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Democrats are facing a nightmare scenario which would see a Republican elected Speaker of the House on Jan. 3, ending Nancy Pelosi’s reign despite Democrats holding a slim majority.

It could havebeen worse. That’s not really much consolation for most of what’s gone horribly wrong in 2020, but it’s definitely the mantra Cimarron Electric Cooperative management and employees — and likely many of its member customers — are reciting about October’s ice storm.

A year and nine months after authorities found the charred remains of Brenda Baber, 56, buried in the garden of her Kingfisher home, the trial begins for her accused murderer.

Kingfisher County COVID-19 cases increased by 34 in the last two weeks, County Emergency Management Director Steve Loftis advised county commissioners Monday. Loftis reported a total of 183 active county cases as of Monday’s meeting, compared to 149 at their last meeting on Dec. 14.

County Treasurer Robin Rother reported that 30.85 % of Kingfisher County’s ad valorem tax bill had been paid as of Monday. Total collections totaled $12,738,590.50 of the total abstract certified for collection — $41,289,887.00.

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister has named 97 Oklahoma high school students to her 2021 Student Advisory Council, the sixth consecutive year the group has been convened to assist Hofmeister and the Oklahoma State Department of Education in matters of policy.

Mustang Fuel Corporation, in partnership with the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, helped provide food to 60 families at Good Samaritan Ministries in Hennessey as part of the company’s annual Holiday Care and Share distributions.

The Kingfisher Police Department has investigated or responded to the following reports: December 7 - Burglary-second degree. — Officer Dustin Brodrick responded to a report of burglary in the 300 block of South 10th Street. James Maxwell reportedly stated on Saturday, Dec.

Planners say masks are strongly encouraged at Hennessey FFA’s annual Calf Fry and Labor Auction at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, at The Cow Palace.

The following traffic accident is being investigated by the Kingfisher Police Department:December 17, 5:42 p.m. - At U.S. 81 and Seay Avenue. Shawna Butts, 49, Kingfisher, driving a 2002 Chevrolet, was southbound in the left lane of U.S. 81 near the intersection of Seay Avenue.