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Elizebeth Wilson acts out the story of Dolly Sauter at the 2026 Spring Cemetery Walk at the Clinton Cemetery. CDN | Christian Jacobsen
Acting it out
May 02, 2026

Acting it out

Students practicing square dancing in music class at Nance Elementary, from left are Adeleigh Rios, Asher LaRocco, Harlee French, and Mateo Galvan. CDN | Christian Jacobsen
Time for do-si-do
May 02, 2026

Time for do-si-do

Valedictorian Malley Baker
Arapaho-Butler leadership announced
May 02, 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.

Arapaho-Butler’s Kaden Waldrop watches the ball after pitching in the Indians’ win over Wayne to open the Class A Regional Tournament Thursday at home. CDN | Sam Goodwyn
A-B opens regional tourney with one-sided wins
May 02, 2026

In the first day of the Class A Regional Tournament, the Arapaho-Butler Indians (21-3) beat Wayne 17-0 and behind Luke Bailey’s no hitter, they took down Empire 10-0 Thursday on their home field to set up a chance to advance to state Friday.

Eden Wright climbs to the top of the monkey bars at Nance Elementary. CDN | Christian Jacobsen
Little climber
May 02, 2026

Little climber

Clinton’s longtime baseball coach Kelly Gaunt, left, and assistant coach Jeff King watch during a baseball game. CDN | Steve Wheeler
Clinton’s Gaunt to retire after 38 years of coaching
May 01, 2026

It is the end of an era for the Clinton Reds baseball team, as longtime baseball coach Kelly Gaunt is set to retire after 38 years in the dugout.

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Saturday, May 2, 2026

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SHERIFF’S REPORT THURSDAY
Saturday, May 2, 2026

Responded to an animal call on U.S. Highway 183 and State Highway 33 east, Custer City.

Sports

Arapaho-Butler’s Kaden Waldrop watches the ball after pitching in the Indians’ win over Wayne to open the Class A Regional Tournament Thursday at home. CDN | Sam Goodwyn
A-B opens regional tourney with one-sided wins
Saturday, May 2, 2026

In the first day of the Class A Regional Tournament, the Arapaho-Butler Indians (21-3) beat Wayne 17-0 and behind Luke Bailey’s no hitter, they took down Empire 10-0 Thursday on their home field to set up a chance to advance to state Friday.

Clinton baseball ends in regionals
Saturday, May 2, 2026

The Clinton Reds baseball team finished the season Wednesday in Tuttle with two losses in the Class 4A Regional Tournament.

Columns & Opinions

TODAY IN HISTORY
Saturday, May 2, 2026

In 1918, General Motors Corp. purchased Chevrolet Motor Co.

College senior questions last-minute change
Saturday, May 2, 2026

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am a senior in college, and I’m graduating soon.

Obituaries

Thomas Dean Lunsford
Saturday, May 2, 2026

Thomas Dean Lunsford, age 39, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, was born March 9, 1987, in Clinton, Oklahoma, to Thomas Leonard and Dawn (Franklin) Lunsford.

Ryan Alexander Redbird
Friday, May 1, 2026

Funeral services for Ryan Alexander Redbird, 37, are pending.