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For roughly a decade now, reading outcomes have plummeted in Oklahoma. In 2015, national tests showed Oklahoma fourth-grade students performed above the national average, but in the most recent round of tests, Oklahoma students’ performance was among the worst in the nation.

The Kingfisher Police Department has investigated or responded to the following reports:November 25 - Uttering forged instruments.Officer Aubrey Massey responded to a report of fraud at Interbank, 1209 S. Main St.According to the report, a male suspect cashed a fraudulent check for $2,252.55.

Connection.Support. Encouragement. We all need it. The Oklahoma Baptists organization recognizes that need more than ever for its ministers’ wives.

As 2025 is wrapping up and making way for 2026, there’s no better time than to look back at some of the stories that shaped the past year.From tragedy to triumph. From championships to special honors.Weather. Sports. School news. Government. Politics.

Kingfisher County Assessor Carrie Turner reminds citizens that Jan. 1 through March 15 is the time to assess.

(Visit www.declinetosignok. com to learn more.)Activists are calling for Oklahomans to junk the state’s current primary election system and instead replace it with a California- style “jungle” or “open” primary, claiming that will produce more “moderate” candidates for the general election.

The following traffic accidents are being investigated by the Kingfisher Police Department:November 26, 1:15 p.m. - At Mitchell Boulevard and Mitchell Drive. Mark Giles, 66, Hennessey, driving a 2023 GMC Sierra, was traveling northbound on Mitchell Drive.

The 2025 Oklahoma Wheat Show awards banquet took place Dec. 3 at the Embassy Suites in Oklahoma City.Kingfisher County 4-H and FFA members enjoyed a successful evening.A total of 25 FFA members received recognition.

Six Kingfisher High School seniors were guests recently at a meeting of the Kingfisher Rotary Club. Joining the local civic group were Damion DeAlba, Rhett Schlegel, Omani Rodriguez, Kevin Smith, Juan Charqueño and Aidan Stephens.DeAlba is the son of Jessica and Jeremy Conner.

LOMEGA HIGH SCHOOL AND JUNIOR HIGH announced its November 2025 Students of the Month at a Raider Roundup earlier this month. Junior high students earning the honor (left side) were Gracie Sawyer and Ledger Lewallen.