Area firefighters Isac Shephard, Cody Jeffrey, and Joel Barnett stand at the ready, as a “super scooper” plane flies to Foss Lake to refill Wednesday afternoon near Butler. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

With a wildfire located 3.5 miles south of Butler and all indications the blaze was apparently headed straight for the town of an estimated 200 people, Custer County Emergency Management Director Hardy Sperle knew he had to make the necessary call Wednesday afternoon.

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- Bunny Hop set at AcmeBrick Park

- Suspect charged with alleged animal cruelty

- WPLS touts car repair resource

- Lady Indians softball routs Seiling in three innings

- Full obituary for Donald Lee Meyer

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from longtime Texas death row inmate Rodney Reed who has sought to test crime-scene evidence that he says will help clear him.

A Weatherford woman is facing two felony counts of cruelty to animals after a Custer County deputy was alerted to the fact the owner’s dogs were allegedly left abandoned when she moved.

The Easter Bunny is set to make his appearance a little earlier than normal Saturday at Acme Brick Park thanks to the Clinton Chamber of Commerce hosting its annual Bunny Hop in addition to a couple of other coming events.

A vehicle user manual can be the difference between a possible $20 dollar fix and a trip to a mechanic. Western Plains Library System is partnering with gale.com to help bring free public access to Chilton repair manuals.

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