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City Council Settles Pay Dispute With Firefighters, Police

Nov 04, 2024

Following a marathon meeting that lasted more than four hours Monday evening, the Bartlesville City Council approved a revised settlement with members of the firefighters' union regarding an overtime pay dispute.   The revised settlement total is nearly $130,000, which includes a ... read more »

Severe Storms Cause Damage in Tri-County Area

Nov 04, 2024

Severe thunderstorms and driving rain caused numerous problems across Osage, Washington and Nowata counties on Monday.   In Pawhuska, flash flooding impacted streets and also flooded some of Pawhuska Public School's buildings. Supt. Chris Tanner sent out a message late Monday mor ... read more »

UPDATE: Tornado Watch Canceled

Nov 04, 2024

UPDATE: The Tornado Watch for our listening area has been canceled.     PREVIOUS STORY A Tornado Watch is in effect until 6 p.m. Monday evening across eastern Oklahoma. According to the National Weather Service, storms will be capable of producing tornadoes (some may ... read more »

More Than 5,000 Early Votes Cast in Washington Co.

Nov 04, 2024

More than 5,000 people voted early in Washington County last week, according to the Election Board. Amanda Back with the Washington County Election Board says 5,386 registered voters cast their ballots from Wednesday to Saturday, indicating a higher-than normal turnout for the 2024 general el ... read more »

Osage Nation Career Fair Taking Place Thursday

Nov 04, 2024

Osage Nation students will have a tremendous opportunity to learn more about college and a future career this Thursday, as the Osage Nation Education Department will be putting on the ninth annual college and career fair.   This event will take place from 9 a.m. To 2 p.m. On Thursday ... read more »

Osage Co Commissioners Presented With Housing Audit

Nov 04, 2024

The Board of Osage County Commissioners convened for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning and were presented with the Osage County Housing Authority audit from Christi McNeil.   One of the things that McNeil wanted to highlight in her presentation was th ... read more »

Barnsdall Woman Killed in Monday Morning Crash

Nov 04, 2024

A Barnsdall woman was killed in a Monday morning single-vehicle crash north of Skiatook in Tulsa County. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the wreck occurred just after 9 a.m. on North Cincinnati Avenue approximately 1 mile north of Skiatook. Troopers say 57-year-old Marcia Lanphear, ... read more »

Nowata County Commissioners Meeting

Nov 04, 2024

The Nowata County Board of Commissioners held their weekly meeting on Monday, and several items of interest were discussed and approved. A resolution to drop a fire ban in Nowata County was approved and dropped unanimously.   The board also approved a donation of two chairs worth $25 ... read more »

OKM Christkindl Market Brings European Holiday Cheer to Bartlesville

Nov 04, 2024

The holiday spirit is coming alive in downtown Bartlesville as OKM Music prepares for its annual Christkindl Market on Saturday and Sunday, November 9th and 10th. The two-day festive event promises to bring a blend of traditional European Christmas market charm with a local twist, all while suppo ... read more »

Washington Co. Lifts Burn Ban Restrictions

Nov 04, 2024

Washington County is no longer under a burn ban. The county commissioners formally lifted the ban during the new business section of Monday's meeting. Washington County Emergency Management Director Kary Cox said the county officially no longer met the criteria set by the state as of Satu ... read more »

School Closings

Nov 04, 2024

CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST SCHOOL CLOSINGS ... read more »

Dale Copeland for Ward 1

Nov 04, 2024

On a recent episode of KWON's Community Connection, Ward 1 City Councilor and Bartlesville Mayor Dale Copeland discussed the upcoming election, his ward’s scope, and key city issues. Copeland emphasized Bartlesville’s strengths and highlighted what he believes are necessary action ... read more »

Election Night Coverage on KWON

Nov 04, 2024

Join us for Election Night Coverage Tuesday, November 5, starting at 7pm on KWON AM 1400/FM 93.3-95.1. Tom Davis will be in studio with guests. Nathan Thompson will report live from the Washington County Board of Elections with Ty Loftis at the Osage County Board of Elections and Alex Benzega ... read more »

Washington Co. Election Day Tips, Reminders, Polling Places

Nov 04, 2024

Voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the General Election, City of Bartlesville Ward 2, Ward 3, Ward 4 and Ward 5 Election and the Washington County Special Election. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.   Washington County Election Board Secretary, ... read more »

Washington Co. Sample Ballot

Nov 04, 2024

Listed below are the sample ballots for Washington County: ... read more »