NEW YORK (AP) — George Conway, who was once married to a former adviser to the president before becoming a prominent anti-Trump voice, announced on Tuesday that he is running for a U.S. House seat in New York City, testing whether he can turn his strong social media following into votes in a crowded Democratic primary.

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- County officials talk start of year 

- Traffic stop yields pot, mushrooms

- Barton details experiences helping out over in Ukraine

- Senior wrestler finds purpose with Clinton wrestling

With the New Year’s bringing a feeling of a hopeful and happy future to some, there are plenty of people who weren’t afforded that luxury. With the war between Russia and Ukraine still going on since Russia’s invasion, including occupation into the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, nearly four years ago, western Oklahoma’s own Brandon Barton made the decision to do what he can to make a difference to those directly impacted by the conflict.

Feel the burn

Kate Biggers digs deep while lifting kettlebell weights during her morning workout at the Acme Brick Park Fitness Center.

Caretaking

Leonardo Hernandez rakes piles of fallen leaves Monday morning off the front yard of a house on the 500 block of S. 13th Street.

A North Carolina woman was recently arrested after a traffic stop revealed her to allegedly be trafficking marijuana and mushrooms containing psilocyn or psilocybin.

In welcoming the new year, Custer County commissioners began their first meeting for 2026 by electing Dist. 2 Commissioner Bruce Walker as chairman.

Fresh coffee

George Goret enjoys a freshly brewed coffee while sharing New Year’s resolutions with his fellow residents at the Oklahoma Veterans Center.

(AP) – A small plane crashed Sunday at the Provincetown Municipal Airport on Cape Cod, catching fire and killing the pilot, who was the only person on board, officials said.

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