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Osage County Courthouse Improvements Continue

Jun 29, 2026

Improvements to the Osage County Courthouse continue. At Monday's commissioners meeting, we learned that there were plans to make upgrades to the elevator inside the courthouse. These improvements would make the elevator ADA compliant and up to code.    Dalton Higgins with H ... read more »

Area Lake Levels Continue to Rise, Increasing Risk for Boaters

Jun 29, 2026

Water levels at lakes across northeastern Oklahoma remain well above normal, increasing safety risks for underwater hazards. As of Monday morning, Hulah Lake stands more than 13 feet above its normal level, while Copan Lake is nearly 12 feet above normal. The Corps of Engineers continues to l ... read more »

Nowata Co. Emergency Management Gives Siren Update

Jun 29, 2026

Nowata County Emergency Manager Laurie Summers appeared before the Nowata County Commissioners Monday morning.   Summers gave an update in Nowata County's role in an emergency siren project by the Cherokee Nation. The Cherokee Nation launched a project that improves emergency sir ... read more »

Nowata Co. to Vote on Disaster Declaration Next Week

Jun 29, 2026

The Nowata County Commissioners held a regular meeting Monday morning at the Nowata County Annex.   The commissioners declared multiple items as surplus and approved a resolution to purchase surplus equipment from Washington County. The board also approved a lease renewal for a John ... read more »

KWON Night at the Ballpark Returns July 1

Jun 29, 2026

KWON's annual Night at the Ballpark is set for Wednesday, July 1, at Bill Doenges Memorial Stadium, offering an evening of free family fun as the Bartlesville Indians take on the Tulsa Barons. Gates open for a 5:45 p.m. first pitch, and fans will have plenty of chances to win prizes throu ... read more »