapaho-Butler School has released the names of its valedictorians and salutatorians for the Class of 2026. Valedictorians are Malley Baker, Orsan Jubara, Katherine Meacham, Lillian Roush, PiperRilee Sawatzky, and Ehimen Umobuarie. The salutatorian is Zayne Sawatzky.