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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma announced today it will take further action to support its members, customers, and communities during the COVID-19 public health emergency by providing approximately $20 million in relief to fully insured employer customers in the form of a premium credit.
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The new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available, and colleges, universities and career tech schools are encouraging prospective 2021 students to fill it out as soon as possible.
Read moreNorthbound and southbound S.H.74F will be closed between S.H. 33 and Triplett Road north of Cashion Wednesday for utility and surface repairs.
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FIRE HYDRANT GRAVEYARD — The city of Kingfisher is in the process of replacing 19 of its aging fire hydrants, a project expected to be completed this week. Commissioners approved the updates at their September monthly meeting. The new fire hydrants will provide enhanced fire protection and ongoing replacements of 20-30 per year are a part of the city’s capital improvement plan, which it is seeking to fund through an extension of a one-third cent sales tax which expired this month, City Manager Dave Slezickey said. [KT&FP Staff Photo]
Read moreThe Kingfisher Board of Education adjusted its “Return to Learn” to allow for less stringent protocols while still following guidelines of health officials and stressing safety for both students and staff, said the district’s top administrator.
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KINGFISHER HIGH SCHOOL’S annual homecoming parade was held in downtown Kingfisher last Friday. Some of the parade entrants included the Pride of Kingfisher marching band (top two photos) as well as students past and present. They included members of the Class of 1980 (bottom left) as Kent Weems waves from a car driven by Brian Walter. Also included were 2020-21 band royalty (bottom right), Ximena Agundiz and Dawson Diedrich. [Photos by KHS Photography]
Read moreRepairs to the track at the Kingfisher Public Schools walking complex is expected to keep it out of commission for the rest of this month.
Read moreCounty commissioners on Monday made quick work of a brief agenda during their regular weekly meeting.
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