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Kingfisher Oklahoma

Kingfisher Police Department reports

The Kingfisher Police Department has investigated or responded to the following reports: June 10 - Warrant and unlawful possession of a controlled dangerous substance.Sergeant Aaron Schlegel said in his report that he observed a northbound vehicle with a defective third brake light on U.S.

Traffic accidents

The following traffic accidents are being investigated by the Kingfisher Police Department: June 17, time unknown At 200 block of South Sixth Street.Stephanie Grider, 56, Kingfisher, driving a 2010 Nissan Sentra, was parked on the east side of South Sixth Street overnight.

UCO announces spring honor rolls

The University of Central Oklahoma recently announced the students named to the university’s honor rolls; a distinction given to those who achieve the highest academic standards.

Is New York ‘preserving the union?’

What would our ancestors who fought for the North in the Civil War with the goal of “preserving the Union” think of what the Union has become in the 21st century?New York’s voters nomination of an unrepentant socialist, Zohran Mamdani, for mayor would likely drive the Old Timers nuts.
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Medicaid fraud arising nationwide

Reviews of Medicaid spending across the nation indicate billions of dollars are being wasted on individuals who do not qualify for the welfare program, echoing similar findings in Oklahoma during a 2020 review.In Ohio, a review launched by state Rep.

No need for college tuition increases

This year, legislators provided more than $1 billion in appropriations to Oklahoma colleges and universities. That negates any need for tuition increases.The question is whether university leaders will admit it.

JUSTICE THOMAS ECHOES OCPA BRIEF IN SUPREME COURT OPINION

In 2023, the Oklahoma Legislature passed SB 613 and Gov. Kevin Stitt signed it into law. The bill prohibited the use of puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones on minors as well as sex-change surgeries for minors.Soon after the law was passed, the ACLU sued to enjoin the law in federal court.

Upcoming Events

• THIS EDITION PRINTED EARLY: In order to get our weekend edition delivered to subscribers in the usual timely manner, we printed this edition a day early due to Friday being the July 4 holiday. We will return to our regular printing schedule this week.

Grand jury to revisit fatal shooting

A grand jury made up of Kingfisher County residents will be convened at the county courthouse beginning at 8:30 a.m. July 21 to investigate a fatal Hennessey shooting during an altercation five years ago outside a children’s birthday party.

Back at Cheyenne Frontier Days

Local western artist Kathryn Merrill has been selected once again to display her work at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Western Art Show and Sale in Cheyenne, Wyo.The 45th annual event will be held July 17 - Aug. 10 at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum.
Back at Cheyenne Frontier Days
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