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Lankford Works to Protect Women in Sports
Jan 09, 2025
Oklahoma Senator James Lankford has re-introduced a bill in an effort to protect female athletes. The Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act aims to ensure Title IX provisions by treating gender as a person's reproductive biological and genetical makeup at birth. Here is what Lankford ha ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Gets Second DUI Charge in 16 Months
Jan 09, 2025
A Bartlesville man was booked into the Washington County Jail after being charged with his second DUI in less than 16 months. Because James Kepple is still on probation for the DUI charge in 2023, this DUI is being charged as a felony.
On Wednesday afternoon, police officers ... read more »
Road Prep Underway for Anticipated Winter Weather
Jan 09, 2025
Both the city of Bartlesville and Washington County are prepared for the possibility of 1-3 inches of snow in the next several hours.
Bartlesville Public Works Director Keith Henry recently recapped the city's snow plan. According to the plan, Henry said,"Snow is plowed on ... read more »
Doenges Toyota Awards $5000 to The Journey Home
Jan 09, 2025
Doenges Toyota wrapped up their 56th anniversary of being in Bartlesville and as being the oldest Toyota Dealership in Oklahoma. On KWON's Car Talk program, Brad Doenges announced the winner of this year's non-profit award to a local entity based on their customer's choices.
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Weather-Related Closings
Jan 05, 2025
Some closures are now coming in for the Jan. 9- Jan. 10 winter weather event.
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Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Thursday, Friday
Jan 08, 2025
UPDATE 1-9-2025 AT 10:30 A.M.: The forecast amounts of snow has not changed much. Around 2-3 inches of snow is likely in the Bartlesville area. Winter precipitation should begin in the listening area in the late midday, early afternoon hours Thursday and end during the overnight hours.
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Collision on State Highway 28A Claims One Life in Rogers County
Jan 09, 2025
A collision on State Highway 28A and N/S 4230 Road, approximately five miles east of Foyil, Oklahoma, claimed the life of one driver on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at approximately 3:56 PM, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.
The cause of the accident is currently under investigat ... read more »
Boil Water Advisory Rescinded in Caney, Kan.
Jan 08, 2025
The boil order for the city of Caney has been rescinded, effective Wednesday.
The reason for the latest order was due to a 12-inch water line break last Saturday, which led to the draining of the water tower and the complete shut-down of the water system.
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City Offices Closed, Trash Service Impacted for MLK Day
Jan 08, 2025
City of Bartlesville offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 20, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Monday trash routes will be serviced on Wednesday, Jan. 22, due to the holiday. Monday customers will need to put their trash out no later than 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22, for their trash ... read more »
Bartlesville Utility Customers to Receive Landfill Coupon
Jan 08, 2025
The city of Bartlesville, in coordination with Osage Landfill, provides an annual coupon good for one free trip to the landfill at any time during the year to the city’s Solid Waste customers. Coupons will be mailed to customers via their utility bill during the January billing cycle.
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SPCA Introduces Double Trouble For This Weeks Feature Pet
Jan 08, 2025
The Washington County SPCA welcomes a couple of new employees- taking on Bijou Smith as their new Med Tech and Chelsea Acres as their Adoption Specialist for dogs.
Bijou and Chelsea both introduced double trouble. A pair of pups by the name of Simon and Lucas.
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Bartlesville Woman Booked on Child Neglect Charge
Jan 07, 2025
A Bartlesville woman was seen out of custody at the Washington County Courthouse Tueday on a felony child neglect charge. It is alleged that Gabriella Quintanilla left her 8-month-old child alone in her apartment with no supervision.
Quintanilla's mother called police regarding ... read more »
OKM Music Summer Music Festival College Internship
Jan 08, 2025
OKM Music is looking for interns for the upcoming festival and children's programs.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, OKM Music intern Mia Merceiz invited college students to join OKM's dynamic, hardworking team from May 27 – June 10, and gain hands-on experien ... read more »
Biennial Republican Precinct Meetings in Northern Osage County Set for January 18
Jan 08, 2025
The biennial Republican precinct meetings wil take place on January 18, 2025, to elect precinct officers and determine delegates for the county convention. This event provides a significant opportunity for registered Republicans to influence the political process in northeastern Osage County.
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High Speed Chase Leads to Multiple Arrests and Drugs Seized
Jan 07, 2025
A Montgomery County, Kansas Sheriff's investigation leads to multiple arrests and drug seizures.
On Dec. 30, sheriff deputies attempted to stop a 2025 blue Nissan. The driver of the vehicle, later identified as Cornel Owens, fled the scene, initiating a high-speed pursuit over ... read more »