• SINCE JOINING his brother Bob on a moose hunting trip in Alaska in 2022, Kelly Buck of Kingfi sher has been making the trek an annual one. Bob (pictured on the left in the photo on the left and also pictured in the photo on the top right) has been living in Alaska since the 1980s. The two have not only enjoyed moose hunting, but also share a hobby of panning for gold. [Photos provided]

    Hunting. Panning. Connecting.

    October 27, 2026 - 20:41 | By Gary Reid
    There are a number of reasons Kelly Buck of Kingfi sher spends summer vacations in Alaska.A main reason is to visit his half-brother, Robert “Bob” Buck, who went there in the 1970s after finishing military service in Vietnam to work on the North Slope oil field with Halliburton Corp.After retiring...
  • Rep. Mike Dobrinski

    Dobrinski named CCO Legislator of the Year

    October 27, 2026 - 20:41 | By News Staff
    The Conservation Coalition of Oklahoma (CCO) has named Rep. Mike Dobrinski, R-Okeene, its 2026 Legislator of the Year.Dobrinski is the state representative for District 59, which includes much of Kingfisher County.The award recognizes Dobrinski’s leadership on conservation legislation, commitment...
  • KHS SENIOR Mattie Slezickey (right) makes her way down a decline just beyond the mid-point of Saturday’s Class 4A state cross country meet. [KT&FP Staff Photo]

    Slezickey paces Lady Jackets at state

    October 27, 2026 - 20:41 | By News Staff
    Kingfisher placed 16th in the second-to-last race of the small school state cross country meets last Saturday.As the afternoon temperatures were climbing, the Lady Jackets notched 387 points in the Class 4A meet in which the state championship was ultimately won by Byng.The Lady Pirates scored 96...
  • KINGFISHER COUNTY runners Julianne Matousek of Hennessey (3851 in left photo) and Cole Baustert of Cashion (3678 in right photo) made the medal stand in their respective Class 2A state cross country races last Saturday. [KT&FP Staff Photos]

    Matousek, Baustert reach 2A medal stand

    October 27, 2026 - 20:41 | By News Staff
    About two-thirds of the way through the Class 2A girls state cross country meet last Saturday, Julianne Matousek experienced the slightest bit of deja vu.As she was making her way down the trail at Carl Albert, her foot got tangled with another runner’s foot and Matousek stumbled.About five months...
  • KHS SENIOR Carson Nusz (51) and junior Donovan Dunn (61) scored Kingfisher’s first two touchdowns in last Friday’s 34-0 win at Purcell. [Photo provided]

    Unlikely TDs spur KHS surge at Purcell

    October 27, 2026 - 20:41 | By News Staff
    It wasn’t the most inspiring first half from an offensive standpoint.The Kingfisher Yellowjackets needed a win Friday at Purcell and to rack up as many district points as possible to keep alive their hopes of winning a 3A-1 championship.Yet KHS and the Dragons, who were winless in district play,...

    News

    Upcoming Events

    17 hours ago By News Staff
    • CHAMBER BANQUET: Kingfisher Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual banquet Monday, Nov. 2, with the theme of “Let’s Go BIG.” It will be held at the Kingfisher County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building. Networking starts at 5:30 p.m. and the meal at 6 p.m. with the program and awards to follow.
    Rep. Mike Dobrinski

    Dobrinski named CCO Legislator of the Year

    17 hours ago By News Staff
    The Conservation Coalition of Oklahoma (CCO) has named Rep. Mike Dobrinski, R-Okeene, its 2026 Legislator of the Year.Dobrinski is the state representative for District 59, which includes much of Kingfisher County.The award recognizes Dobrinski’s leadership on conservation legislation, commitment...

    Sports

    Sawyer, Russell lead Lomega’s state XC contingent

    Sawyer, Russell lead Lomega’s state XC contingent

    17 hours ago By News Staff
    Lomega wrapped up its season with a 10th place finish Saturday in the Class A girls state cross country meet.The Lady Raiders were led by Gracie Sawyer, who placed 24th overall out of 119 runners at Carl Albert.She was 19th among runners scoring points for their teams and ran the two-mile course in...

    Dover cross country results coming this weekend

    17 hours ago By News Staff
    The Dover boys were the highest-placing county team and featured the top-placing boys runner of any school in the county at Saturday’s state cross country meet.The Longhorns also brought home some additional hardware.For more on their day, see our weekend edition.

    Columns

    France is the future Khanna wants; look how that’s going

    17 hours ago By News Staff
    “This is what happens when nations let wealth and power accumulate in the hands of a few,” says prospective 2028 presidential candidate and socialist Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) about the mass rioting and social unrest unfolding in France.As with most issues, Khanna has it backward.

    Obituaries

    Charles ‘Charlie’ Carter

    Charles ‘Charlie’ Carter

    17 hours ago By News Staff
    Charles “Charlie” Bengman Carter lived a life rooted in hard work, ingenuity and love for his family.He passed away Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones at the age of 77.Born Aug. 1, 1949, in Borger, Texas, Charlie grew up in Oklahoma City and spent part of his...
    Neil Andrew Mays

    Neil Andrew Mays

    4 days ago By News Staff
    Neil Andrew Mays, 42, passed away Oct. 17, 2026, in Tulsa.A memorial service will be held at Bixby-South Tulsa Funeral Services and Crematory at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27. Lunch will be served for everyone following the service.Neil was born July 6, 1984, in Oklahoma City to Gary and Susan Mays.