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Nowata Co. Commissioners Table AEP Discussion
Jun 08, 2026
The Nowata County Commissioners met for a regular meeting Monday morning at the Nowata County Annex.
The commissioners tabled a form that the board will sign to formally oppose a transmission line project from American Electric Power (AEP). The board reviewed forms that were approv ... read more »
Washington Co. Commissioners Approve Extension of Self-Insurance Agreement
Jun 08, 2026
The Washington County Commissioners voted Monday to continue self-insurance through a pool of other counties across the state.
The Association of County Commissioners of Oklahoma, also known as ACCO, utilize two funds for insurance. District 3 Commissioner Mike Dunlap described the ... read more »
Washington Co. Assessor Steve Campbell Focuses on Efficiency, Technology in Re-Election Bid
Jun 08, 2026
Incumbent Washington County Assessor Steve Campbell is running to retain his seat in the upcoming June 16th primary, emphasizing fiscal responsibility and a push for modernized county mapping. Because there are no Democratic opponents in the race, the June 16th Republican primary will serve a ... read more »
Incoming Bartlesville Police Chief Andrew Ward Outlines Vision for Community Trust and Youth Engagement
Jun 08, 2026
Deputy Police Chief Andrew Ward is set to become the new Bartlesville Police Chief on July 2nd, following the retirement of current Chief Kevin Ickleberry on July 1st. Appearing on KWON RADIO's CITY MATTERS, Assistant City Manager Laura Sanders conducted an informational interview with Ward
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Lankford Backs Trump Pressure Campaign
Jun 08, 2026
James Lankford made the rounds on Fox News Sunday this weekend, defending President Donald Trump and his ongoing pressure campaign against Iran while also taking aim at Democrats over border security funding. Lankford said Iran is “trying to string us along,” but added Trump has no in ... read more »
OKM Music Moves Yacht Rock Orchestrated Concert to an Earlier Time Due to Weather Concerns
Jun 06, 2026
OKM Music has adjusted the schedule and venue setup for Saturday's Yacht Rock Orchestrated concert at Post Oak Lodge due to the threat of evening thunderstorms and wet ground conditions.
Based on recommendations from meteorologists and current weather forecasts, organizers announced the c ... read more »