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During the state Department of Environmental Quality permitting meeting last week in Hennessey, a room full of protesters decided that registering their water wells with the Oklahoma Water Resources Board could help their cause.

Water and wastewater discussion flowed through a large portion of Monday’s meeting of the Kingfisher City Commission.However, beyond water, the January regular meeting provided a busy agenda that also saw the introduction of a new assistant city manager.

Outside of extending Superintendent Andy Evans’ contract, the Kingfisher Board of Education made a handful of other moves during last Monday’s January regular meeting.

Theta Tau Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha has had a busy holiday season by baking bread, cinnamon rolls and making a monetary donation to Santa’s Toyland.

Despite initial signs that the rule may be changed this year, Valentine’s Day deliveries will not be allowed at Kingfisher Public Schools.The board of education cemented that when it declined to act on an item at last Monday’s regular meeting for January.

More than three dozen people attended a meeting in Hennessey on Tuesday hosted by the Department of Environmental Quality.It was called in order for the state agency to provide information to landowners concerned about a proposed industrial waste site just outside of city limits.

Crop-boosting rains fell across Kingfisher County early Thursday.Amounts of .

Our final installment of the year in review for 2025 looks at the last three months.A dispute between the city and a developer ramped up, then found a resolution.

Chisholm Trail Technology Center announced its Students of the Quarter for the second quarter of the 2025-26 school year.

All ages are invited to play cards, bingo, dominoes, shoot pool (bring your own stick if you want), play trivia games or join a scavenger hunt during “Game Day” at the Hennessey Community Center, 620 E. 2nd St.It is scheduled for 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17.