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Local Communities Putting on Christmas Parades

Nov 26, 2024

With the Christmas season in the air, there are several parades coming up across our listening area, many of which we will be broadcasting live on our radio stations and streaming to watch online as well.   On Saturday, December 7th, Pawhuska's Christmas parade will step off at 5 ... read more »

Cherokee Nation, State of Oklahoma Reach Tentative Tribal Tag Compact Agreement

Nov 26, 2024

 The state of Oklahoma and Cherokee Nation announced Tuesday a tentative agreement to amend and extend their motor vehicle tag compact, reaching a deal that benefits both Cherokee Nation citizens and Oklahomans alike.   The agreement remains tentative pending the approval of the ... read more »

Ihrig, Albers Join Truity Board of Directors

Nov 26, 2024

Andrew Ihrig and Clint Albers have joined the Truity Credit Union Board of Directors. Ihrig, who is president and general counsel of Musselman Abstract Company, was appointed to fill Brit Parker's vacancy. Ihrig is also a named partner and licensed attorney at Maddux, Ihrig, & Shamhar ... read more »

First Presbyterian Advent Concert Series

Nov 26, 2024

It's time for the Advent Concert Series, which is being held at First Presbyterian Church, 5th and Dewey, the first three Wednesdays at noon in December.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTTION, Kathy Sterwart said the music starts at 12:15pm but you can come early, like around noon ... read more »

City Water Utilities Update

Nov 25, 2024

Appearing on CITY MATTERS on KWON Radio, Bartlesville City Water Utilities Director Terry Lauritsen reminded all that in the spirit of Thanksgiving you know we do have police and fire that are in service also water plant and wastewater plant staff works those days because those entities need to c ... read more »

Tuxedo Bridge Update

Nov 25, 2024

Work has finally begun on the Tuxedo Bridge repair project. Appearing on CITY MATTERS, City Engineer Michah Siemers said the contractor is currently working on removing the bridge deck as we speak.   As for when the project will be completed, Siemers said, "We're looking at ... read more »

Woman accused of using false identity after shoplifting incident

Nov 25, 2024

A woman has been charged for allegedly falsifying her name after an alleged larceny incident in Bartlesville in August.   25-year old Zeniah Nanaeto faces Larceney of merchandise, a misdemenor and false personification after she allegedly shoplifted at Bartlesville's Atwood store ... read more »

Woman accused of spitting on detention Officers in Bartlesville

Nov 25, 2024

  A woman faces felony domestic abuse and Prisoner placing body fluid on a goverment employee charges,  after allegedly spitting on Detention officers inside the the Washington County Jail on Friday afternoon. 19- year-old Monica Scott allegedly got into a fight her partner arou ... read more »

Brantley Cattle Battle a Success

Nov 25, 2024

The Osage County Fairgrounds in Pawhuska hosted the Brantley Cattle Battle Invitational this Saturday. Considering it was the first year they had put on such a spectacle, Event Organizer Tanner Brantley said he was happy with the turnout and support from the community.    Brantl ... read more »

Man arrested for allegedly stalking in Bartlesville

Nov 25, 2024

  A man was in Washington County District Court on Monday on a felony stalking and intimidation charge. 41-year old John Anthony Thomas is accused of hanging out around someone's house in Bartlesville for approximately three days, and knocking  on the door and ringing the doorbe ... read more »

Osage County District Two Gets New Vehicle

Nov 25, 2024

The Board of Osage County Commissioners convened for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning. At the standard meeting, the Board approved the payment of an invoice to Higgins Construction for facilities inspections. They also acknowledged payment from bond proceeds, whi ... read more »

Commissioner Mike Bouvier Passes Away Following Battle With Cancer

Nov 25, 2024

Washington County Commissioner Mike Bouvier passed away early Monday morning after a battle with cancer. He was 78. Bouvier was born in Brattleboro, Vermont and graduated in 1960 from Brattleboro Union High School. Bouvier served in the military and established MGB Plumbing in Bartlesville in ... read more »

City Sales Tax Collection Update

Nov 25, 2024

The city of Bartlesville tax collections were down a bit from this month last year, but also came in as the third-highest for the month according to city records.   Appearing on KWON Radio's CITY MATTERS program, City Clerk Jason Muninger said,"I know it kind of sounds like ... read more »

Caney Boil Water Advisory Rescinded

Nov 25, 2024

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Caney public water supply system.   The advisory was issued because of a waterline break resulting in a loss of pressure in the distribution system.  Failure to maintain adequate ... read more »

Bill Knight Automotive Group and Bronco Wild Fund Presents $10,000 Check to Hulah Lake Osage Association

Nov 24, 2024

The Bill Knight Automotive Group, through its Bronco Wild Fund initiative, presented a $10,000 check to the Hulah Lake Osage Association on Sunday at the Association’s ranch in Osage County, recognizing the non-profit's efforts to revitalize and sustain Hulah Lake Wah-Sha-She State Park ... read more »