On the last day of filing in the municipal election, a race has developed for the position of mayor. Incumbent David Berrong filed his intent to keep the seat on Monday morning, and as of press time on Wednesday, he has drawn a challenger in Ernie Dowdell, who currently serves as councilmember for Ward 2.
Oklahoma’s Primary Election ended at 7 p.m. on Tuesday evening, determining which candidates will move forward to the Primary Run-off, which will be held on Aug. 25, and the General Election, which will be held on Nov. 3. State Question 832, which addressed raising the minimum wage in Oklahoma to $15 an hour by 2029, was also on the ballot and did not pass.
The last day of filing has come to a close.
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- Election Results
- Large illegal pot bust made in Arapaho
- Citizen of Year nominations sought
- Math club helps sharpen skills
- City filing update
- Clinton soccer grad looking at multiple life routes
MIAMI (AP) — One of the main online platforms that Cubans living in the United States use to send money, food, and clothing to their relatives on the island is ceasing operations as the Trump administration increases pressure on the Cuban government.
Robert Wears and Joyce Wears to Robert & Joyce Wears Living Trust and Robert Leon Wears, Trustee, WD. Lot 1, Blk. 3, Sunrise Estates Addn. Weatherford.
(AP) – Poor maintenance is often a factor when skydiving planes crash like one did in Missouri on Sunday, and the National Transportation Safety Board has said in past investigations that weak oversight of the skydiving industry can allow problems to go unnoticed.
Responded to a 911 call in the 100 block of E. 9th St., Custer City.
Responded to a report of a burglary in the 1000 block of Hayes Ave.; arrested 52-year-old subject on a new Custer County charge of breaking and entering.
(AP) – A weekend BASE jumping accident in a Utah canyon killed two people, one of them a daredevil athlete best known for performing onstage with Madonna at the 2012 Super Bowl, authorities said.