News

Spotted Thursday morning rain provided additional relief to county crops.Amounts varied widely from “just enough to get the street wet” at the National Weather Center station operated by Local Weather Observer Steve Loftis in Kingfisher to 1.

The Kingfisher Police Department has investigated or responded to the following reports:April 7 - Criminal trespass, larceny of merchandise from retailer and obstructing an officer.Officer Justin Conner responded to a report of larceny at Walmart, 200 Starlite Drive.

The following traffic accidents are being investigated by the Kingfisher Police Department:April 1, 2:33 p.m. - At North Sixth Street and East Miles Avenue.Donald Ludwig, 78, Okarche, driving a 2017 Ford Edge, was eastbound on East Miles Avenue and stopped at the intersection of North Sixth Street.

Hennessey Fire Department responded to the following recent calls:Grass fire —Two brush pumper trucks were sent to a reported grass fire 3 to 5 miles west on SH 51 at 3:23 p.m. Tues., March 19. The report was originally made to the Kingfisher County Sheriff’s Office.

SOLOISTS who performed at state were (pictured above), from left: front row, Ethan Willimon and Stormie Shockey; and back row, Bianca Garcia, Cherith Stephenson and Raechel Evans. On the right is the women’s duet of Zaylynn Lopez and Shockey. [Photos provided]

Linemen aren’t the only ones at risk of electrocution from contact with a live electrical wire.Heavy equipment operators, first responders, emergency management workers, motorists and the general public all may find themselves in a dangerously charged situation at some point or other.

Wheat prospects fell sharply across Kingfisher County last weekend when a rain system missed most of the county.Wheat is mostly headed out now and needs moisture badly if the crop in general is going to meet the county average.

Pioneer Telephone Cooperative’s annual meeting is scheduled Tuesday at the Kingfisher County Fairgrounds.The event begins with lunch at 11:30 a.m. and entertainment provided by The Bonham Brothers.The business meeting starts at 1 p.m.

Upon further review of the bids, Kingfisher County Commissioners on Monday awarded a local company with the task of providing and installing security cameras at the courthouse.Glen’s Electric of Kingfisher was unanimously awarded the project during the commissioners’ weekly meeting.

[Ed. Note: Brady Butler of Fay has authorized the Times & Free Press to publish the following paid announcement of his candidacy for State Senate District 26, subject to the June 28 Republican primary election. ]Hi everyone, my name is Brady Butler.