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Kingfisher County commissioners took steps to update the Kingfisher County Hazard Mitigation Plan Monday at their weekly meeting.Commissioners asked for public participation in efforts to discuss and update the plan.

If you see a bucket being passed around at Kingfisher High School’s football game this Friday night, it’s not for your trash.It’s for your change. KHS is taking part in the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association’s service-learning initiative called “Change for a Change.

Frost - the first of the season coated the ground and auto windshields Tuesday in Kingfisher County.The arrival of the autumn weather began with rains last week and on Monday, accompanied by cool north breezes.Local Weather Observer Steve Loftis recorded a low of 29 degrees Tuesday morning.

The Kingfisher Police Department has investigated or responded to the following reports:September 16 - Domestic assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.Officer Christopher Mc-Daniel responded to a report of an alleged altercation that occurred in the 100 block of North Fifth Street.

What’s for dinner?It’s a recurring question for every household, but for some the answer doesn’t come easy.With rising inflation and food prices, many people are struggling to make ends meet and put food on the table.

A new Distinguished Young Woman of Kingfisher County will be crowned this weekend.The 57th scholarship program will feature eight Kingfisher County high school juniors vying for the title and several thousand in scholarship dollars at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, at Kingfisher Heritage Auditorium.

Kingfisher High School has another finalist for the prestigious QuestBridge Match Scholarship program.Jorden Beck was announced as a finalist last week.

Kingfisher photographer Michael Louthan will soon have a month-long exhibit of some of his work on display in the city in which he was raised.The Bartlesville Conference Center - also known at The Center - will host a fine art display of Louthan’s photography in December.

Last week’s rain was a blessing, but it doesn’t solve all wheat growers’ problems.This rain doesn’t guarantee producers can kick cattle out on wheat pasture in 30 days, County Extension Director-Ag Educator Bryan Kennedy said Thursday.

The Kingfisher Police Department has investigated or responded to the following reports:September 7 - Eluding police officer, operating motorcycle without license and endorsement, unlawful carrying weapons, operating vehicle without proper tag/decal and reckless driving.