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The Kingfisher Police Department has investigated or responded to the following reports: May 1 - Trespass.

STILLWATER, Okla. – The United States Department of Agriculture confirmed the presence of New World screwworm in the United States in recent weeks.( Editor’s note: As of press time, there were no reported cases of New World screwworms being present in Oklahoma.

Redlands Community College recently announced students named to the college’s honor rolls for the Spring 2026 semester.Students listed on the President’s Honor Roll have completed 12 or more credit hours and have earned a GPA of not less than 3.

As a caregiver, you might not realize your behavior has changed due to the demands of caregiving, but you can be certain your close friends and relatives will pick up on it.Your friends and family can be your greatest supporters during the caregiving journey.

Devon Energy recently donated a truck to Kingfisher Lions Club that will help with the civic group’s larger state relief efforts. Devon donated to the club a 2020 Ford F-250 during a recent meeting.

• SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: The first of three free concerts as part of The Chisholm’s Summer Sounds Concert Series will be Thursday, June 18, at Horizon Hill, 605 Zellers Ave. The first concert will feature Travis Kidd. For more information, see ads in our previous edition.

Drivers headed south on U.S. Highway 81 out of Kingfisher will want to make extra sure of their speeds in the coming weeks.The Kingfisher City Commission last Monday approved a resolution to reduce the speed to 35 miles per hour for a stretch that extends .

Choosing the perfect outfit for school or activities can be a fun time for many kids and teenagers alike.For others, it’s disheartening.It’s estimated two out of every five children experience clothing insecurity, lacking access to adequate, appropriate and affordable clothing.

About 30 people showed up in support of ousted Hennessey Town Board of Trustee members Harold Shaw and David Jones last Tuesday.And, by the end of the town board’s regular June meeting, there were still some questions in the air as to how at least one of their seats would be filled.

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday for the primary election that also includes a state question for all voters and a county question for some voters in Hennessey.The polls will close after the Wednesday, June 17, edition goes to press.Full results will be in our June 21 edition.