BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Authorities say two firefighters were killed and another was badly injured after they were ambushed and shot while responding to a wildfire near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Forty-two years of service

Chief Engineer Brian Taylor, left, presents District Engineer Brent Almquist a proclamation from Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt commemorating Almquist’s retirement after 42 years of service at the Oklahoma Department of Transportation Dist. 5 Office in Clinton.

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Miranda Dawn, left, and Chris Hawkes, of the musical group Dawn & Hawkes, perform at Saturday’s Levitt AMP Clinton Music Series weekly concert at the R.A “Dick” Lloyd Amphitheatre in McLain Rogers Park.

Clinton Fire Chief Brett Russell’s enthusiasm for fireworks has waned over the years, as each Fourth of July is accompanied by waves of grassfires and injuries caused by illegal firework use. As first responders, members of the fire department as well as local police are the first to see – and try to contain – damage caused by these accidents.

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- Special veterans coverage inside

- City’s hospital lawsuit fees examined

- Fireworks shows on tap

- Marines vet Johnston, family make return trip to Japan

- Clinton 8U baseball team falls in first round

(AP) – Twenty-five men have died by court-ordered execution so far this year in the U.S., and four other people are scheduled to be put to death in three states during the remainder of 2025.

Marilyn Fern Yoder and Clyde Yoder to Wayne Schrock and Joan Schrock, JTWD. NW ¼ 26-14N-14W.

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