Lake Waxhoma dam patch installed in 2021 fails; Barnsdall mayor warns of flooding

OSAGE COUNTY, Okla. -A temporary patch made to the Lake Waxhoma dam in Osage County has failed, sending water pouring over a damaged section of the spillway and raising concerns about downstream flooding.Osage SkyNews 6 captured live aerial footage Wednesday afternoon showing water flowing from the base of the dam, where a patch had been... Read More.

Elk City Lake Installs Artificial Reefs for Better Fishing

ELK CITY, OK -The city of Elk City collaborated with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation to secure a grant to improve fish habitats in Elk City Lake. The city assembled and installed MossBack structures, which are essentially artificial covers for the fish to hide, reproduce, shade, or feed. The project... Read More.
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OCSO Seeks Public Help in Bluestem Lake Homicide Case; Suspect in Custody

Update: The victim is an adultOSAGE COUNTY, OKLA (KTUL) — Deputies with the Osage County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) responded to a reported shooting at Bluestem Lake.The incident occurred during a juvenile birthday party.According to OCSO, alcohol was present at the party.Caleb Andrews, also known as “Laylo,” was identified as a suspect in the murder of... Read More.

Drowning Victims Recovered in Lake Texoma

LAKE TEXOMA, OKLA (KOKH) — Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) troopers and dive team troopers searched and located two drowning victims in Lake Texoma over the weekend. Troopers said on Monday they were searching for a third missing boater from a separate incident. The two victims were not wearing personal flotation devices, according to OHP. Officials emphasized the importance... Read More.

Lake Road Closure Between Pecan Road and Kygar Road

Lake Road will be closed to through traffic between Pecan Road and Kygar Road on Friday, December 6 as City crews work to repair a water main located under Lake Road. Repairs will be made as quickly as possible and Lake Road will reopen after the completion of the repairs.Traffic on Lake Road will be... Read More.
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New Kayak Rental Kiosk Available at Lake Ponca

The Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with Phillips 66, is pleased to announce a new kayak rental kiosk available at Lake Ponca, located south of the swim beach on Checkstand Road.  The self-contained, self-serve kiosk further advances the shared goals of the two entities, providing Ponca City with more expansive recreational opportunities. Rent.fun, the... Read More.
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Areas of Kaw Lake closed due to flooding

As of Monday, May 9, the following areas are closed at Kaw Lake due to flooding: Osage Cove low water ramp Sandy Beach swim area Mcfadden Cove courtesy dock Mcfadden Cove Day Use area Coon Creek boat ramp and sites 34 - 40 Sarge Creek courtesy dock and sites 1 -6 and 27-29 Washunga Bay courtesy dock and sites 50-55Closed due... Read More.