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Hoskin Jr. Easily Re-elected
Jun 04, 2023
The unofficial results of the Cherokee Nation general election are in, and it was a good night for the incumbents.
Incumbent Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. was re-elected handily receiving nearly 63% of the vote with 10,556 votes to challengers Cara Cowan Watts’ 24% or 4008 votes as W ... read more »
Indian Baseball Demolishes Texarkana In Season Opener
Jun 03, 2023
The Doenges Ford Indians started their 2023 season with a bang, as Bartlesville’s boys of summer earned a run-rule no-hit victory over Texarkana on Friday night in round one of the Katzer Tournament in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
The Tribe pounded Texarkana 14-1 to win the game in six inning ... read more »
Constantine Theater's Newest Feature Show Starting Saturday
Jun 02, 2023
The Constantine Theatre is starting a weekly new show just in time to keep you in an air-conditioned room this summer while being entertained.
Billie Kelley with the Constantine Theatre explains what is in store starting June 3.
To purchase tickets to “The Chairman And T ... read more »
Commissioners Continue Searching For Long Term Ambulance Service Solutions.
Jun 02, 2023
The Osage County Commissioners discussed a possible bid for ambulance services earlier this week where the commissioners would ultimately not award a bid yet.
Commissioner Charlie Cartwright talks about the issues the commissioners are facing right now.
Miller EMS's contra ... read more »
Commissioners Starting Off June With A Full Slate
Jun 02, 2023
The Osage County Commissioners will meet in their weekly meeting on Monday where Osage County Sheriff Eddie Virden will be in attendance for a discussion about the county jail.
The commissioners will possibly award several bids and contracts on election ballots, road sign blanks, asphal ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Arrested for Lewd Molestation and Indecent Proposal to a Child
Jun 01, 2023
A Bartlesville man was arrested this week on the felony charges of lewd molestation and lewd or indecent proposals to a child. Lawrence “Larry” Vanatta is accused by the victim of sexually touching her between the ages of 7 and 9 years old, and even as young as 5. According to an affi ... read more »
CAPITOL CALL 6-2-23 Powered by Phillips 66
Jun 02, 2023
Appearing on CAPITOL CALL on KWON powered by Phillips 66 on Friday, lawmakers Senator Julie Daniels, Representative Judd Strom and Representative John B. Kane gave us a bit of a summation of the spring session with look at the special session coming up on June 12.
Repres ... read more »
Washington Co. Commissioners to Meet on Monday
Jun 02, 2023
The Washington County Commissioners will have their first meeting of the month on Monday morning to discuss several items, including grants.
Grand Mental Health has presented a certification to the commissioners for local government approval for the emergency solutions grant program. Addition ... read more »
Bartlesville City Council to Discuss Budget
Jun 02, 2023
The Bartlesville City Council will meet on Monday to possibly take action on several items related to the upcoming Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget.
A public hearing will be held on the proposed city budget for the next fiscal year, which begins on July 1. After the public hearing, the city counc ... read more »
PODCAST: US Rep. Josh Brecheen
Jun 02, 2023
US Representative Josh Brecheen joined us this week for his monthly podcast. The congressman talked extensively about the recent vote on the debt ceiling and the crisis at the southern border.
Brecheen voted NO on H.R. 3746, the Biden-McCarthy debt ceiling agreement. Brecheen said ... read more »
Pawhuska Free Dump Day June 3
Jun 01, 2023
This weekend will mark the first Saturday of June which means the city of Pawhuska is having its free dump day. Starting at 8 a.m. and running through 4 p.m.
Anyone wishing to participate must be a Pawhuska resident and show an ID with a city address. The city will not accept any brush, ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Arrested on Second DUI this Year and Obstructing an Officer
Jun 01, 2023
A Bartlesville man was seen in court on Thursday afternoon on the charges of DUI-second offense, obstructing an officer and following too closely. Dakota Bush was arrested Wednesday night after being pulled over by officers after his traffic infractions, and then taking off on foot. Bush would ev ... read more »
Pawhuska Comprehensive Plan meeting June 8
Jun 01, 2023
A public kick off meeting of the Pawhuska Comprehensive Plan will be held on June 8 for citizens to give their input on the future of Pawhuska and getting involved. Citizens will be introduced to the planning process as well.
The meeting takes place at the Dave Landrum Community Center ... read more »
Little Miss/Mister Firecracker Contest Starting in Pawhuska
Jun 01, 2023
Help Works in Pawhuska is putting on its first Little Miss/Mister Firecracker contest and raffle. Kids ages 1-5 can participate in the contest. There will be jars to place money in to vote for who the first little Firecracker is. Every cent is counted as a vote.
A representative with Help Wor ... read more »
Arkansas Man Captured in South Coffeyville Theft
Jun 01, 2023
An Arkansas man has been captured after stealing a truck and a side-by-side in South Coffeyville.
South Coffeyville Police Chief Wade Lamb says Mackenley Thompson from Siloam Springs took the truck from the Woodshed parking lot on Wednesday, when the owner left the truck runn ... read more »