The Nowata County Commission officially announce their opposition to the proposed transmission line project from American Electric Power that would run through the county. Vice-Chairman Brandon Wesson says the form they signed just says the commission is against it.

In other business, the board approved a lease maintenance agreement between the treasurer's office and TM Consulting for the 2026-27 fiscal year and appointed two deputies. The commissioners announced the Courthouse will be closed on Friday in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.