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Kingfisher County Commissioners authorized solicitation of bids for improvement of the Okarche Rural Water District system at their weekly meeting Tuesday.The work under one of the contracts includes water line replacement, trenching and reconnections with existing water meters.

Blazing hot days and dry weather have wilted Kingfisher County lawns, pastures, gardens and lawns … and people.Not only that but livestock and pets suffer during extreme heat.

Last week’s state primary elections proved a mixed bag for incumbents.Four won their party’s primary to advance to the general election, two will battle to keep their posts in the Aug. 23 runoff, one won re-election outright and one was unseated by a challenger in a close race.GOVERNORGov.

Kingfisher Educational Foundation’s annual Duck Race has become a regular feature in Kingfisher’s extended July 4 activities.This year’s race is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 6, at Vernie Snow Aquatic Center.

Kingfisher and Hennessey both are offering plenty of fun events Monday, July 4, to celebrate Independence Day.KINGFISHER’S RED, WHITE & BOOMFEST10 a.m.

A reception at the Kingfisher County Courthouse Thursday recognized retiring Kingfisher County Excise-Equalization Board members Jim Shimanek of Hennessey and Jim Simmons of Cashion, second and third from left.

The U.S. Supreme Court restricted the Environmental Protection Agency’s authority to curb greenhouse gases from power plants, siding with coal-mining companies and Republican-led states in a blow to President Biden’s climate-change agenda.The 6-3 ruling interpreting the U.S.

Kingfisher Public Schools is expected to have another record carryover in the general fund.The district’s board of education met Monday in the final meeting of the 2021-22 fiscal year.The treasurer’s report given to board members stated the balance as of June 30 is expected to be more than $14.

The producer of the state’s longest running television show spoke to Kingfisher Rotary Club members last week.Todd Craighead addressed the local civic group Tuesday about Outdoor Oklahoma.The show has run for more than 45 years and is a product of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.

The American flags are out and the train is getting a tune-up, all in preparation of Fourth of July festivities at Kingfisher Park on Monday. After the 10 a.m. downtown parade, park activities will begin at noon.