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  • Okarche boys basketball coach was honored last weekend during the Oklahoma Basketball Coaches Association’s annual all-star weekend. West, left, was presented the OBCA’s 2026 Willis Mackey Award for Small-School Coach of the Year. He’s being presented the honor by Kenny Bare of Velma-Alma, the current OBCA president. West guided Okarche to a 29-3 record and its third consecutive Class A state championship during the 2025-26 season.

    West garners OBCA honor

    1 hour ago | By News Staff
  • CARE CLOSET – Sharon Miller (left) and Ronda Shepherd are pictured in a space at Kingfisher First Baptist Church that serves as the storage for Care Closet, which provides clothing and other materials to the underprivileged. Pictured on the right is an example of some of the items Miller and Shepherd make available for youth who might be in need. [KT&FP Staff Photos]

    Closets Full of Caring

    1 hour ago | By Twila Adams
    Choosing the perfect outfit for school or activities can be a fun time for many kids and teenagers alike.For others, it’s disheartening.It’s estimated two out of every five children experience clothing insecurity, lacking access to adequate, appropriate and affordable clothing.
  • Harold Shaw

    Shaw also losing his trustee position

    2 days ago | By News Staff
    A second member of the Hennessey Town Board of Trustees was also expected to lose his seat on Tuesday night.Harold Shaw confirmed to the KT&FP that he had received an email stating his seat on the board was to be vacated due to excessive absences.
  • Jim Thomas

    City manager set to retire at end of year

    2 days ago | By News Staff
    City Manager Jim Thomas presented the final budget of his career on Monday.Kingfisher city commissioners approved a budget presented by Thomas of just over $28 million during their June regular meeting.Thomas also announced during the meeting that he planned to retire effective Dec.
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    Captured moment between coach, player earns ‘writer’ top photo prize

    2 days ago | By Michael Swisher
    I fancy myself a writer.So, naturally, I won an award for photography.Go figure. I can’t win an award for writing, which is what I feel I do best.I’ve begrudgingly entered two stories over the years in the Better Newspaper Contests held annually by the Oklahoma Press Association.

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    UPCOMING EVENTS

    Upcoming Events

    1 hour ago By News Staff
    • SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: The first of three free concerts as part of The Chisholm’s Summer Sounds Concert Series will be Thursday, June 18, at Horizon Hill, 605 Zellers Ave. The first concert will feature Travis Kidd. For more information, see ads in our previous edition.

    Speed limits changing on city’s south end

    1 hour ago By News Staff
    Drivers headed south on U.S. Highway 81 out of Kingfisher will want to make extra sure of their speeds in the coming weeks.The Kingfisher City Commission last Monday approved a resolution to reduce the speed to 35 miles per hour for a stretch that extends .

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    George Holt

    George Holt

    1 hour ago By News Staff
    George Henry Holt was born Feb. 19, 1945, in Clovis, Calif., and passed away on June 9, 2026, in Kingfi sher.He was born to Joseph and Annie Gatlin Holt. George enlisted in the U.S. Army in August 1967 in Fresno, Calif.
    Alma Frakes

    Alma Frakes

    1 hour ago By News Staff
    Graveside services for Alma Louise Collier Frakes, 94, were Wednesday June 10, at New Home Cemetery and officiated by Jimmy Berkenbile.Arrangements were by Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home.Alma was born at home on Sept.