CHICAGO (AP) — As President Donald Trump threatens to expand immigration raids and deploy the National Guard, Chicago has become the latest flashpoint in a broader national struggle over how far the federal government can push local authorities to cooperate with its immigration agenda.

Art exhibit

Brittany Yeager helps set up her son Triston Yeager’s art for exhibit at 99th annual Custer County Free Fair.

(AP) — The death of a Kansas inmate following a struggle with jail staff has been ruled a homicide and the case referred to prosecutors to determine whether to file charges, authorities say. Charles Adair, 50, died at the Wyandotte County Detention Center in Kansas City, Kansas, on July 5, one day after he was arrested on misdemeanor warrants for failure to appear on multiple traffic violations.

Well-earned retirement

Front, from left, Brian Sperle, Zach Lustfield, Lt. Justin Hill, (Retired) Capt. Forrest Valentine, Bobby Winans; second row, Ben Switzer, Austin Long, Ronnie Williams, Asst. Chief Mark Switzer, Fire Chief Brett Russell, Billy Gerstenkorn, Toby Anders, Randy Jones, Eric Hunter, Capt. Blake Shaddon; back row, Derek Rhodes, Lt. Tyler Calvert, Lt. Joe Williams, Capt. D.J. Woodall, Chaplain Troy Calvert, Jeremiah Giles and Collin Wieder take a group photo to recognize Capt. Valentine’s recent retirement.

Unofficially the Ward 3 race for the Clinton City Council has been determined. Erin Adams garnered 67.6% of the vote with 169 ballots cast her way.

Here's your preview of Tuesday's paper

- Baker named 2025 Citizen of the Year

- Commissioners urge road safety

- Motorists injured in pair of wrecks

- BF-DC Eagles fall to Cyril at home

- Full obituary for Elsie May Bartel, Clarence Warren Robinson

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