• CIMARRON ELECTRIC CEO Aaron Roark addresses the large crowd during the cooperative’s 90th annual meeting at the Kingfisher County Fairgrounds on Thursday night. [KT&FP Staff Photo]

    ‘Power of Progress’ the theme at CEC meeting

    September 11, 2026 - 14:42 | By Twila Adams
    Once again, Cimarron Electric Cooperative had a large turnout for its 90th annual cooperative meeting Thursday evening at the Kingfisher County Fairgrounds.More than 600 members signed in for the event.
  • GROUND ZERO, above, in the days following the attack on the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001 (stock photo); below are shots captured in Washington, D.C., as a plane crashed into the Pentagon as it’s seen up close (on the right) and from the perspective near the White House (on the left). [Bottom photos provided by Mike Sanders]

    ‘My God, we are under attack’

    September 11, 2026 - 14:42 | By Mike Sanders
    ( Editor’s note: The 25th anniversary of the deadliest attack on American soil was Friday, Sept. 11. Terrorists collapsed the towers at the World Trade Center, crashed into the Pentagon and also had the White House in its sights.
  • INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT Sean McDaniel, far right, looks on as Kingfisher Board of Education members look over some information during last Tuesday’s meeting. Seated at the table are, from left, Brad Wittrock, Alberto Sanchez, Bill Reitz, Charles Walker and Dana Golbek. [KT&FP Staff Photo]

    McDaniel says current KPS situation ‘fixable’

    September 11, 2026 - 14:42 | By Michael Swisher
    Less than a week after his hiring, Kingfisher’s interim superintendent, Dr. Sean McDaniel, was sitting in on the first board meeting of his tenure.Board members gathered last Tuesday for the September regular meeting, which lasted just under 40 minutes.
  • KINGFISHER’S STUDENT section was sent into a frenzy when Kinlee East nearly hit a home run to dead center on Thursday. Her shot eventually hit the wall and she landed a two-run double in Kingfisher’s 10-0 win against Bishop McGuinness. [KT&FP Staff Photo]

    KHS delivers for home crowd

    September 11, 2026 - 14:42 | By News Staff
    As the makeshift student section rained down with “East is a beast” chants, the senior slugger nearly gave them what they wanted.Kinlee East pounded a shot to dead center field in the bottom of the fourth inning of Kingfisher’s home game with Bishop McGuinness on Thursday.
  • Daugherty honored on ‘Pink Out’

    Daugherty honored on ‘Pink Out’

    September 11, 2026 - 14:42 | By News Staff
    Kingfisher High School’s softball team honored one of its best fans Thursday ahead of its 10-0 win at home over Bishop McGuinness. Debbie Daugherty threw out the first pitch on “Pink Out” night prior to the game.

    News

    Kingfisher PD reports

    The Kingfisher Police Department has investigated or responded to the following reports: August 14 - Public intoxication, obstructing officer and resisting executive officer.
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    Upcoming

    • KINGFISHER COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVE is hosting a pair of events on Saturday, Sept. 26. One is a “Community Baby Shower” from 1 to 3 p.m. It is free for expecting parents or those who have children up to 2 years old.

    Sports

    KINGFISHER’S STUDENT section was sent into a frenzy when Kinlee East nearly hit a home run to dead center on Thursday. Her shot eventually hit the wall and she landed a two-run double in Kingfisher’s 10-0 win against Bishop McGuinness. [KT&FP Staff Photo]

    KHS delivers for home crowd

    As the makeshift student section rained down with “East is a beast” chants, the senior slugger nearly gave them what they wanted.Kinlee East pounded a shot to dead center field in the bottom of the fourth inning of Kingfisher’s home game with Bishop McGuinness on Thursday.
    COACH Scott Tahah waves home Belle Schwarz during Thursday’s win against Leedey. [KT&FP Staff Photo]

    Okarche avenges Leedey loss

    Okarche exacted a bit of revenge on Thursday with a 6-1 victory over Leedey.The game was part of the Dover Fast-Pitch Festival, but it was played on the Lady Warriors’ home turf.Rains on Thursday morning in Dover pushed the first day of the three-day festival to Okarche.

    Columns

    The ‘public’ broadcasters go soft on Hasan Piker

    Just like the networks spent months helpfully skipping over the Nazi tattoo on the chest of Maine Democrat Graham Platner, they have largely ignored radical leftist influencer Hasan Piker, who has campaigned with Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed.

    Obituaries

    Angelina Pribil

    Angelina Pribil

    Recitation of the Rosary for Angelina Ann Pribil, 95, was Friday Sept. 11, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bison.Mass of Christian Burial was 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph’s Church, officiated by Rev. John Herrera.
    Katherine Schroeder

    Katherine Schroeder

    Katherine Ann Schroeder, of Okarche, passed away on Sept. 5, 2026, at the age of 84.She passed away after a courageous battle with cancer.Kathy was born on Aug. 17, 1942, to Fonda and Violet Turner in Wichita, Kan.