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Ann Pflueger was awakened by a “pop” sound in the wee hours of Sunday morning. When she got out of bed, she saw flames in the northeast corner of the home she shares with husband Danny at 301 N. First Street, Kingfisher. “She woke me up and we called the fire department,” Danny said.

No one can argue that Kingfisher County and most of Oklahoma fared better than nearly everywhere in the state of Texas in the unprecedented 11-day arctic cold front that left area residents in a deep freeze.

Two Kingfisher High School seniors are among those being considered as 2021-22 state officers for Oklahoma FFA. Braden Burns is a candidate for secretary and Cora Beth Taylor for northwest area vice president, it was announced last weekend.

High school basketball players, coaches and fans have longed for every team that reaches the state tournament to get the opportunity to play at State Fair Arena, also affectionately called “The Big House.

The Kingfisher Police Department has investigated or responded to the following report: February 17 - Malicious injury/destruction of property. Officer Dillon Chaloupek responded to a report of property damage in the 200 block of East Oklahoma Avenue. According to the report, Tim Burpo Jr.

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Whatbetter way to “reel” in the new year than by finding a great fishing spot? New Oklahoma Fishing Trail signs going up across the state will help make it even easier for anglers to find the state’s top fishing destinations.

Kingfisher County commissioners approved six pipeline permits for Ovintiv at their meeting Monday, all in District 1.

Oklahoma has the eighth highest youth obesity rate in the country, with an estimated 150,000 children who are classified as overweight or obese.

Larry Heald of Okarche dropped by the Times and Free Press office Monday, renewing longtime friendships along with his newspaper subscription. Heald worked at the Kingfisher Post Office for 25 years and is remembered for his helpfulness and cheerfulness.