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The Kingfisher Police Department has investigated or responded to the following reports: March 19 - Protective order violation. Officer Dustin Brodrick responded to a report of a protective order violation. March 20 - Unauthorized use of vehicle.

Light freezing rain fell on Kingfisher Thursday night, leaving glazed windshields and ice coated outdoor metal receptacles in its wake. The moisture was not enough to be measured by Local Weather Observer Steve Loftis or the local Mesonet station.

Kingfisher County’s small grain crops are subject to a variety of fungal diseases due to damp, cool conditions, County Extension Director-Agricultural Agent Bryan Kennedy said Thursday. He advised producers to keep a close watch on their fields for signs of the problems.

The United States Postal Service, like many, is adjusting part of its routine with multiple operational changes due to COVID-19. “But delivering your mail and packages is not one of those changes,” assures Gary Townsend, postmaster of the Kingfisher Post Office.

With 565 COVID-19 cases now confirmed in nearly two-thirds of the state’s 77 counties, many local residents question the wisdom of not instituting mandatory statewide shelter-in-place rules now. City Manager Dave Slezickey’s advice? Don’t wait for the government to act – take precautions now.

Wednesday marks the start of Child Abuse Awareness Month, but this year it may also prove to be the month where children across the nation are most defenseless.

Kingfisher County commissioners Monday struck bids for oil and chip work on county roads.

In a perfect world, Brandi Parker would be hitting the home stretch of training for her dream race. But reality is the coronavirus pandemic has turned worlds upside down in a matter of weeks. Parker’s included.

Oklahoma students statewide will soon be able to access two free meals a day following a U.S. Department of Agriculture waiver, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister announced today.

Kingfisher High School has named its Students of the Month for February 2020. Selected by the teachers were freshman Katy Diedrich, sophomore Katon Lunsford, junior Mia Farrell, and senior Jon Henry.