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Okarche Elementary students are recognized each month as “REAL Warriors” for a good character trait. In the month of December, the character trait was Integrity. REAL is an acronym for Respect, Effort, Attitude and Leadership.

The Kingfisher Police Department has investigated or responded to the following reports:December 15 - Embezzlement (under $500).Lieutenant Justin Trumbley responded to a report of theft at First Shamrock Care Center, 1415 S. Main St.

A walking program for all ages is scheduled Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Hennessey Community Center, 620 E. 2nd St.It will be from 1 to 2 p.m. each of those days.The sessions are free and open to anyone who is “interested in walking in groups.”Sessions will start Tuesday, Jan.

Divorce DecreesDivorce decrees were granted recently in the following cases: December 17: Perla N. Sanchez vs. Rebekah Diane Martinez; Madison Paige Cooper vs. Byron Don Cooper; Charles Austin Patocka vs. Samantha Lynn McClelland; Stavana Grace Conley vs.

President Donald Trump did not rule out U.S. operations against other nations following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Saturday.Talking to reporters on Air Force One Sunday, Trump suggested the U.S.

After a marathon executive session, Kingfisher Board of Education members unanimously voted Monday night to extend Superintendent Andy Evans’ contract for another year.“Andy’s the guy,” board President Mike Copeland told the KT&FP. “Andy’s the guy for us.

The Kingfisher Community Fund (KCF) has opened its 2026 grant cycle to support projects and organizations that enhance quality of life in the Kingfisher area.

Hennessey may be in line to seek an ambulance service it was announced at Monday’s Kingfisher County Commissioners meeting.County Clerk Emily Lee announced preliminary work has started to file for a 522 Ambulance Service for Hennessey School District.

We continue our look back at some of the stories that shaped 2025.This edition’s installment includes the months of July, August and September.JulyKingfisher Junior High was the big winner of the annual “Duck Race” hosted by the Kingfisher Educational Foundation.

Cashion Public Schools announced last month its 2025-26 Teacher of the Year award winners for its three schools.Earning the honor at the elementary was Celena Goodger.Ctaci Slovacek won the distinction for the middle school and Tatum Robertson was the winner in the high school.