Recently, at the 2026 Oklahoma Emergency Management Association conference in Oklahoma City, our Director, Kary Cox, was recognized with a Lifetime Contribution to Emergency Management Award.     In a Facebook post from WCEM, is a summary of what led to him receiving this a ... read more »

Paths To Independence Light It Up Blue 2026 5K and Fun Run  is Saturday, April 11, 2026.    Appearing on COMMUNMITY CONNECTION, Race Committe Member Stephanie Colclasure and adult student Eric Casner--both of whom have participated in every Light It Up Race-- said the 5K be ... read more »

The Board of Osage County Commissioners will convene for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning. At that meeting, Jim Warren and Mindy Haney with Grand Lake Mental Health will give a presentation about applying for a grant that would allow for two mental health exp ... read more »

Appearing on CAPITOL CALL sponsored by Phillips 66, State Senator Julie Daniels and State Representatives John B. Kane and Judd Strom provided an update on Oklahoma legislative issues. The legislature is at the six-week mark of a 16-week session. Our lawmakers report a "fast and product ... read more »

The Washington County Commissioners will meet Monday morning with a few items on the agenda. The commissioners are expected to pass a resolution recognizing the 250th birthday of the United States and also finalize the sale of several surplus vehicles to various private entities and Nowata Co ... read more »