WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday refused a request from tobacco companies to stop California from enforcing a ban on flavored tobacco products that was overwhelmingly approved by voters in November.

(AP) —CVS and Walgreens have agreed to pay state and local governments a combined total of more than $10 billion to settle lawsuits over the toll of opioids and now want to know by Dec. 31 whether states are accepting the deals.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Much of the central United States from the Rocky Mountains to the Midwest was braced Tuesday for blizzardlike conditions, while states farther to the south saw tornado warnings from a massive storm blowing across the country.

‘On with the Snow!’

Aniyah Gubitz, left, and Hollis Ray take center court during the “Shoveling” song of Nance Elementary School’s Christmas program, “On with the Snow!”

The Clinton Economic Development Authority met for a special meeting Monday to discuss proposals received for the Glancy Motel and Pop Hicks redevelopment project. After the authority was unable to reach a consensus on the proposals, a motion was approved to table the discussion until the authority’s next meeting Jan. 17.

With the holiday season in full swing, so is holiday shopping and with that comes an increase in packages delivered to homes and an increase in porch piracy. To help protect citizens from theft, the Clinton Police Department is offering some important tips to help combat thieves.

Hotel no more

Only rubble remains at the site of the former Whitten Inn on Gary Boulevard. The former hotel has been completely torn down.

Essentially no wrongdoing was found against a Custer County Election Board precinct inspector originally accused of violating a state representative candidate’s right to vote, according to a letter sent from Custer County District Attorney Angela Marsee to Secretary Ann Brown of the election board.

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