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Winter Storm Chances Increase for Friday, Saturday
Jan 19, 2026
Confidence continues to increase in potential winter weather impacts this weekend across parts of the region, with a low to medium chance of moderate winter storm impacts Friday night into Saturday.
News On 6 Chief Meterologist Travis Meyer has the latest.
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Nowata Chamber of Commerce Hosting Advocacy Event
Jan 19, 2026
The Nowata Area Chamber of Commerce will host a State of the State Preview advocacy event on Friday morning.
The event will feature state and tribal representatives speaking on issues that impact both the community and the state.
The event takes place at the No ... read more »
Pawhuska Council Gets Update From Hospital Personnel
Jan 19, 2026
At a recent city council meeting, Pawhuska Hospital Administrator Jason McBride addressed the council saying the first quarter has been a success. McBride said they have had a number of people visiting the clinic, keeping staff members plenty busy.
Director Finance Todd Williams wa ... read more »
Rob Zombie Tour Sparks Eye Rolls
Jan 19, 2026
Rob Zombie just announced his 2026 “Freaks on Parade” tour, hitting 21 North American cities this summer, with Kansas City as stop. The usual metal theatrics are in full swing, pyrotechnics, over-the-top stage antics, and a support lineup that screams “we dare you to blink.&rdqu ... read more »
Osage Nation Looks to Partner With Local Businesses
Jan 19, 2026
The Osage Nation Financial Department is looking to partner with businesses so that Osage Nation youth’s will have a place to work. All youth will be paid through the financial department, eligible workers are aged 16 to 21, they can work up to 32 hours a week and will receive training at n ... read more »
MLK Day Deals and Freebies
Jan 19, 2026
Shoppers and moviegoers can cash in on deals and freebies Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Regal Cinemas is offering a free large popcorn to ticketholders in costume, while AMC locations have free popcorn refills. Buffalo Wild Wings is running a buy-one-get-one burger deal, and Pizza Hu ... read more »
Dewey Council Meeting Rescheduled for Tuesday
Jan 19, 2026
The Dewey City Council will hold its regular meeting Tuesday after the normally scheduled Monday meeting was postponed due to the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
The meeting is set for 7 p.m. at the council chambers a ... read more »
James Lankford Urges Action on Antisemitic Violence
Jan 19, 2026
Oklahoma U.S. Sen. James Lankford is calling on Senate leaders to move quickly on legislation aimed at protecting Jewish Americans and other faith communities, citing a growing number of violent attacks on houses of worship across the country.
Lankford, a Republican, joined Sen. Jacky Rosen, ... read more »
Two Killed in Single-Vehicle Rollover on US-169 in Owasso
Jan 19, 2026
Owasso Police say a pickup rolled several times late Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in the 9500 block of northbound US-169, ejecting both occupants. Witnesses reported the truck was swerving erratically before leaving the roadway.
Both victims were taken to metro hospitals, where they died fr ... read more »
B The Light Warming Shelter to Open Sat. Evening
Jan 17, 2026
Due to dangerously cold weather, B The Light will be opening their warming center at 219 N Virginia Ave, Bartlesville,
The warming center will provide a safe, warm place for those in need during the cold temperatures.
Those interested in helping out, pleas ... read more »
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge Welcomes Three Lions Rescued from Honduras in Historic International Mission
Jan 17, 2026
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge (TCWR) is welcoming three rescued African lions – Cyrus, Zephora, and Juancito – following an extraordinary international relocation effort that marks a major milestone in global animal welfare.
For the first time in Honduras’ history, e ... read more »
Strom, Kane File 21 Bills for 2026 Legislative Session
Jan 16, 2026
The Oklahoma House of Representatives completed bill filing Thursday, Jan. 15, for the Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature.
A total of 1,578 House Bills and 50 House Joint Resolutions were filed before the deadline. District 10 Rep. Judd Strom filed 13 bills and District 11 Rep. Jo ... read more »
Nowata Schools Breaks Ground on Agriculture Building
Jan 16, 2026
Nowata Public Schools held a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday morning off Lenapah Drive for a new agriculture building.
The building is part of a $16.8 million bond that was approved by voters on April 1, 2025.
Nowata Board of Education President Kurt Bashford discu ... read more »
OCSO Releases Crime Stats for December
Jan 16, 2026
Osage County has broken down its crime stats by month in 2025 and looking at December, there were just over 8,700 calls for service. Of that, 981 calls were made to 911. There were 83 arrests made in December.
There were 289 inmates housed at the Osage County Jail and 119 case numb ... read more »
Osage Co Commissioners to Meet Tuesday
Jan 16, 2026
The Board of Osage County Commissioners will convene for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Tuesday in lieu of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
At that meeting, there will be discussion to accept an emergency REAP funding contract for the Frontier Shores F ... read more »




