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(As recorded by Local Weather Observer Steven Loftis in Kingfisher.)Date Hi Lo Pr.Aug.1 105 80 Aug.2 92 69 Aug.3 93 64 Aug.4 102 64 Aug.5 105 76 Aug.6 106 77 Aug.7 103 80 RainfallJanuary 2025 rainfall......... 0.53 January 2026 rainfall ......... 1.87 February 2025 rainfall........ 0.

Mrs. Richard Buettner was honored with a pink and blue shower at the home of Mrs. Arthur Parham on Friday evening, Aug. 10. Mrs. Lorence Parham, Mrs. Herbert McMillan and Mrs. Lyle Wood were hostesses.The gifts were placed in a decorated baby basket, with a stork standing over them.

Last week the temperature here reached 112 degrees, and we felt sorry for our three local highway patrolmen as they sat in their automobiles, in wool uniforms.But those uniforms, and the little white Oklahoma-shapes on the side of their cars are two very important things.

Brought on by the dry weather of the past two weeks, the water situation in Kingfisher is again becoming serious. Sunday night, only two feet of water remained in the reservoir north of town, and it became necessary Monday to again notify consumers to use it sparingly.

Pictured above is the staff of the Kingfisher Star and Free Press taken in front of the current Kingfisher Times and Free Press building in the early1900’s.

Ray Carter, Director,Independent Journalism CenterWhen voters narrowly approved a ballot measure to expand the Medicaid program to include many able-bodied adults, supporters vowed the billions of dollars in increased taxpayer spending would improve health outcomes in Oklahoma.

To help reduce college expenses, policymakers in two dozen states have authorized community colleges to provide some four-year degrees.

Last week the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals ruled in favor of a man who was sent to prison for nothing more than posting a video on YouTube. In a massive win for free speech, the Court reversed and remanded the case to the district court with instructions to dismiss the case.

A string of 100-plus degree days puts Kingfisher squarely in the picture of heat wave country— the desert Southwest.The heat and a continued lack of rain are causing problems for town and country residents alike.Lawns and gardens are suffering along with pastures and summer crops.

Members of the Kadavy/ Skarky family recently gathered together in the home of Duane and Gail Kadavy to reminisce and talk about the latest news of their individual families.