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Polite Letter, Meet Geopolitics
Mar 27, 2026
In what might generously be described as Congress discovering diplomacy still exists, James Lankford, Ted Budd, and Tim Kaine led a bipartisan push urging Donald Trump to advocate for the release of Chinese pastor Ezra Jin Mingri ahead of his upcoming meeting with Xi Jinping. Lawmakers from both ... read more »
Nowata Co. Commissioners Meeting Monday Morning
Mar 27, 2026
The Board of Nowata County Commissioners have a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday morning at the Nowata County Annex.
The board will review requests for approval for the Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector’s Office to engage in regulatory financial audits and an alternative complia ... read more »
Bartlesville Homeland Stores, United Supermarket Up For Sale
Mar 27, 2026
The three Homeland grocery stores and the United Supermarket store in Bartlesville may soon be up for sale.
Homeland confirmed the moves Thursday in a social media post, which also includes closures of four locations in Edmond, Norman and Lawton within 45 days, and consolidation of stores in ... read more »
OKM Music Teases 42nd Annual Festival Lineup
Mar 27, 2026
Appearing on KWON Radio's COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Mary Lynn Mihm stopped just short of revealing the linep for the 42nd Annual Festival.
Mary Lynn said, "The full lineup won’t be officially unveiled until just after Easter." She added, "The Main Festiva ... read more »
Washington Co. Commissioners to Meet Monday
Mar 27, 2026
The Washington County Commissioners will meet Monday morning to discuss and possibly take action on several items, including a discussion of the burn ban enacted on Thursday.
According to an agenda, the commissioners are expected to revisit the burn ban, something that is expected to be discu ... read more »
CAPITOL CALL Powered by Phillips 66 3-27-26
Mar 27, 2026
State Representative Judd Strom was our lone panelist on KWON's CAPITOL CALL Powered by Phillips 66 on Friday. Strom made news earlier this week with the House passage of a bipartisan package of government oversight and ethics reforms that now moves to the Senate following concerns about gaps ... read more »
Inter-State Farm & Home Show Runs Through Saturday
Mar 27, 2026
The Inter-State Farm & Home Show comes to Nellis Hall at Coffeyville Community College today, Friday, March 27th, and continues through Saturday, March 28th. The event is presented by Bartlett Co-op.
Visitors will find a wide variety of vendors showcasing the best in farm and r ... read more »
Package of Bills Led by Judd Strom Passes House
Mar 26, 2026
A bipartisan package of government oversight and ethics reforms cleared the Oklahoma House on Thursday and now moves to the Senate following concerns about gaps in spending accountability.
The measures, led by Rep. Judd Strom, a Republican from Copan, were developed with input from lawmakers ... read more »
Washington Co. Commissioners Institute Immediate Burn Ban
Mar 26, 2026
Washington County Commissioners approved an emergency burn ban Thursday, citing a surge in out-of-control fires that have strained local volunteer fire departments and raised public safety concerns.
The ban is effective immediately for up to 14 days. The resolution was requested by ... read more »
Vinita Woman Sentenced in Federal Court
Mar 26, 2026
A Vinita woman has been sentenced in federal court after stealing $700,000 from her employers.
40-year-old Toni Lee Mesh was conivcted to 46 months imprisonment followed by five years of supervised release on charges of bank fraud. Mesh must pay approximately $704,000 in restitutio ... read more »
Collision Near Wynona, Individual OK
Mar 26, 2026
A single vehicle accident occurred in Osage County on Thursday morning, which sent a Wynona woman to the hospital. Tori Ward was driving northbound on State Highway 99 toward Wynona when she drove off the road, overcorrected and rolled one time before hitting a tree.
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Pawhuska City Hall to Close Friday Afternoon
Mar 26, 2026
City of Pawhuska offices will close at 2 p.m. on Friday for staff training. If you need to make a utility payment, you can still do so by going to xpressbillpay.com.
Pawhuska City Hall will go back to normal operating hours beginning on Monday.
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Nowata Co. Commissioners Issue Burn Ban
Mar 25, 2026
The Nowata County Commissioners issued a burn ban during an emergency meeting Wednesday afternoon.
The resolution prohibits any person from burning any material or substance that can start a forest, grass, range, crop or wildland fire. The burn ban does affect controlled burns of c ... read more »
Osage Co Fairgrounds Holding Rodeo Saturday
Mar 26, 2026
The Osage County Fairgrounds will play host to the third annual 4C Ranch Rodeo on Saturday. Doors will open at 10 a.m. and the event begins at 11 a.m. at the indoor arena.
Cost is $200 for a four person team. Payout is 80 percent and you can enter by sending a text to 620-307 ... read more »
Cherokee Communities Prepare for Active Spring Season
Mar 26, 2026
It is going to be a busy month of April for the Washington County Cherokee Association (WCCA) as they focus on community safety and cultural preservation.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, John Weston, President of the WCCA, defined thier mission, which is operating under the spir ... read more »





