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RSU Scholarship Breakfast on Thursday

Jun 05, 2025

Rogers State University held its annual Scholarship Fundrasing Breakfast at the Center in downtown Bartlesville on Thursday morning.  There was a program and breakfast, where new RSU President Dr. Don Raleigh spoke. He was inroduced by Earl Sears.  Raleigh spoke on a wide range ... read more »

Leadership Bartlesville Applications Available

Jun 04, 2025

So, you think you know Bartlesville? Leadership Bartlesville just might prove you wrong.   Leadership Bartlesville is now accepting applications for its next class. The long-running leadership program is much more than a course in how to lead. As Sherri Wilt with the Bartlesville Cha ... read more »

Pioneer Day Coming to Nowata

Jun 04, 2025

The Nowata Chamber of Commerce is putting on Pioneer Day in downtown Nowata this Saturday. There will be several things to do beginning late afternoon and continuing throughout the night. Food trucks, a kid zone and other arts and crafts vendors will be on hand. Real Country KRIG 104.9 FM will al ... read more »

Bartlesville Man Charged With Bail Jumping

Jun 04, 2025

A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly failing to appear for court after being released on a personal recognizance bond.   49-year-old Aaron Williams was charged on Wednesday with bail jumping.   According to the Washington County District Attorney& ... read more »

Bartlesville Man Charged With Cruelty to Animals

Jun 04, 2025

A Bartlesville man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly kicking a dog and assaulting someone.   34-year-old Jeremy Barber was charged on Tuesday with cruelty to animals, a felony, and assault and battery, a misdemeanor.   According to the Bartlesville Police ... read more »

OCSO Releases Crime Report for May

Jun 04, 2025

The Osage County Sheriff's Office has released its latest monthly report regarding calls for service during the month of May. Calls for service surpassed 8,000 and there were 81 arrests made. A total of 274 inmates were housed within the Osage County Jail during the month of May.  &n ... read more »

Nowata Co. Announces Road Closures

Jun 04, 2025

Due to the heavy rains from Tuesday's storms, Nowata County Emergency Management announced multiple road closures, according to a Facebook post.   Rd. 410 south of Highway 60 and EW 24 at the three low water crossings are closed.   Nowata County Emergency Management ... read more »

Hominy Remains Under Boil Order

Jun 04, 2025

The City of Hominy remains under a mandatory boil order, but depending upon what the Department of Environmental Quality examines over the next week, that order could be lifted on Tuesday. A City of Hominy Facebook post states they continue to comply with the guidelines that the Oklahoma Depa ... read more »

OKM Interns Gain Real-World Experience at Oklahoma's Premiere Music Festival

Jun 04, 2025

  The future of music, marketing and event planning is in pretty good hands, thanks to a group of passionate Oklahoma interns working behind the scenes at this year’s OKM Music Festival.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Luke Olsen, a recent Bartlesville High School ... read more »

OSDH Offering Training Program

Jun 03, 2025

 The Oklahoma State Department of Health District Four is looking for participation from businesses and other organizations to minimize health related costs. This will be part of a two day training program in late June. Cherokee Nation Public Health Administrator Julie Kimble says there ... read more »

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. on COMMUNITY CONNECTION

Jun 04, 2025

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. was a guest on KWON’s Community Connection to discuss key updates affecting the Cherokee Nation, from infrastructure and federal budget concerns to cultural events and upcoming elections.   Chief Hoskin talked about the recent co ... read more »

Severe Storms Likely Late Week

Jun 04, 2025

After receiving over 2 inches of rain in some areas and high winds locally, we are bracing for still more potential severe weather. A series of strong thunderstorms is expected to impact eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas beginning Thursday night and continuing into early Saturday mornin ... read more »

Bartlesville Man Charged With Indirect Contempt of Court

Jun 03, 2025

A Bartlesville man is facing multiple misdemeanor charges after allegedly violating a no-contact provision on a bond condition.   30-year-old Michael McGinnis was charged on Tuesday with four counts of indirect contempt of court.   According to the Washington County Dist ... read more »

Severe Weather Outlook

Jun 03, 2025

A slight risk for severe thunderstorms is forecast for much of eastern Oklahoma and far northwest Arkansas on Tuesday afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters say the main threats will be hail up to the size of ping pong balls and damaging winds of up to 7 ... read more »

Free Fishing Weekend in Oklahoma

Jun 03, 2025

The yearly free fishing weekend is taking place all across Oklahoma this Saturday and Sunday. A few regulations are still in effect. Those fishing for paddlefish will need a permit and some city-managed lakes could require additional documentation.    In most cases those 18 and ... read more »