Kingfisher PD reports
The Kingfisher Police Department has investigated or responded to the following reports:May 25 - Complaint.Officer Justin Trumbley took a report of a lost wallet.
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Hennessey FD responds to calls
Hennessey Fire Department has recently responded to the following calls:Saturday, May 14 – Firefighters responded to a tank battery on fire due to a lightning strike at 10:26 p.m. on State Highway 51 W 2740 Road. Two brush pumpers and one tanker truck responded.
Phillips Bridge added to historic register
The Phillips Bridge northeast of Kingfisher on Lemon Road (E 760 Road) has been added to the National Register of Historic Places.The designation means the aging bridge, which is slated for replacement, cannot be removed.
Sex offenses against children alleged in two unrelated cases
Two Kingfisher men were arrested last week on unrelated felony charges involving alleged sexual offenses against minors.James E. McCormick Jr., 58, 1607 S. 19th St.
Hennessey fire, police reports
Hennessey Fire Department responded to the following calls:Sunday, May 29 – Reporting party on N 2940 Road called at 3:57 p.m. and said his tractor ran over him but he was able to get out. Life EMS responded as did HFD Capt. Brandon Scott.
FINAL SPRINT
Republican candidates for state office, including corporation commissioner, treasurer, superintendent of public instruction and State Senate District 26 participated in one of the last public forums in the run up to the June 28 primary election.
June is still
Plenty more activities are lined up this month to complete your perfect June staycation.FRIDAY, JUNE 10Wine Down Friday – 5-7 p.m., Designs by Dennis.Beats & Brew – 7-10 p.m., open mic night at Strange Brew.SATURDAY, JUNE 11Market at the Block – 9 a.m. -2 p.m.
KPS board hires 13, boosts some salaries at meeting
Kingfisher Board of Education voted Monday night to fill 13 staff positions and add steps to teacher and support staff pay schedules to boost wages for experienced personnel.
New sup’t hire expected Monday
Kingfisher Public Schools is expected to have its new superintendent Monday afternoon.The school’s board of education has called a special meeting for noon.The agenda calls for an executive session “to discuss employment of a superintendent.
Trustee questions car show ticket
Hennessey was given a “black eye” during last month’s Cruisin’ Oklahoma car show, said Harold Shaw, Hennessey Town Trustee.A driver was given a ticket for no seat belts, he said, during the Thursday night board meeting. “And if you own a 1940 car then you’re not going to put seat belts in it.