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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 »
Major Fire Contained Outside Blue Whale Materials Facility in Bartlesville
Apr 14, 2026
Multiple Bartlesville Fire Department battalions and crews from surrounding fire departments responded to a large fire at the Bartlesville Industrial Park Tuesday night near lithium battery recycler Blue Whale Materials.
Bartlesville Deputy Fire Chief Barry Campbell has the details ... read more »
Pawhuska Council Puts the Brakes on Possible Data Center
Apr 14, 2026
At Tuesday's evening's city council meeting in Pawhuska, council members had the option to provide a letter to Buckley Bros. Holdings, LLC showing they wanted to move forward with the data center. Another agenda item included placing a moratorium on the possible data center through the en ... read more »
Osage Nation Gets Funding for Broadband Expansion
Apr 14, 2026
The Osage Nation has received a boost in funding to expand high speed broadband infrastructure in rural parts of the Osage Nation. They received just over $17.5 million through the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service ReConnect Program. The Osage Nation broadband infras ... read more »
B the Light Mission Opens as Severe Weather Shelter in Bartlesville
Apr 14, 2026
With the threat of tornadoes and severe weather in the area, B the Light Mission has announced it will remain open to provide shelter for those in need.
Officials say the Mission is offering a safe place for anyone seeking refuge as storms move through the region. Community members who need s ... read more »
National Day of Prayer in Bartlesville
Apr 14, 2026
National Day of Prayer is always on the first Thursday in May. This year, it will be on May 7th as we have a local celebration bringing all the different local churches together at K-Life, 306 East 18th Street in Bartlesville at 6:30pm.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Co-Chair D ... read more »
Fire Hydrant Flushing Set to Begin April 26 in Bartlesville
Apr 14, 2026
The City of Bartlesville Water Department will begin its annual fire hydrant testing and flushing program on April 26 to ensure hydrants are working properly.
Work will be done in sections across the city, with some nighttime flushing from 8:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. and daytime work from 6:30 a.m. t ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Injury to Public Building
Apr 13, 2026
A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly breaking a sprinkler inside the Washington County Correctional Facility with a spork.
19-year-old Logen Fairchild was charged on Monday with injuring a public building.
According to the Washington County Sh ... read more »
Osage Nation Holding FAFSA Night on Wednesday
Apr 13, 2026
The Osage Nation Education Department will be holding its spring Oklahoma Promise, FAFSA and Scholarship family night on Wednesday at the Education Department in Hominy. The event will run from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Students in eighth through 11th grades will have the ability to l ... read more »
Boise City Man Charged With Aggravated DUI
Apr 13, 2026
A Boise City man is facing a felony charge in Washington County after allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol.
31-year-old Dakota Sparkman was charged on Monday with aggravated DUI.
According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, Sparkman was allege ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged After Alleged Spitting
Apr 13, 2026
A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly spitting on a Washington County Correctional Facility officer.
23-year-old Caleb Holdaway was charged on Monday with placing body fluid on a government employee as a prisoner.
According to the Washington Co ... read more »
Data Center Protest Before Pawhuska Coucil Meeting
Apr 13, 2026
Prior to Tuesday evening's city council meeting in Pawhuska, a protest will be held in front of the Constantine Theater regarding the possibility of a data center coming to Pawhuska. The data center would be located next to Indian Camp Elementary School.
Protest organizer Isabe ... read more »





