Board directs emergency manager to draft a letter requesting Oklahoma State University's five- and 10-year maintenance plans for the 89-year-old dam

The board tabled the document Sept. 14 and directed staff to ask OSU what it has committed to do about the Lake Carl Blackwell dam

Plus: 17 of 22 officials told me how they'll vote on SQ 844 and 846

The current process relies on a entity's word alone, Cavett says

Commissioners also approved agreement joining state's OKWIN emergency radio network; resolution calls for financial assurance equal to construction costs

Community member raises concerns about unlimited operator discretion and provisions restricting county zoning powers

County commissioner who cast sole 'no' vote raises water and transparency concerns while city touts jobs and Google donations at legislative hearing on industry impacts.

Commissioners authorize metal detector installation, ADA improvements, and staff relocation using federal relief funds