LOCAL NEWS

MPS bond fails
A $41 million bond proposal for the McAlester School District failed by a wide margin on Tuesday. Unofficial results from the Oklahoma Election Board show 853 (69.52%) votes against the proposition, with 374 (30.48%) voting yes, for a total of 1,227 voters. Oklahoma state law states a bond must secure more than 60% of ...
Sep 10, 2025

The Autism Foundation of Oklahoma is bringing 3 events back-to-back to our community FOR FREE!
Christi John, who is on the State Board for the Autism Foundation of Oklahoma, stopped by the KNED studios to talk about 3 events back-to-back to our community FOR FREE! Listen to the full interview at the bottom of the page. On Thursday, September 18th, you're invited to a Partners in Success Free Employer Workshop At...
Sep 04, 2025

Early voting begins Thursday for MPS bond vote
Early voting begins Thursday, September 4, 2025, for voters in Pittsburg County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day have the option of voting early at their County Election Board. Pittsburg County Election Board Secretary Tonya Barnes said early voting is open to all voters. "You d...
Sep 03, 2025