• KHS OUTFIELDERS, from left, Liliana Garramone, Kendall Farrar and Callie Blair stop for a quick photo between innings as they played Thursday night on the main field at Devon Park, which hosts several national and international softball events, including the Women’s College World Series. KHS beat Noble 6-0 in the game. [Photo by Chris Simon/ www.simon-sports-photos.smugmug.com]

    KHS hits ‘Softball Capital of the World’

    August 21, 2026 - 20:54 | By News Staff
    Kingfisher High School softball got a taste of the big time on Thursday night.The Lady Jackets played on the main field at Devon Park - the home of the Women’s College World Series - in Oklahoma City as part of the Hall of Fame Festival.
  • County fair starts with a bang with inaugural trap shoot competition

    County fair starts with a bang with inaugural trap shoot competition

    August 21, 2026 - 20:54 | By News Staff
    The Kingfisher County Fair got off to an exciting start on Aug. 15, with the inaugural Kingfisher County Fair trap shoot.The event brought together 41 youth participants from 4-H and FFA programs across the county to showcase their shooting sports skills in an individual competition.
  • Stanley Rother documentary shows this week

    Stanley Rother documentary shows this week

    August 21, 2026 - 20:54 | By News Staff
    Limited amounts of theaters nationwide have the opportunity this week to offer the showing of “American Martyr.”Kingfisher’s 89er Theatre is one of them. The movie details the life and eventual martyrdom of Blessed Stanley Rother.
  • HOTTEST DAY GETS EVEN HOTTER FOR COUNTY FIRE CREWS

    HOTTEST DAY GETS EVEN HOTTER FOR COUNTY FIRE CREWS

    August 21, 2026 - 20:54 | By News Staff
    The hottest day of the year so far also proved to be one of the busiest for local firemen. Crews from several departments battled a blaze for several hours just west of Kingfisher.
  • PICTURED are scenes from the Dover Baseball Festival (left photos) and Okarche Softball Festival (right photos), the latter of which included both Cashion and Okarche. For more on those events, see Page 12 of this edition. [KT&FP Staff Photos]

    FALL DIAMOND SEASON

    August 18, 2026 - 21:56 | By News Staff

    News

    Local traffic accidents

    28 min ago By News Staff
    The following traffic accidents are being investigated by the Kingfisher Police Department: July 23, 9:46 p.m. At U.S. 81 and Starlite Drive.Lidia Almaraz Gomez, 35, Kingfisher, driving a 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, was northbound in the outside lane of U.S.

    Recent Kingfisher PD reports

    21 min ago By News Staff
    The Kingfisher Police Department has investigated or responded to the following reports: August 2 - Larceny of merchandise from retailer.Officer Jarred Tech responded to a report of theft at Walmart, 200 W. Starlite Drive.

    Sports

    KHS OUTFIELDERS, from left, Liliana Garramone, Kendall Farrar and Callie Blair stop for a quick photo between innings as they played Thursday night on the main field at Devon Park, which hosts several national and international softball events, including the Women’s College World Series. KHS beat Noble 6-0 in the game. [Photo by Chris Simon/ www.simon-sports-photos.smugmug.com]

    KHS hits ‘Softball Capital of the World’

    19 min ago By News Staff
    Kingfisher High School softball got a taste of the big time on Thursday night.The Lady Jackets played on the main field at Devon Park - the home of the Women’s College World Series - in Oklahoma City as part of the Hall of Fame Festival.

    Columns

    Why generations of landlocked Appalachians keep coming back to Erie

    34 min ago By Salena Zito
    ERIE, Pennsylvania — Long before the furthest- left corner of the Commonwealth began welcoming millions of sunbathers, Presque Isle State Park served as a critical shield for a young nation.During the War of 1812, the peninsula’s natural, 5.8-square-mile harbor provided the perfect sanctuary.

    Obituaries

    Patricia Cosper

    Patricia Cosper

    15 min ago By News Staff
    The funeral for Patricia Louise Wylie Cosper, 85, was Friday, Aug. 21, at First United Methodist Church officiated by Rev. Sandra Shepherd.Burial followed at Hennessey Cemetery under the direction of Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home.Pat was born in Fairfield, Ill.
    Judith Ann Carter

    Judith Ann Carter

    2 days ago By News Staff
    Judith Ann Carter, 84, of Okarche, went to be with her Lord on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, in Oklahoma City.Judy was born in Cherokee on June 25, 1942, to Henry and Bernice Brining.