Local traffic accident
The following traffic accident is being investigated by the Kingfisher Police Department: June 27, 6:43 p.m - At South Eighth Street and West Don Blanding Avenue.
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![OUTSTANDING WORK – Lisa Benson was recently presented the Outstanding Administrative Professional Employee by the ODAA at its Summer Conference. The director of programs for District 4 is pictured with District Attorney Tommy Humphries after winning the honor. [Photo provided]](/sites/kingfisherpress.net/files/styles/mt_slideshow/public/45c12e1075_Ar00103002.jpg?itok=3ii41yC2)
ODAA honors Benson for ‘outstanding’ work in her field and service to public
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![IDEAL IMPACT’S Noah Hines fi rst made a presentation to the Hennessey Board of Education during its May meeting about the company’s ability to save the district money on its utilities bill. The board voted Monday to enter into a contract with the Texas-based company. [KT&FP Staff Photo by Barb Walter]](/sites/kingfisherpress.net/files/styles/mt_slideshow/public/8619d27f31_Ar00104004.jpg?itok=3oDfkke-)
HPS board votes to go with savings on utilities
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![NICE VIEW – Kingfi sher’s Mike Sanders stands on the Mount of Olives, which offers one of the more famous views of Jerusalem, including the golden-domed Dome of the Rock. Sanders was recently part of a bipartisan group that toured different parts of Israel for seven days. Sanders is pictured on the left with former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, who currently serves as the United States ambassador to Israel. [Photos provided]](/sites/kingfisherpress.net/files/styles/mt_slideshow/public/c7028e40ef_Ar00101001.jpg?itok=1NfOwmvC)
‘A very moving religious experience’
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Not enough rain: Drought conditions lead to potential issues for county producers
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Another fun-filled Fourth of July
News
![IDEAL IMPACT’S Noah Hines fi rst made a presentation to the Hennessey Board of Education during its May meeting about the company’s ability to save the district money on its utilities bill. The board voted Monday to enter into a contract with the Texas-based company. [KT&FP Staff Photo by Barb Walter]](/sites/kingfisherpress.net/files/styles/teaser_416_x_416/public/8619d27f31_Ar00104004.jpg?itok=fC0ihI3x)
HPS board votes to go with savings on utilities
If projections are correct, Hennessey Public Schools could save hundreds of thousands of dollars in utilities costs over the next 15 years.
Sports
All-American Kid
Academics. Football. Golf. Class projects. It requires a versatile student to not just take part in all of those high school functions, but excel in each of them. Cale Reagan was one such student. He did it so well, in fact, he was voted the 2026 Kingfi sher High School Student of the Year.
This week marks dead period for schools, athletes
The fast and furious month that is June for junior high and high school athletes will end with a break.A mandated one. At least as far as schools are concerned.The Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association mandates a nineday dead period each year.
Columns
VIEW from behind the plow
(A column of opinion by Gary Reid, Publisher Emeritus)Platner suspension reveals Democrats situationGraham Platner’s short-lived candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat in Maine and his withdrawal tells the story of the Democrat Party today.
Defending America’s founding principles in a divided age
The United States nation faces threats that extend beyond the familiar divide between Democrats and Republicans.
Obituaries
Danny Lukasek
Danny Ray Lukasek was born on May 15, 1948, in Kingfisher to Frank and Marjorie (Smith) Lukasek. He passed away July 9, 2026, at the age of 78. Danny graduated from Big Four School in 1966 and continued his education at Okmulgee Technical School.
Anthony Swallow
Anthony Swallow, 79, passed away, July 9, 2026, in Hennessey.He was born Aug. 15, 1946, in Clinton to George and Florence (Hollingcrane) Swallow. Wake will be 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, July 13, at the Cheyenne & Arapaho ERC in Kingfisher.Funeral Services will be 10 a.m.