(AP) — Two Belgian teenagers found with 5,000 ants in Kenya were given a choice of paying a fine of $7,700 or serving 12 months in prison — the minimum penalty for the offense — for violating wildlife conservation laws.

(AP) – The family of a U.S. airman who was shot by a Florida sheriff’s deputy inside his own home sued the deputy, the sheriff and the owner of the airman’s apartment complex on Tuesday, saying they want to ensure people are held accountable for his 2024 death.

Hanging out

Rowdy Bond plays at Acme Brick Park after school.

(AP) — There were dozens of statements submitted to the court by family and friends of Christopher Pelkey when it came time to sentence the man convicted of shooting him during a road rage incident. They provided glimpses of Pelkey’s humor, his character and his military service. But there was nothing quite like hearing from the victim himself — in this case, an AI-generated version.

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- City Council approves two hospital loans 

- Arapaho-Butler senior students receive several awards

- Requirements set for REAL ID

- Lady Reds’ soccer season ends in first round

Artwork on display

Scarlett Scheib, who works in the Clinton Middle School cafeteria, views artwork from seventh- and eighth-grade students. Art teacher Megan Malloy has about 108 students in her classes.

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