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Nowata Co. Commissioners Meeting Monday
Jan 23, 2026
The Nowata County Commissioners have a brief agenda scheduled for Monday morning’s meeting.
The board will discuss improvements to the Nowata County Courthouse and hear an update from Nowata County Emergency Manager Laurie Summers.
Monday morning’s meeting begins at 9 a.m. at ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Facing Violent Offender Charge
Jan 23, 2026
A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly failing to register as a violent offender.
52-year-old Scott Causey was charged on Friday.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, Causey has allegedly failed to register as a violent offender since June 2023. The Oklah ... read more »
Two Vehicle Wreck at 14th and Hillcrest Friday Afternoon
Jan 23, 2026
Collisions began before the snow began falling on Friday afternoon, as two vehicles were involved in a wreck at 14th and Hillcrest in Bartlesville. A school bus was nearby, but not involved in the accident. Bartlesville Police Captain Travis Martinez takes us through what happened just after 3 p. ... read more »
Osage Co Commissioners to Meet Monday
Jan 23, 2026
The Board of Osage County Commissioners are scheduled to meet at the fairgrounds on Monday morning for a regularly scheduled meeting.
At that meeting, the board will consider approving REAP community development project contracts from INCOG. These include the purchase of a tanker t ... read more »
Osage County Bracing for Winter Weather
Jan 23, 2026
Winter weather is expected to impact northeast Oklahoma this weekend and Osage County is preparing for the worst. The latest report from the National Weather Service indicates parts of Osage County could get more than a foot of snow.
Osage County Emergency Manager Jerry Rober ... read more »
Washington Co. Commissioners Set Monday or Tuesday Meeting Due to Weather
Jan 23, 2026
The Washington County Commissioners have scheduled a meeting for Monday morning, however, they also called a meeting for Tuesday morning in the event Monday’s meeting is canceled due to the winter storm.
The agendas for both meetings are identical, with only one action item listed &mdas ... read more »
Area Weather Related Closings
Jan 23, 2026
Some NE Oklahoma and SE Kansas closings are trickling in as the winter storm approaches across the area.
Click the most up-to-date area closings list HERE
Keep it tuned to KWON - AM 1400, FM 93.3 and 95.1 for all the latest from weather coverage in NE Oklahoma.
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Bartlesville City Closures
Jan 23, 2026
The following facilities will close at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 23, and will be closed on Saturday, Jan. 24.
Bartlesville Public Library
Bartlesville Area History Museum
Boots Hollow Golf Club (Will also be closed on Sunday, Jan. 25)
City Hall (City Hall nor ... read more »
Arkansas City, Kan. Man Facing Felony Vehicle Charge
Jan 22, 2026
An Arkansas City, Kan. man is facing a felony charge in Washington County after allegedly driving a stolen vehicle.
45-year-old Richard Smyer was charged on Thursday with possession of a stolen vehicle. Smyer also faces misdemeanor charges of driving with a revoked driver’s license and ... read more »
Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. Talks Opportunity Zones in Cherokee Nation
Jan 22, 2026
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION on KWON Radio on Thursday, Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. said, "What I know, and I think everybody knows in the United States, which is there's nothing more powerful for somebody to fight poverty, there's nothing more powerful for ... read more »
WINTER STORM WARNING Friday- Sunday
Jan 22, 2026
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by The National Weather Service from noon Friday to 3 p.m. Sunday for Northeast Oklahoma.
Heavy mixed precipitation expected. North of Interstate 40, mainly snow is expected, with total accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Blowing and drifti ... read more »
B The Light Opens Warming Center on Friday, Seeks Donations and Volunteers
Jan 22, 2026
B the Light Mission will open its Warming Shelter on Friday, Jan. 23, and is seeking volunteers and food donations to help serve guests.
Volunteers are needed for four-hour shifts to assist with welcoming guests, meal prep, serving, cleaning, and general support. All shifts take place at 219 ... read more »
Weather Postpones Bartlesville Wedding Show Until Feb. 1
Jan 14, 2026
UPDATE: The Bartlesville Wedding Show has been postponed until Feb. 1 due to the winter storm. Tickets are still available and the hours and venue remain the same.
PREVIOUS STORY: You are invited to attend the Bartlesville Wedding Association's 4th Annual Bartlesville Wedding ... read more »
UPDATED: 8-12 Inches of Snow Possible Friday, Saturday
Jan 20, 2026
UPDATE: The National Weather Service has increased the forecasted snow amounts for the listening area to 8-12 inches. An Extreme Cold Watch is also in effect from Saturday through Sunday.
PREVIOUS STORY: The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch ahead of Friday ... read more »
Woman Facing Felony Burglary, Assault Charges
Jan 21, 2026
A woman is facing felony burglary and assault charges following a Monday incident in Dewey.
25-year-old Tahya Rene Ogans has been charged with felony first-degree burglary and felony domestic assault and battery by strangulation. She is also charged with two misdemeanors — ma ... read more »




