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Pawhuska Council Gets Financial Update
Apr 16, 2026
During Tuesday evening's council meeting in Pawhuska, City Manager Carol Jones gave a financial update for the town. Jones said things weren't what she had hoped, but they are doing OK.
Jones said they recently received the sales tax report for March and it is up $28,000. J ... read more »
OKU Accepting Applicants for Open School Board Seat
Apr 16, 2026
The Oklahoma Union Board of Education is accepting applications for an open seat representing district five.
The seat is currently filled by Jake Callahan. He was appointed to fill the seat for one year. The seat has a five-year term.
Applications must be notarized a ... read more »
Oklahoma Union School Job Openings
Apr 16, 2026
Oklahoma Union School is seeking applicants for a handful of positions.
Full-time positions include director of operations and maintenance, grounds maintenance worker, elementary administrative assistant, middle school teacher, family and consumer sciences teacher and a custodian.
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Tri County Tech Plans May 8 Career Fair
Apr 16, 2026
As graduation approaches, officials at Tri-County Tech are working to connect students with jobs and career pathways through a May 8 hiring event.
Appearing on Thursday's Community Connection, Randall Jones, quality coordinator at Tri County Tech, said students are preparing fo ... read more »
Fire Hydrant Testing Starts in Bartlesville
Apr 16, 2026
The testing and flushing of fire hydrants will begin later this month. This is a part of the City of Bartlesville's yearly flushing program to ensure hydrants are working properly across town.
As always, testing and flushing will be conducted in sections. Some of the flushing w ... read more »
Phones Down, Civilization Saved
Apr 16, 2026
In a shocking twist no one saw coming, except literally everyone who’s watched a teenager try to function without Wi-Fi, the Oklahoma Senate has overwhelmingly passed a bill to keep cellphones out of schools. Senate Bill House Bill 1276 cruised through with a 41-5 vote, pushing forward a re ... read more »
Laughing Gas Gets Serious
Apr 16, 2026
Looks like Oklahoma lawmakers woke up this week and decided the party balloons were getting a little too funny. The State Senate unanimously approved House Bill 1933. Lawmakers are suddenly agreeing on something. That somethig is making it illegal to inhale, ingest, possess, buy, or sell nitrous ... read more »
KWON's Severe Weather Coverage Featured by KJRH
Apr 16, 2026
When severe weather strikes the area, our listeners know to tune to KWON, the One You Trust, for the latest information.
Tulsa television station KJRH 2 News Oklahoma featured our storm coverage Wednesday for a 10 p.m. news story on the importance of AM radio.
CLICK HERE for Brodie Myers& ... read more »
'Text to Give' Signs Debut in Bartlesville
Apr 16, 2026
New signage has been installed at major intersections along Highway 75/Washington Boulevard in Bartlesville as part of an effort to support residents experiencing homelessness.
City officials say the signs were placed by the city’s Unsheltered Homeless Task Force to promote a ... read more »
BPD Fallen Officers Service Set for May 13
Apr 16, 2026
The Bartlesville Police Department will honor fallen officers during its annual Officer Memorial Day Ceremony on May 13.
The event is scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. at the Public Safety Complex, 615 S. Johnstone Ave.
The ceremony will feature a moment of silence, rema ... read more »
Bartlesville City Council Calls Special Meeting for Tuesday
Apr 16, 2026
The Bartlesville City Council has called a special meeting for Tuesday afternoon as city officials begin the detailed budgeting process.
The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Council Chambers of Bartlesville City Hall, where council members are expected to discuss and acc ... read more »
Independence, KS Man Charged With Terrorism Hoax
Apr 15, 2026
An Independence, Kan. man is facing a felony charge in Washington County after allegedly threatening to kill people in a Bartlesville hospital.
59-year-old Marty Brown was charged on Wednesday with terrorism hoax.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, Brow ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Lewd Acts to a Minor
Apr 15, 2026
A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly performing sexual acts on a minor.
27-year-old Ace Edmison was charged on Wednesday with lewd acts to a minor child.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, the victim disclosed to authorities in F ... read more »
The Center Bartlesville Unveils April & Summer Schedule
Apr 15, 2026
From a busy spring into a "sizzling summer" filled with music, dance, and family fun, The Center Bartlesville has it all. Appearing on KWON Radio's COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Valerie Hulse with The Center Bartlesville talked about all the upcoming events.
This weekend, it& ... read more »
Retirement Math, Now Slightly Less Confusing
Apr 15, 2026
In a display of bipartisan agreement that doesn’t immediately devolve into a cable news shouting match, James Lankford and John Fetterman have teamed up to reintroduce the Retirement Annuity Supplement Clarity Act. Yes, “clarity” and “federal retirement calculations” ... read more »





