9 B HOUSTON (AP) — A more than $9 billion highway widening project that is being proposed in the Houston area has the support of local officials after many of their concerns were addressed, they announced Monday.

(AP) — A Minnesota man who idolized the shooter who killed five people at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs and was allegedly building an arsenal of automatic weapons to use against police was arrested this week after a retired police officer reported his behavior to authorities, according to federal charges.

(AP) —The Transportation Security Administration is raising the fine for people caught with a gun in their carry-on bag after intercepting a record number of firearms at security checkpoints this year. The TSA said Friday it's raising the maximum fine to $14,950. Previously it was $13,910.

Custer County Commissioners discussed ongoing construction work at the courthouse and other county buildings along with county road projects during their weekly meeting yesterday. Also discussed was ceiling work and possible storage solutions at the Custer County Health Department office located in Clinton.

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