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South Coffeyville Approves Bond Vote for November
Sep 10, 2025
The South Coffeyville School Board approves another bond issue to go before voters this fall.
After the last bond failed by one vote, the board approved a modified bond issue that will cover improvements district-wide, including roof and window repairs and HVAC, with the addition of some safe ... read more »
HEART MATTERS: Guard Their Heart
Sep 09, 2025
Heart Matters in Bartlesville is holding a special event on Thursday, October 30, at 6pm at The Center.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Kristie Jardot and Dorea Potter with Heart Matters talked about the event called Guard Their Heart. Kristie said, "It's abo ... read more »
Pawhuska Public Schools Bond Proposals Pass
Sep 10, 2025
The Pawhuska Public Schools bond proposals have reportedly passed.
According to unofficial results from the Oklahoma State Election Board, Proposition 1, for 3.43 million dollars over 5 years that includes upgrades to curriculum, the old basketball gym, a video board for the football field, t ... read more »
Pawhuska to get other Quotes from Trash Services
Sep 09, 2025
Pawhuska's contract with Waste Connections, the company who provides trash services to the town, ends at the end of the year. At Tuesday evening's city council meeting, City Manager Carol Jones said if they wished to change providers they needed to give the company a 60 day notice.
At ... read more »
Dewey Voters Overwhelmingly Pass 4 Proposals
Sep 09, 2025
Dewey voters overwhelmingly approved four ballot propositions Tuesday.
According to unofficial results from the Oklahoma State Election Board, Proposition 1, which will replace some fire hydrants in Dewey, received 83.5% of the vote. Proposition 2 will purchase five new patrol vehicles for th ... read more »
City of Nowata Sales Tax Proposal Passes
Sep 09, 2025
The City of Nowata 1-cent sales tax proposal has reportedly passed.
According to unofficial results from the Oklahoma State Election Board, the city's proposition for a 1-cent sales tax increase passed on Tuesday, with 75% of voters approving the proposal. Of the 216 total vote ... read more »
Pawhuska Superintedent Gives Remediation Report
Sep 09, 2025
At Monday evening's school board meeting in Pawhuska, Superintendent Chris Tanner gave a college remediation report. He said that in comparison to other districts Pawhuska's size, Pawhuska is doing well.
Personnel matters were also discussed during Monday's meeting.
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Oklahoma City Man Charged With Possession of Meth
Sep 09, 2025
An Oklahoma City man is facing misdemeanor charges after allegedly possessing methamphetamine in Bartlesville.
33-year-old Robert Black was charged on Tuesday with possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
According to the Bartlesv ... read more »
City of Nowata Holding 1-Cent Sales Tax Election
Sep 09, 2025
The City of Nowata is holding an election for residents to vote on a 1-cent sales tax increase on Tuesday.
Four precincts across the city are open for voters to cast their ballots.
Nowata County Election Board Member Dave Neely and County Commissioner Brandon W ... read more »
OCSO Releases Crime Stats for August
Sep 09, 2025
The Osage County Sheriff's Office recently released the crime stats for the month of August. In total, there were 7,342 calls made for service. Of that, 1,080 were made to 911.
In August, 68 arrests were made and 285 inmates were housed at the Osage County Jail. There were 25 p ... read more »
Truity Credit Union Expanding Services to Pawhuska
Sep 09, 2025
Truity Credit Union is expanding its services to Pawhuska in the summer of 2026. A press release states this is the first location in Pawhuska and it is being done in an effort to expand financial services across Oklahoma and Kansas.
The new Pawhuska branch will be designed with a moder ... read more »
Celebration Held at Bartlesville Airport for New Taxiway, MRO Hangar
Sep 08, 2025
Dozens of citizens and aviation leaders held a ceremony Monday morning at Bartlesville Municipal Airport to celebrate the completion of 1,300 feet of new taxiway and the groundbreaking of a new 20,000-square-foot hanger.
The two projects will combine to assist Bartlesville's pl ... read more »
Bartlesville Firefighters to Climb Stairs to Remember Fallen First Responders on 9/11
Sep 08, 2025
Thursday, September 11th, 2025, marks the 24th anniversary of the 9-11 terrorist attacks. There were 2,976 fatalities that day, and of that, 343 were firefighters and 71 law enforcement officers.
Appearing on KWON Radio's CITY MATTERS program, Bartlesville Fire Chief HC Call sa ... read more »
Osage Co Commissioners Continue Reviewing Budgets
Sep 08, 2025
At Monday's Board of Osage County Commissioners meeting, there continued to be reviewing and possible approval of budgets from departments within the county.
One of those departments included the Osage County Free Fair Board. District Three Commissioner Charlie Cartwright questioned what ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Domestic Abuse
Sep 08, 2025
A Bartlesville man is facing a misdemeanor charge after allegedly punching someone.
52-year-old Darren Watkins was charged on Monday with domestic abuse by assault and battery.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, Watkins allegedly got into a brief altercation with the victim, ... read more »