MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee area began drying out Monday after weekend rain hit unofficial state records of more than 14 inches in less than 24 hours, leading multiple rivers to flood at record-high levels, washing out vehicles, flooding basements and cutting power to thousands of homes.

Between the start of wheat planting season and the progression of the local oil economy, county roads are being put to the test, according to commissioners.

An architect’s rendering of the proposed new agricultural building at Arapaho-

Arapaho-Butler Public Schools has just announced its plans for a 10year, $5.475 million bond to help secure the district a new agriculture building, with voting for the bond up for consideration Sept. 9.

Out with the old ...

Monday morning a crane lifted an old air conditioning unit from the roof of the First Baptist Church in Clinton.

Here's your preview of Saturday's paper

- Authority addresses money woes

- Free meals continue for CPS students

- AMBUCS presents honors to two from community

- Lady Reds softball looks to get season going

- Full obituary for John “Jason” Cabaniss

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