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  • ‘Thank you for the biscuit’

    ‘Thank you for the biscuit’

    11 min ago | By Michael Swisher
    At first glance, Khloe Kastner appeared to be sporting a new tattoo on each of her legs last school year.Upon further inspection, it was revealed the markings weren’t of the permanent nature, but their meaning still had an eternal importance.
  • KINGFISHER MEMORIAL Library will be the first site of a new Community Access Portal (pictured above), which is part of a $14.5 million initiative by the Oklahoma Broadband Office, which is headed by Mike Sanders. [Photos provided]

    New OBO program to launch in Kingfisher

    1 min ago | By News Staff
    Oklahoma has the nation’s first statewide program to expand access to healthcare, workforce services and digital skills training through public libraries.Kingfisher will soon be the center point of it all.A ribbon cutting ceremony is planned for 2 p.m.
  • HOMETOWN PROUD

    HOMETOWN PROUD

    1 min ago | By Twila Adams
    Don’t let his title fool you.Brandon Hubbard is a small-town boy who hasn’t forgotten the people and place that led him to where he is today.And he’s grateful. Grateful everyday that he gets to do what he loves.
  • NEWLY-APPOINTED 522 ambulance district board members for Hennessey for are, from left, President Ray A. Shimanek, Treasurer Dr. David Matousek, Secretary Levi Copeland, Shelley Muzny and Vice President Perla Blanco. They’re pictured with Kingfisher County District 2 Commissioner Mike Sparks. [KT&FP Staff Photo by Barb Walter]

    New 522 board sends finance issue back to Hennessey trustees

    3 min ago | By Barb Walter
    Hennessey’s 522 ambulance district board members opted for the Town of Hennessey Board of Trustees to continue operating, and paying for, ambulance services for the town, for now.The board held its first meeting Wednesday at the Hennessey Fire Department.
  • Honoring a former city leader

    Honoring a former city leader

    2 days ago | By News Staff
    Brian and Liz Walter recently erected a decorative bench honoring Brian’s father on the west side of the swinging bridge in Kingfi sher Park.Bob Walter, served on the Kingfisher City Commission for over 13 years from 1960 until his untimely death due to a heart attack on July 1, 1973, at age of 47.

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    Upcoming Events

    Upcoming Events

    • STATE OF THE CITY: City Manager Jim Thomas and Mayor Geoff Covalt will address the public during a “state of the city” luncheon. It will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at Pioneer’s Engineering Conference Center, 315 E. Robberts. The lunch is free, but RSVP is required.

    Sports

    KASTNER’S TRACK FEATS

    2025 Class 2A State Meet400 relay - GOLD800 relay - GOLD Long jump - GOLD200 m dash - SILVER 2026 Class 2A State Meet 400 relay - GOLD800 relay - GOLD Long jump - GOLD200 m dash - GOLD 2026 Coaches Coalition Nationals 60 m dash - GOLD200 m dash - GOLD Long jump - GOLD Triple jump - GOLD High jump -...
    ‘Thank you for the biscuit’

    ‘Thank you for the biscuit’

    At first glance, Khloe Kastner appeared to be sporting a new tattoo on each of her legs last school year.Upon further inspection, it was revealed the markings weren’t of the permanent nature, but their meaning still had an eternal importance.

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    Obituaries

    Delbert Spomer

    Delbert Spomer

    Delbert Ray Spomer, 68, of Okarche, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026, in Canton.Born on April 20, 1958, in Enid, he was the child of Delbert Bill Spomer and Vera Marlatt.Ray attended Ringwood High School and graduated in 1976.
    Rodney Foster

    Rodney Foster

    Rodney Leroy Foster passed away peacefully on July 23, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 93 years old. Rodney was born on June 29, 1933, in Elk City to Lawrence Ray Foster and Helen Lucille (Ortner) Foster.