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Kingfisher Oklahoma

‘I want everybody to love this place as much as I do’

The Chisholm, previously known as the Chisholm Trail Museum, has seen a lot of progressive changes since Jason Harris took over the role of executive director eight years ago.Under his guidance, the museum has gone from being on the verge of closure to a thriving part of the community.
NEW CHISHOLM Executive Director Kimberly Prack stands in front of one of the exhibits of the Kingfisher museum. She recently took over the role from Jason Harris. [KT&FP Staff Photo]

VIEW From Behind The Plow

I had written a column about Charlie Kirk, the founder and CEO of Turning Point USA, for this paper and then I got this email from Erika Kirk.I thought Charlie, who was senselessly murdered during a Turning Point event at Utah Valley University on Sept.

Milk carton dates, historical dates: it all runs together

When I turned into a grocery store date checker is anyone’s guess. It’s certain I didn’t get it from my Momma when I was a teenager. First of all, back then I doubt they put dates on milk bottles, but may have on meats, or other perishable items, back in the mid-to-late1950s.
Milk carton dates, historical dates: it all runs together

Surveys on political violence are criminally misleading

In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) posted an Anti-Defamation League chart that purports to prove that right-wingers perpetrate the majority of politically motivated murders in the United States.“Data isn’t vibes,” she wrote.

Leota Meyers

Leota Max Meyers of Kingfisher passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on Sept. 20, 2025.She was born on Aug. 8, 1933, in Marland to Dell Lee and Tillie Reetta Freeman Sanders.Leota’s life was a testament to hard work, dedication and a deep love for her family and community.

Letha Schulz

Letha Frances Boyle Schulz was born on March 11, 1933, in Rosston to Carter Glen and Sylvia Ochle (Duvall) Boyle. She passed away peacefully on Sept. 18, 2025, in Oklahoma City.

Nancy Hasenfratz

We are very sad to announce that our beloved Nancy Marie Hasenfratz, aged 89, passed away quietly on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, at home surrounded by family.

Chip and seal bids tabled

Kingfisher County commissioners opened bids on two projects Monday and then tabled action on both to allow closer inspection.Two bids were opened on chip and seal work in all three districts, one from Circle Seal Paving of Goddard, Kan., and the other from Zyzer Asphalt and Chip Seal of Kingfisher.
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