• KHS SOFTBALL SENIORS, from left, Liliana Garramone, Adlee Friesen and Kinlee East posed for a photo after their team’s 7-0 win at Clinton on Monday clinched the program’s first District 4A-3 championship. [KT&FP Staff Photo]

    ‘They definitely left their mark here’

    September 22, 2026 - 16:51 | By Michael Swisher
    Since Class 4A softball went to a district format for the regular season, the Kingfisher High School program hadn’t fared particularly well.For much of the past decade, the Lady Jackets had placed no better than fifth in the district, which equated to an early exit in the playoffs.
  • KINGFISHER DEFENSIVE end Eduardo De La Torre chases down Bridge Creek’s quarterback for one of his 2 1/2 sacks during last Friday’s 49-19 win. [Photo by Chris Simon/www. simon-sports-photos.smugmug.com]

    Jackets batter fast-starting Bridge Creek

    September 22, 2026 - 16:51 | By News Staff
    On the very first snap of the game last Friday night, Bridge Creek’s Zach Overstreet lobbed a pass to a wide open Abe Williams.The latter was already behind the Kingfisher defense and had nothing but green artificial turf between himself and the end zone.
  • KINGFISHER JUNIOR Harlie Waeger completes a tumbling pass while the rest of the cheer team prepares to perform a stunt during the Class 4A regional competition Saturday in Westmoore. KHS received enough points from judges to once again advance to this week’s state competition in Bethany. [KT&FP Staff Photo]

    Working hard to get right side up

    September 22, 2026 - 16:51 | By Michael Swisher
    Competitive cheer is hard enough.Unfortunately for Kingfisher High School, the difficulty level was sent to another degree this season.Despite the many challenges, changes and other setbacks, KHS performed well enough last Saturday to earn another spot in the Class 4A state competition.
  • Raise your hands, strike up the band: There’s a lot to cheer about at KHS

    Raise your hands, strike up the band: There’s a lot to cheer about at KHS

    September 22, 2026 - 16:51 | By News Staff
    A solid weekend carried over into Monday for Kingfisher High School students. The football team last Friday improved to 3-0 for the first time since 2017 (read about it inside this edition).
  • KINGFISHER DEFENDERS, from left, Donovan Dunn, Jayzen Surveyor, Eduardo De La Torre (behind ball carrier) and Camden Weinmeister swarm to the ball during the first half. Pictured on the left is senior Carter Stephenson going up for one of his three catches on the night, which totaled 90 yards. On the right is Drew Snider powering through the grasp of Clinton’s Parker Turney as he scored on a 37-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. [Photos by Chris Simon/www.simon-sports-photos.smugmug.com]

    Jackets leave Reds feeling blue

    September 15, 2026 - 21:25 | By News Staff
    It would be grabbing at the low-hanging fruit to say Kingfisher played lights out last Friday night.Regardless, it’s fair to say Kingfisher played extremely well, whether the lights were shining or when the lights were out as they pummeled visiting Clinton 4820 on homecoming night.

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    Douglas Copeland

    Douglas Copeland

    23 min ago By News Staff
    Douglas Alan Copeland was born in Kingfisher on Oct. 17, 1960, and passed away Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. He was 65.Doug was the first of four sons born to Leonard and Carolyn Perdue Copeland and grew up on the family farm northeast of Kingfi sher.

    Sports

    KINGFISHER DEFENSIVE end Eduardo De La Torre chases down Bridge Creek’s quarterback for one of his 2 1/2 sacks during last Friday’s 49-19 win. [Photo by Chris Simon/www. simon-sports-photos.smugmug.com]

    Jackets batter fast-starting Bridge Creek

    6 min ago By News Staff
    On the very first snap of the game last Friday night, Bridge Creek’s Zach Overstreet lobbed a pass to a wide open Abe Williams.The latter was already behind the Kingfisher defense and had nothing but green artificial turf between himself and the end zone.

    Columns

    Today’s Bible verse

    18 min ago By News Staff
    May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.— 2 Corinthians 13:14Thoughts on Today’s Verse I have a friend in Jesus who has taught me the power of sharing a spiritual blessing with others.

    Obituaries

    Donnie Jackson, Jr.

    Donnie Jackson, Jr.

    6 days ago By News Staff
    It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Donnie Ray Jackson, Jr., who departed this life on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at the age of 42.Donnie Jr. was born on Sept. 7, 1983, in Kingfisher.
    Stephanie Wehrenberg

    Stephanie Wehrenberg

    6 days ago By News Staff
    Stephanie Wehrenberg, 64, of Kingfisher, passed away on Sept. 8, 2026.Born Sept. 24, 1961, Stephanie’s journey took her through Utah, California, Colorado and, ultimately, Oklahoma.