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Lomega High School Students of the Month for April 2024 were announced at a recent Raider Roundup. High school students earning the honor were (left side) Cameron Ramer and Ariel Jones. Junior high students recognized were (right side) Ledger Lewallen and Brayli Walker. [Photo provided]

The following traffic accidents are being investigated by the Kingfisher Police Department: March 16, 3:50 p.m. - At U.S. 81 and West Overstreet Avenue.Virgil Bonham, 63, Kingfi sher, driving a 2020 Buick Enclave, was northbound in the inside lane of U.S. 81.

Kingfi sher High School Student Council members on May 10 delivered the pop tabs that were collected throughout the school year to the Ronald McDonald House in Oklahoma City. Pictured making the delivery are, from left, Kamryn Purintun, Natalie Garrett, Kadyn Daugherty and Emiley Watkins.

The Kingfisher Police Department has investigated or responded to the following reports:February 10 - DUI-liquor or drugs/APCV and unlawful possession of a controlled dangerous substance.Corporal Aaron Schlegel said in his report that he observed a southbound vehicle on U.S.

Growth at Chisholm Trail Technology Center continues…and in multiple ways.Local leaders were on hand Thursday afternoon for a groundbreaking ceremony that will house a new program for the technology center as well as provide a larger space for a program started just six years ago.

Mayor Clif Vogt announced he’d be “stepping down” as a member of Hennessey Board of Trustees & Utilities Authorities right before the closing of the Tuesday, May 14, meeting at Town Hall.His resignation will be effective June 30.“That’s also the end of the (2023-24) fiscal year,” he said.

The Kingfisher City Commission approved ordinances last Monday to increase utility rates for electricity, water and sewer during its May regular meeting.Mayor Geoff Covalt and commissioners Dawn Taylor, Debbie Burpo, Kyle Mecklenburg and Jeff Wittrock were all present for the meeting.

Assistant Police Chief Travis Gray has a new title, one that may only be temporary.Gray was named the interim chief of the Kingfisher Police Department earlier this month.That move came after Chief David Catron quietly retired with his last day on the force being May 10.

Kingfisher High School has named its Students of the Month for April 2024.Students are chosen based on many characteristics including responsibility, leadership, work ethic, reliability, kindness and more.

Hennessey Board of Trustees had an unusually short agenda during their Tuesday, May 14 ,meeting.They were able to make quick work of two out of three items.The quickest vote was the purchase of $7,561.87 in fireworks for the town’s annual July 4 display.