Ghost towns of tomorrow
As a kid my grandparents took my brother and me fishing every summer and the days we didn’t fish were reserved for going to ghost towns.
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Adams honors Oklahoma native Chuck Norris with House resolution
OKLAHOMA CITY — Rep. Stacy Jo Adams, R-Duncan, filed a concurrent resolution recognizing Oklahoma native Chuck Norris for a lifetime of achievement and contributions to the state and nation. The measure was heard on the House floor Monday and adopted.
Oklahoma Senate panel advances bill to end professor tenure
Legislation that would end the practice of giving professors tenure, which makes it much harder to fire those individuals outside of egregious wrongdoing, has narrowly advanced from a state Senate committee.
“No taxpayer-funded job should be exempt from honest evaluation and consequences.
Biden CIA warned about ‘traditional motherhood’ and ‘homemaking’ as white extremist tactics
[ Tyler O’Neil is senior editor at The Daily Signal and the author of two books: “Making Hate Pay: The Corruption of the Southern Poverty Law Center,” and “The Woketopus: The Dark Money Cabal Manipulating the Federal Government.
Tai Chi class for senior citizens will start April 13 in Hennessey
Free Chinese martial art Tai Chi classes on Mondays and Wednesdays are scheduled for April 13 through May 20 at the Hennessey Senior Citizen Center, 620 E. Second St.
![Union Pacific Railroad has posted a sign near the intersection of U.S. Highway 81 and State Highway 51 in Hennessey. The railroad company will shut down the railroad crossing on S.H. 51 just west of that intersection for repairs on Friday, April 3. It is currently scheduled to be shut down from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. [Photo by Barb Walter]](/sites/kingfisherpress.net/files/styles/large/public/eaf4fa1850_Ar00303008.jpg?itok=HT3d7Tqq "Union Pacific Railroad has posted a sign near the intersection of U.S. Highway 81 and State Highway 51 in Hennessey. The railroad company will shut down the railroad crossing on S.H. 51 just west of that intersection for repairs on Friday, April 3. It is currently scheduled to be shut down from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. [Photo by Barb Walter]")
Contractor says foundation snafu won’t delay new KFD
City officials say construction of the new fire department remains on schedule despite a setback that required some of the foundation to be cut out and re-poured.
Judge offers program, invites discussion with KHS freshmen on tribal, U.S. government relations
Lance Schneiter held court, just of a different sort recently.
![ASSOCIATE DISTRICT Judge Lance Schneiter stands in the middle of a sea of about 120 Kingfisher High School freshman who joined him for a presentation on the influence of Native American governments on the framers of the U.S. Constitution as well as the relationship between tribes and the federal government. The presentation was made through the National Constitution Center. [Photo provided]](/sites/kingfisherpress.net/files/styles/large/public/2836de8bcd_Ar00301007.jpg?itok=TSpqXvZ1 "ASSOCIATE DISTRICT Judge Lance Schneiter stands in the middle of a sea of about 120 Kingfisher High School freshman who joined him for a presentation on the influence of Native American governments on the framers of the U.S. Constitution as well as the relationship between tribes and the federal government. The presentation was made through the National Constitution Center. [Photo provided]")
Police Reports
The Kingfisher Police Department has investigated or responded to the following reports: February 6 - Larceny of merchandise from retailer (two counts).
Sergeant Aaron Schlegel took a report of theft at Love’s Country Store, 203 S. Main St.
County makes way for Hennessey to vote on property tax increase for ambulance service
Kingfisher County Commissioners took steps Monday leading to forming a Hennessey Ambulance District.