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Motorcycle Rider Killed in Collision on OK-11 Near Avant
Dec 10, 2024
A collision claimed the life of a 19-year-old motorcyclist on Wednesday, December 6, 2024, on OK-11 near County Road 2200, about one mile southeast of Avant in Osage County.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported that the crash occurred at approximately 8:08 p.m. when a motorcycle, whose make a ... read more »
Crafty Candle Shoppe Honoring Veterans
Dec 10, 2024
On Saturday, The Crafty Candle Shoppe will be hosting their their third annual holiday dinner to honor veterans. This event will last from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. All veterans will eat free, as there will also be activities and gifts for kids.
If you would like to register a child so that ... read more »
BPD: Minor Injuries Sustained in Vehicle vs Bicycle Collision on Tuxedo Near US 75
Dec 10, 2024
When you hear about a vehicle verus a bicycle collision, you'll have the tendency to think of the worst possible outcome.
Bartlesville Police reported Monday that a jeep that was in the North Quick Trip parking lot, and they were pulling out to go westbound on Tuxedo. There was ... read more »
Phillips 66 Teams with Solar Energy Company at California Facility
Dec 10, 2024
Phillips 66 is teaming up with a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC to power Phillips 66’s Rodeo Renewable Energy Complex in California with a 30.2 megawatt solar facility.
The solar facility will reduce the complex’s grid power demand by 50% and is expected to avoid appr ... read more »
Bartlesville Young Scholars Program Seeks Mentors and Prepares for Annual Fundraiser
Dec 10, 2024
The Bartlesville Young Scholars program is a nonprofit organization dedicated to guiding students through the challenges of academic and life success. BYS is seeking additional mentors to support local youth. Executive Director Dionna Cameron highlighted the program’s mission during a recen ... read more »
Tri County Tech's Wyatt Gerth Named National New Teacher of Year
Dec 09, 2024
A Tri County Tech instructor has been honored as a national teacher of the year.
The Association for Career and Technical Education recognized Wyatt Gerth, creative marketing communications instructor at Tri County Tech in Bartlesville, as the 2025 New Teacher of the Year. Th ... read more »
TRAFFIC ALERT: Wreck on Highway 75 Near Nowata Road
Dec 09, 2024
A traffic wreck is impacting travel Monday late afternoon on Highway 75, just north of the Nowata Road intersection in Bartlesville. The collision occurred in the southbound lane and involved at least two vehicles. One vehicle is in the center median on Highway 75.
Find an alternate route to ... read more »
Pawhuska City Manager Pleads No Contest on Kay Co. Felony Charges
Dec 09, 2024
Pawhuska City Manager Jerry Eubanks was in Kay County District Court on Friday and gave a no-contest plea to three felony charges, this according to online court records. Eubanks pleaded no contest to embezzlment of property, obtaining property by trick or deception and conspiracy.
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Bartlesville Man Charged With Domestic Abuse
Dec 09, 2024
On Sunday afternoon, Bartlesville police officers responded to a domestic disturbance call already in progress. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the victim. She said that the defendant, Robert Grayson III, had hit her and she had an audio recording of the altercation. He was later booked ... read more »
Nowata County Commissioners go into executive session
Dec 09, 2024
The Nowata County Commissioners held their weekly meeting Monday at the Nowata COunty Annex meeting room.
The big item of the meeting dealt with an executive session to discuss the employement of a salaried public officer or employee in Nowata County.
The agenda listed the Com ... read more »
Sen. Mullin to Host Telephone Town Hall on Tuesday
Dec 09, 2024
U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin, a Republican from Oklahoma, will host his next live telephone town hall event for all Oklahomans Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. During the call, Mullin will provide a quick legislative update before opening the phones to take questions from constituents.
Details for pa ... read more »
Cornerstone Classical Academy Highlights Hybrid Learning and Leadership Academy Opportunities
Dec 09, 2024
Cornerstone Classical Academy recently shared exciting updates during COMMUNITY CONNECTION on KWON. Dale Willis, Director Heather Deal, Marketing Specialist Emily Call, and student Gracie Call discussed the school’s unique hybrid education model and its expanding programs.
Th ... read more »
CITY MATTERS: Sales Tax Collections Up
Dec 09, 2024
The Bartlesville city sales tax collection increased this this month for December up almost 8.5 percent.
Appearing on KWON Radio's CITY MATTERS program, City Clerk Jason Muninger said, "This good because last week last month was down 8.4 percent so kind of flip on th ... read more »
Community and D.A.R. Honors Veterans with Wreaths Across America Ceremony
Dec 09, 2024
This Saturday, December 14th, White Rose Cemetery will host its third annual Wreaths Across America ceremony at 11 a.m., honoring veterans interred there. The event, organized in partnership with the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), exemplifies a commitment to remembering, honoring, an ... read more »
Bartlesville Public Works: Leaf and Grass Collection and Holiday Trash Schedule
Dec 09, 2024
The City of Bartlesville’s free leaf and grass collection for Bartlesville residents is underway this week, December 9-13. The service is provided multiple times each year to help residents dispose of yard debris.
Appearing on KWON Radio's CITY MATTERS, Public Works Direc ... read more »