• KINGFISHER DEFENDERS, from left, Donovan Dunn, Jayzen Surveyor, Eduardo De La Torre (behind ball carrier) and Camden Weinmeister swarm to the ball during the first half. Pictured on the left is senior Carter Stephenson going up for one of his three catches on the night, which totaled 90 yards. On the right is Drew Snider powering through the grasp of Clinton’s Parker Turney as he scored on a 37-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. [Photos by Chris Simon/www.simon-sports-photos.smugmug.com]

    Jackets leave Reds feeling blue

    September 15, 2026 - 21:25 | By News Staff
    It would be grabbing at the low-hanging fruit to say Kingfisher played lights out last Friday night.Regardless, it’s fair to say Kingfisher played extremely well, whether the lights were shining or when the lights were out as they pummeled visiting Clinton 4820 on homecoming night.
  • KHS HOMECOMING ROYALTY

    KHS HOMECOMING ROYALTY

    September 15, 2026 - 21:25 | By News Staff
    CORONATION – Carter Stephenson and Brinley Reese were crowned the Kingfisher High School football homecoming king and queen during a coronation ceremony last Friday night.
  • GOLF CARTS such as this one are of course welcomed at Kingfisher Golf Course, but aren’t legal on city streets. City officials on Monday discussed the possibility of changing that, but are seeking more input from the community before making a decision. [Photo provided]

    Soon to be street legal?

    September 15, 2026 - 21:25 | By Michael Swisher
    City commissioner Jeff Wittrock said he talked to a couple who was new to Kingfisher.They like to golf and own a golf cart, but can’t store it at the Kingfisher Golf Course as there are no stalls left to rent.
  • HIGH WINDS on Saturday did damage throughout Kingfisher County, including blowing over this horse shed just northwest of Kingfisher. [Photo provided]

    Rain? Not enough. Damage? Too much.

    September 15, 2026 - 21:25 | By News Staff
    Kingfisher County finally got some of the rain it so desperately needed.But, once again, it came at a cost.Varying amounts of moisture – up to .7 inch – fell early Saturday evening (see related story in this edition), but also brought with them damaging winds.
  • Jonah Humes

    Commission, Humes finalize contract

    September 15, 2026 - 21:25 | By Michael Swisher
    Jonah Humes’ selection as the next Kingfisher city manager became more official on Monday night.After more than 2 1/2 hours in executive session, Kingfisher city commissioners voted unanimously to approve Humes’ contract to succeed Jim Thomas.

    News

    KPS passes latest estimate of needs

    56 min ago By Michael Swisher
    In a six-minute special meeting on Tuesday, Kingfi sher Board of Education members approved an estimate of needs for the 202627 year.“We now have our number,” Interim Superintendent Dr. Sean McDaniel said to the board members.
    FORMER KHS and NWOSU quarterback Kyle Jech, center, is pictured with his parents Kim and and Doug Jech during the senior season of his collegiate career. It was announced last week Jech will be inducted into the Ranger Hall of Fame in 2027. [Photo provided]

    Former Ranger Jech riding into Hall of Fame

    56 min ago By Michael Swisher
    Doug and Kim Jech never missedagamewhentheir son Kyle played football for Northwestern Oklahoma State University.Now they’ve got at least one more trip to make to Alva because of him.It was announced last week that Kyle Jech was among the 2027 Ranger Hall of Fame class.

    Sports

    Pitch Perfect

    Pitch Perfect

    56 min ago By News Staff
    SISTER TO SISTER – Karlee Jo Friesen and Adlee Friesen will never get to play a gametogether in a Kingfi sher uniform, but they did share a special moment on Thursday.

    Dover is 18-4 entering Ripley semifinals

    56 min ago By News Staff
    Dover had a blowout win and had to grind another one out as it makes its way closer to the baseball postseason.The Longhorns runruled Shidler 10-0 at home on Monday and then opened the Ripley Tournament on Thursday with a 4-1 victory against Varnum.

    Columns

    VIEW

    VIEW

    56 min ago By (a Column Of Opinion By Gary Reid, Publisher Emeritus)
    America’s middle class at crossroadsIs America’s middle class dying as classicist historian- columnist Victor Davis Hanson says in his book, “The Dying Citizen,” or has it just moved up as some leftist-leaning publications assert.

    Obituaries

    Donnie Jackson, Jr.

    Donnie Jackson, Jr.

    2 days ago By News Staff
    It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Donnie Ray Jackson, Jr., who departed this life on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at the age of 42.Donnie Jr. was born on Sept. 7, 1983, in Kingfisher.
    Stephanie Wehrenberg

    Stephanie Wehrenberg

    2 days ago By News Staff
    Stephanie Wehrenberg, 64, of Kingfisher, passed away on Sept. 8, 2026.Born Sept. 24, 1961, Stephanie’s journey took her through Utah, California, Colorado and, ultimately, Oklahoma.