Board of Creek County Commissioners

Data on traffic accidents since the installation of the J-Turn on Highway 97 at 81st appears to show that the controversial intersection project is helping to reduce the severity of crashes, if not the number of them.

K9 Officer Ranger retired today, officially earning the title of "very, very good boy" from Sheriff Brett Bowling and rest of the Creek County Sheriff's Office.

Despite offering a higher-capacity generator at a lower cost, the Commissioners awarded the bid to a competitor, citing incorrect specifications.

Speaker-Elect Kyle Hilbert said the decision showed the impact of grassroots initiatives and local input.

Creek County Commissioners have instituted a burn ban, effective at noon today and expected to last two weeks through noon on November 3rd.

The funding will enable the employment of personnel who will implement a comprehensive multi-level approach to prevent opioid misuse, enhance early intervention programs, expand access to treatment services, and support individuals in long-term recovery.

County Commissioners estimate 200 miles of county roads that need to be cleaned of tree debris. "We don't have the resources to deal with this. We are talking about thousands of truckloads of debris, here."

Board of County Commissioners Chair Newt Stephens announced the County has received a 43% rate increase in property and liability insurance premium, which makes the yearly premium $751,936.

Read about where these repairs are going, and more about this meeting, inside this week's story.

The County began accepting applications beginning on June 19th for candidates to replace the late Don Engle as County Treasurer.