NEW YORK (AP) — Communities across the United States are reconsidering their approach to gifted and talented programs in schools as vocal parents blame such elite programs for worsening racial segregation and inequities in the country’s education system.

Fire tower

This is the scene of the bonfire held last week for the annual Custer County Conflict. CDN

Here's a look at Friday's headlines

- Worker falls off river bridge

- CPD obtains new patrol units for its fleet

- Four injured in wreck near Putnam

- Auditions sought for playhouse’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’

- Red Tornadoes statistical leaders

Worker falls off river bridge

A male contractor fell off Clinton’s new construction bridge on Route 66 around 9 a.m. Thursday. Clinton Fire Capt. Forrest Valentine said the victim fell approximately 20 to 24 feet.

CPD obtains new patrol units for its fleet

The Clinton Police Department received two 2021 Dodge Charger vehicles Tuesday. Police Chief Paul Rinkel said the vehicles were on back order since they were budgeted during the last fiscal year.

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