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Clear skies and hot temperatures – 104 degrees on Wednesday and 102 degrees Thursday – boosted wheat harvest activities across Kingfisher County last week.

Have you ever seen more than 500 rubber ducks race in a $2 million facility.This week is your chance.The annual Kingfisher Educational Foundation Duck Race is 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, at the Vernie Snow Aquatic Center.

As the 2023-24 school year inches closer, the Kingfisher Public Schools’ list for open positions continues to dwindle.

On Memorial Day weekend, 13 local high school seniors, sponsored by the Keith Lowry-Henry Ellyson American Legion Post No. 5 and additional co-sponsors, had the opportunity to participate in “the week that shapes a lifetime.

unA bulk of the Fourth of July festivities in Kingfisher are this Tuesday, but some of the fun begins Sunday.The Little Mister and Miss Firecracker pageant is 4 p.m. Sunday, July 2, at Kingfisher Heritage School’s auditorium.

– A Hennessey man, 35, was arrested for domestic assault and battery in the presence of minors, and was taken to the Kingfisher County Criminal Justice Center. Police responded to a call on North Manning about a dispute and fight at 5:30 p.m. Tues., June 6.

Kingfisher County’s wheat harvest progressed last week but was halted at least temporarily by new showers Tuesday morning.The sporadic weather creates the likelihood that harvesting will continue into the July 4th holiday.

Driving Under Suspension 1st Subsequent Offense ($565) – Karlee Pool, Waukomis.Reckless Driving ($365) – Barbara Marie Escarsega, Hennessey; Karlee Pool, Waukomis.No Driver License Issued ($365) – Julio Cesar De Leon Gargajo, OKC; Karlee Pool, Waukomis.

The Kingfisher Police Department has investigated or responded to the following reports:June 9 - Larceny Of Merchandise From Retailer.Officer Matthew Hollon responded to a report of theft at Walmart, 200 W. Starlite Drive.