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Osage Co Commissioners Sign Disaster Proclamation
Jul 13, 2026
During Monday's Osage County Commissioners meeting, the board had the option to sign a disaster emergency proclamation for the damage that occurred during the storms over the Fourth of July holiday. District Two Commissioner Steve Talburt said the damage in the county might not have been that ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Assault With Weapon
Jul 13, 2026
A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly punching someone with brass knuckles.
39-year-old Rusty Gardner was charged on Monday with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, Gardner allegedly ent ... read more »
Washington Co. Commissioners Sign Disaster Proclamation
Jul 13, 2026
The Washington County Commissioners signed an emergency disaster proclamation on Monday following the July 4 storms that carried damaging winds of more than 85 mph.
Emergency Management Director Kary Cox says following an assessment, he feels confident the county and city governmen ... read more »
Nowata Co. Commissioners Declare Emergency
Jul 13, 2026
The Nowata County Commissioners met for a regular meeting Monday morning at the Nowata County Annex.
The commissioners officially declared an emergency after the severe storms that have impacted Nowata County. The time period that the disaster covers is from June 10 to June 28, alo ... read more »
Bartlesville Kiwanis 2026 Christmas Parade Theme Revealed
Jul 13, 2026
Thoughts of Christmas in July can bring a little comfort to all of us in this Oklahoma summer heat. Appearing on KWON Radio's COMMUNITY CONNCTION, members of the Bartlesville Kiwanis Club revealed the theme for this year's Christmas Parade.
Kiwanians Pat Gamble and Waymond ... read more »
Dress Like a Cow, Eat Like a Winner
Jul 13, 2026
If you've ever wanted an excuse to wear cow spots in public without raising too many eyebrows, your day has arrived. Chick-fil-A is bringing back Cow Appreciation Day on Tuesday, July 14, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Customers who show up in cow-themed attire can score one free entrée. No pur ... read more »
Bookworms Wanted
Jul 13, 2026
If you've ever finished a novel and thought, "You know what this needs? Me on stage," now's your chance. Theater Bartlesville is holding open auditions for Karen Zacarías' comedy The Book Club Play on Tuesday, July 21, and Thursday, July 23, at 7 p.m. at Theater Bartl ... read more »
Christmas Comes Early at Martha's Task
Jul 13, 2026
Who says you have to wait until December to hear Christmas music? Martha's Task is bringing the holidays to Bartlesville with its annual Christmas in July event, running July 21-22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and July 23 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 718 S. Johnstone Avenue. Visitors can escape the Ok ... read more »
Frozen Fever Hits The Center
Jul 13, 2026
If you've somehow managed to make it this far without hearing "Let It Go" approximately 4,000 times, your streak may be coming to an end. Disney's Frozen: The Musical takes over The Center in Bartlesville July 16-17 at 7 p.m. and July 18-19 at 2 p.m. as Children's Musical Th ... read more »
'Save Our Hospital' Gathering in Nowata Sunday
Jul 12, 2026
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Many concerned citizens in Nowata gathered Sunday afternoon at the Nowata middle school gymnasium to learn about Ascension St. John's proposal to transition Nowata St. John from a Critical Access Hospital to a Rural Emergency Hospital (REH).
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Tillman Sworn in as Osage Nation Chief
Jul 11, 2026
On Saturday morning, Joe Tillman was officially sworn is as Chief of the Osage Nation at an inauguration ceremony at the Osage Nation Casino and Hotel in Tulsa. Assistant Principal Chief John Shaw was also sworn in, along with newly elected members of the judicial branch, legislative branch and m ... read more »
Free Dump Day in Nowata Saturday
Jul 10, 2026
The City of Nowata has announced that the monthly free dump day will be Saturday, July 11.
Residents with an active water account with the City of Nowata can bring their trash starting at 8 a.m. Saturday morning. The site will remain open until city officials deem it at full capacity.
Res ... read more »
Osage Co Commissioners to Meet Monday
Jul 10, 2026
The Board of Osage County Commissioners will convene for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning.
The Board will consider signing a disaster emergency proclamation for the storm damage that occurred last weekend. There will also be consideration to ... read more »
Nowata City Commissioners Meeting Monday Evening
Jul 10, 2026
The Nowata City Commissioners have a regular meeting scheduled for Monday evening at the Nowata Fire Department.
The commissioners will discuss and appropriate action for an award from the State of Oklahoma to Wyatt Lively, transfer surplus lots to the Nowata Economic Development Authority an ... read more »
Cavalcade's 80th Year Going to be Special
Jul 10, 2026
The world's largest amateur rodeo starts up at the Osage County Fairgrounds in Pawhuska next week. The 80th annual Cavalcade Rodeo will start Monday and run all week with the finals performance taking place on Sunday.
Monday evening features a queen's horsemanship con ... read more »





