• OKARCHE’S Alli Riedlinger attempts to lay down a bunt during her team’s 8-2 win Thursday against Cashion. [KT&FP Staff Photo]

    Okarche opens own festival with 2 wins

    August 14, 2026 - 21:45 | By News Staff
    Okarche waited longer than most to open its season, but did so Thursday with a pair of wins at its own softball festival.The Lady Warriors opened up play with a 10-0 win in four innings against Watonga and followed it up with an 8-2 victory against Cashion (pics of that game in this post).
  • Jonah Humes

    Humes ‘grateful’ to land CM position

    August 14, 2026 - 21:45 | By Michael Swisher
    Contract negotiations are under way between the City of Kingfisher and Jonah Humes for him to become the next city manager.That was kickstarted last Monday when commissioners voted, after more than an hour in executive session, to extend the offer to Humes, who is the current assistant city manager.
  • COUNTY FAIR attendees can take in a number of exhibits later this week, such as this one of judged photos from the 2024 fair. See our story for a complete list of events. [KT&FP Staff Photo by Twila Adams]

    County fair is this week

    August 14, 2026 - 21:45 | By Twila Adams
    The Kingfisher County Fair is just around the corner.It’s a time when youth and adults alike show off their skills in raising livestock and growing crops, mastering the arts of baking, canning, photography, crafts and so much more.
  • Mayor Geoff Covalt

    Selection process for city manager detailed by mayor

    August 14, 2026 - 21:45 | By Mayor Geoff Covalt
    This response is intended to explain the process the city commission followed, the role Oklahoma Municipal Management Services (OMMS) played in that process, and the basis for the commission’s decision to begin contract negotiations with Jonah Humes as city manager.
  • BACK TO SCHOOL

    BACK TO SCHOOL

    August 14, 2026 - 21:45 | By News Staff
    BACK TO SCHOOL – All of Kingfisher County has now begun its 2026-27 school year. Kingfisher joined most of the other districts in the county by starting on Thursday. Pictured above is Junior High Principal Chris Farris greeting students as they make their way into the building.

    News

    F&M Bank, KPS strike deal for non-payable warrants

    5 min ago By Michael Swisher
    Kingfisher Public Schools’ precarious financial situation hasn’t necessarily improved, but some steps were finalized last week to get back on more solid footing.The board of education at a special meeting on Thursday voted to run non-payable warrants through F&M Bank in Kingfisher.
    BACK TO SCHOOL

    BACK TO SCHOOL

    5 min ago By News Staff
    BACK TO SCHOOL – All of Kingfisher County has now begun its 2026-27 school year. Kingfisher joined most of the other districts in the county by starting on Thursday. Pictured above is Junior High Principal Chris Farris greeting students as they make their way into the building.

    Sports

    Filing for 2 seats on Hennessey board starts soon

    13 min ago By News Staff
    Candidates wanting to run for one of the two open seats on the Hennessey Board of Trustees and Utilities Authority must file at the Kingfisher County Election Board at the County Courthouse, 101 S. Main St.Filing is from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, through Wednesday, Aug. 26.
    OKARCHE’S Alli Riedlinger attempts to lay down a bunt during her team’s 8-2 win Thursday against Cashion. [KT&FP Staff Photo]

    Okarche opens own festival with 2 wins

    13 min ago By News Staff
    Okarche waited longer than most to open its season, but did so Thursday with a pair of wins at its own softball festival.The Lady Warriors opened up play with a 10-0 win in four innings against Watonga and followed it up with an 8-2 victory against Cashion (pics of that game in this post).

    Columns

    TIM GRAHAM:

    10 min ago By News Staff
    With about three months remaining in the midterm campaign, it’s become time for the most desperate partisan gamesmanship, as our socialist-friendly media engage in helping the Democrats win.

    The Cowboy Plumber

    10 min ago By Lee Pitts
    A wise person once advised me that there was nothing more boring than water and I should never write about it. So here goes...I would argue that other than massive infusions of cash, water is the thing you need the most.

    Obituaries

    Michael Andrews

    Michael Andrews

    1 day ago By News Staff
    Michael Hiram Andrews, 55, passed away on August 6, 2026.He was born on Aug. 15, 1970, to Murrell and Mary Lue Andrews of Cashion.Mike married Ginny Brown on March 9, 1991.Together they built a life centered around their family.
    Carolyn Humphries

    Carolyn Humphries

    1 day ago By News Staff
    The funeral for Carolyn K. Humphries, 76, of Dover, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14, at Dover Christian Church officiated by Wendell Prim.Burial will follow at New Home Cemetery under the direction of Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home.Carolyn was born in Wilson on Feb.