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Wilson County oil well uses passing trains to pump oil, owner envisions public park

WILSON COUNTY, Kan. - (KOAM) - A Wilson County oil well owner says trains passing nearby help his wells produce oil, and he wants to turn an open field across the highway into a public park.

Wilson County, KS · 1d

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Montgomery Co. Hears Update on IT

Montgomery County is taking internet security seriously. That was the word this week from County I-T Director Jason Clubine. During his quarterly report to the county commission, Clubine described a recent training seminar done by the National Association of Counties or NACo. He says the training was cybersecurity preparedness exercise addressing emerging AI-related threats.

Montgomery County, KS · 2d
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Barnsdall veteran hoping for miracle to keep from losing his home

BARNSDALL, Okla. - With storm clouds and rain rolling in, Montie Barham sat in his living room playing his guitar, singing a song he’d written a while back. “Wait just a little longer...I need more time,” he sang. The lyrics seemed to match his circumstances. The highly decorated...

Barnsdall, OK · 3d
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Independence Voters Split on City Sales Tax

Independence voters approve one sales tax measure and reject another. Independence voters were asked to approve two sales tax measures on Tuesday's ballot. One of those measures passed while the other failed, both by narrow margins. Passing with 51% of the total vote, the 1% Educational Sale Tax will be replaced with a General Purpose Sales tax on October 1, 2028. However, the 1% Special Purpose Sales Tax failed by just 14 votes. That tax will remain in effect until it expires in 2032.

Independence, KS · 2d
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Neodesha Side-By-Side/Golf Cart Registration Renewals Begin Dec.1

The City of Neodesha is reminding residents that its almost time to renew registration for golf carts and side-by-sides. Registration for the use of those vehicles on Neodesha streets are set to expire on January 1st. Those who wish to continue to use their vehicles inside the city limits will need to renew their registration. The City will open the registration process on December 1st.

Neodesha, KS · 1d

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Independence Seeks Applicants for Economic Board

The City of Independence is accepting applications to fill two openings on its Economic Development Advisory Board. The appointments will begin January 1st, 2027, and run through January 1st, 2030. The board reviews the city's economic development policies and makes recommendations to the City Commission on strategies, incentives, tax abatements...

Independence, KS · 1d

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IOLA NAMED BEST TAP WATER

What do you think of your local tap water? Living in Ottawa, I think the water from the tap tastes great! Other people, not so much. What city do you think has the best tasting tap water? A recent competition by the Kansas section of the American Water Works Association brought together water utilities from across the state with five judges, evaluating three water samples. Judges were instructed to sniff, sip, slurp, swish and swallow each sample before ranking its taste and overall quality.

Iola, KS · 3d

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Allen County General Election Update

Voters in Allen County said, “no” to the county sales tax question on the 2026 General Election ballot, which would have gone toward funding the Allen County ambulance service. According to unofficial results from the Allen County Clerk’s office, 2,204 were opposed to the sales tax, while 1,860...

Allen County, KS · 2d

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A Bolder Humboldt receives $10,000 state tourism grant

HUMBOLDT, Kan. — Southeast Kansas organization A Bolder Humboldt has received a statewide tourism grant worth $10,000 that will fund digital outreach aimed at visitors from across Kansas and neighboring states, and at people who may consider moving to town. The grant is one of 18 awarded statewide, according to the group that runs the program.

Humboldt, KS · 1d

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City of Iola Installs New Highway 169 Billboards with Design by Local Artist

Iola CITF (Community Empowerment Task Force) announced today, that the City of Iola has installed the new Highway 169 billboards located on the north and south ends of the exit to Iola. The billboards feature a design created by local artist and graphic designer Braxton Curry, who won the billboard...

Iola, KS · 1d

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Coffeyville Seeks Residents to Serve on City Boards

The City of Coffeyville is looking for residents interested in serving on city boards and commissions. There are currently six volunteer positions available, including two openings on the City Planning Commission, three on the Park Advisory Board, and one on the Juvenile Community Corrections Board. City officials say the boards...

Coffeyville, KS · 1d

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Tulsa-area Thanksgiving food giveaways offer free turkeys, meals and baskets

TULSA, Okla. - Several Tulsa-area organizations are planning free Thanksgiving food distributions, turkey giveaways and community meals throughout November 2026. Events are scheduled in Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Jenks and Bixby, with some requiring registration, identification or proof of residency. Thanksgiving food registration and early November events. Restore Hope Ministries Thanksgiving...

Tulsa, OK · 15h

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Not Your Average Joe closes two Oklahoma locations after losing state funding

Two Oklahoma coffee shops known for providing employment and job training to people with disabilities have closed after losing state funding for a work-based learning program. Not Your Average Joe announced Monday that its Choctaw and Broken Arrow locations had closed after its contract with the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services was not renewed.

Choctaw, OK · 3d

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City councilors approve latest change coming to Brookside neighborhood

2 News Oklahoma's Isabel Flores dives deeper into a rezoning motion granted by Tulsa city councilors that received some pushback.

Tulsa, OK · 1d

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Broken Arrow welcomes new Home Depot with unique board-cutting ceremony

BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — Broken Arrow has a new Home Depot! The new store celebrated its grand opening in a unique way on Wednesday. Instead of a traditional ribbon-cutting, the new BA store held a “board-cutting” ceremony, where a decorated board was cut to honor the hardware store's opening.

Broken Arrow, OK · 1d

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PSO customers to see permanent rate increase beginning in December

TULSA, Okla. - Oklahoma Corporation Commission regulators have approved a permanent rate increase for Public Service Company of Oklahoma customers following months of interim billing. The commission voted 2-1 Thursday to approve a 3.55% increase, replacing a temporary $11 monthly charge residential customers began paying in July. Here’s what customers...

Tulsa, OK · 13h

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2 Oklahoma Hospital Systems Have Dropped Aetna — and Open Enrollment Is the Window to Fix It

Sandra lives in Tulsa. She has Aetna through her employer, she’s been going to Hillcrest for years, and she just found out — the hard way — that her hospital is no longer in her network. As of November 1, 2026, Hillcrest HealthCare System and Aetna parted ways without a contract. If Sandra needs surgery next month, she will pay out-of-network rates unless she acts right now.

Tulsa, OK · 1d

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Friday ceremony set for completed Woodward Park renovations

The City of Tulsa's Parks Department will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday to celebrate the completion of the Woodward Park North Ponds Improvement Project, a collaboration between the Parks and Water & Sewer Departments. The $6.7 million dollar project began in June 2025. It includes the reconstruction...

Tulsa, OK · 1d

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Oklahoma turnpike tolls rising in January

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority approved higher tolls Thursday that will take effect Jan. 5, 2027. The PikePass toll for a passenger vehicle traveling the full Turner Turnpike between Oklahoma City and Tulsa will rise from $5.40 to $5.75, according to rate tables included in the authority’s meeting records.

Tulsa, OK · 20h