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Osage Co Commissioners Trying to Help Pawhuska Hospital

May 18, 2026

Nearly a month ago, Pawhuska Hospital Chairperson Beth Reed as at an Osage County Commissioners meeting talking about how their facility was becoming outdated. Tucker Link with Knightsbridge Investment Capital was also there talking about a way to benefit the hospital without costing the county a ... read more »

Osage Co Offices to Close Wednesday for Cartwright's Funeral

May 18, 2026

A resolution was passed at Monday's Osage County Commissioners meeting stating all county offices will be closed on Wednesday. Offices will be closed out of respect and in honor of former District Three Commissioner Charlie Cartwright.    Cartwright's service will be hel ... read more »

Barnsdall Class of 2026 to Graduate Monday Night

May 18, 2026

The Barnsdall Class of 2026 will graduate Monday evening from The Center in Bartlesville. Graduation begins at 7 p.m. If unable to attend, you can tune into the broadcast on 99.1 FM KPGM AM 1500. Monday evening’s broadcast is being made brought to you by Holden’s Septic Service. ... read more »

Lighthouse Outreach Center Consistenly Changes Lives

May 18, 2026

At the Lighthouse Outreach Center in Bartlesville, the biggest thing is not just getting people who are struggling better, but getting their lives set on a good foundation.   Appearing in COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Executive Director Errol Hada and client-turned-staffer Robert Kirkpatric ... read more »

Severe Weather Risks Increase Through Early Tuesday Morning

May 18, 2026

Severe weather risks increase Monday afternoon and through the overnight hours, however, a strong atmospheric cap may hold, limiting the risk to just the overnight hours. If conditions change to weaken the cap Monday afternoon, isolated strong to severe storms could form ahead of a frontal sy ... read more »

Nowata Co. Commissioners Discuss Sales Tax Budget

May 18, 2026

The Nowata County Commissioners held a regularly scheduled meeting at the Nowata County Annex Monday morning.   The commissioners approved their plan for the sales tax budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The plan can be modified at any point.   The commissioners heard ... read more »

Chancellor Named to Arvest Local Bank Board

May 18, 2026

Arvest announced Monday that LaDonna Chancellor, incoming Superintendent of Bartlesville Public Schools, has joined the bank's board of directors for the Bartlesville region. “It is an honor to welcome LaDonna to our local bank board,” said David Nickel, president of Arvest Ba ... read more »

Voter Registration Deadline is Friday

May 18, 2026

Friday, May 22, is the deadline for Oklahoma residents to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the June 16 primary election, Washington County Election Board Secretary Yvonne House announced. House said U.S. citizens who are Oklahoma residents and at least 17½ ... read more »

61st Annual Delaware Pow Wow Set for Memorial Day Weekend

May 18, 2026

The 61st Annual Delaware Pow Wow will take place Memorial Day weekend, May 22 through 24, at the Fred Fall-Leaf Family Memorial Campgrounds near Copan. The annual gathering will feature three days of traditional dancing, singing, ceremonies, and community events celebrating Native culture and ... read more »

Summer Tunes Hit Unity Square

May 18, 2026

If your Friday night plans currently involve scrolling through streaming apps asking, “What do you wanna watch?” for 45 minutes, Bartlesville has a better option. The Sizzlin’ Summer Series returns to Unity Square on May 22 with live music from Radio Range, a regional cover ... read more »

Dewey Council To Tackle A Little Hollywood History

May 18, 2026

The Dewey City Council is set to meet this evening at 7 p.m. inside City Hall chambers, with a packed agenda that ranges from zoning discussions to giving part of town a name straight out of an old Western movie poster. Council members will hold a public hearing on a request to re-zone property a ... read more »

CAPITOL CALL Powered by Phillips 66: Session Ends Early, More Work To Do

May 16, 2026

The Oklahoma Legislature officially adjourned sine die on Thursday, May 14, ending the 2026 regular session about two weeks ahead of the statutory May 29 deadline. Appearing on KWON Radio’s CAPITOL CALL on Friday, Rep. Judd Strom said lawmakers may be done meeting at the Capitol for now ... read more »

Copan High School Graduates 21 in Windy Outdoor Ceremony

May 15, 2026

Strong south winds and thunderstorms on the horizon didn't damper the spirits of 21 seniors who graduated from Copan High School Friday night.   The extreme winds during the outdoor ceremony at Hornet Football Stadium caused havoc for the graduates with caps blowing off, speeches ... read more »

Nowata Co. Commissioners to Discuss General Budget

May 15, 2026

The Nowata County Commissioners have a regular meeting scheduled Monday morning at the Nowata County Annex.   The board will revisit the sales tax budget plan for the 2026-2027 fiscal year and review officers' presentation for estimated needs in the general fund budget for the up ... read more »

Bartlesville Man Charged With Strangulation

May 15, 2026

A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly strangling someone.   31-year-old Michael McGinnis was charged on Friday with domestic assault and battery by strangulation. McGinnis also faces a misdemeanor charge of contempt of court.   According to the Bar ... read more »