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John David Hultz Elected Nowata Co. Commissioner
Jun 16, 2026
John David Hultz has been elected as a Nowata County Commissioner, representing District One.
According to unofficial results from the Oklahoma State Election Board, Hultz received 350 total votes (61.2%). He received nearly 63% of the total vote on election day alone with 293 vote ... read more »
Work Being Done in Barnsdall This Week
Jun 16, 2026
The City of Barnsdall has informed the community that authorized crews will be working throughout the town to perform maintenance work, inspections, the replacement of water meters and other equipment.
Crews has been authorized by the City and may need access to meter locatio ... read more »
Opportunity to Help Osage County 4-H
Jun 16, 2026
Osage County 4-H is offering you the opportunity to help with fundraising in a very unique way. Community members, businesses and ranchers are encouraged to purchase a personalized 7X8 block that will later become part of the Osage County 4-H Legacy Wall.
It will be located at the ... read more »
Nowata Co. Discusses Emergency Sirens Project
Jun 16, 2026
Nowata County Emergency Manager Laurie Summers appeared before the Nowata County Commissioners Monday morning to discuss the possible addition of outdoor emergency sirens throughout the county.
The Cherokee Nation started an outdoor warning system project that involves each county ... read more »
Osage County Crime Stats for May
Jun 16, 2026
The Osage County Sheriff's Office recently released its crime stats for the month of May. During that time period, there were more than 8,500 calls for service, 1,013 calls made to 911 and 91 arrests were made.
There were 217 case numbers reported and 309 inmates were housed at the Osage ... read more »
Cherokee AcceleratHER Accepting Submissions
Jun 16, 2026
The Cherokee Nation and The University of Tulsa are accepting applications for the third cohort of the Cherokee AcceleratHER Fellowship, a 12-week program designed to help Cherokee women launch, grow and scale venture-ready businesses.
Applications for the Fall 2026 fellowship open ... read more »
Bartlesville Councilman Sherrick Proposes Fourth Amendment Warrant Requirement for License Plate Data
Jun 16, 2026
Appearing on KWON Radio's COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Bartlesville City Councilor Tim Sherrick proposed a constitutional amendment to the city’s current automated license plate reader (ALPR) ordinance.
Sherrick said, "To avoid potential Fourth Amendment privacy viola ... read more »