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Severe Weather Possible This Weekend

May 17, 2025

  Severe storms developing over North Texas could spread northward into southeast Oklahoma by late afternoon. Another round of storms is expected to develop by Saturday evening farther north and spread across northeast Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas Saturday night, with impacts lingerin ... read more »

2025 Dewey High School Class Celebrated

May 16, 2025

Dewey High School celebrated their senior class on Friday at Bulldogger Stadium.   In total, there were 74 seniors celebrated during the commencement ceremony.   During his speech, valedictorian Joseph Magness told the class of 2025 to keep striving.   Congr ... read more »

Dewey High School Graduation on KWON

May 15, 2025

Dewey High School's graduation ceremony is set for 8 p.m. on Friday from Bulldogger Stadium. We will have coverage on KWON - AM 1400, FM 93.3 and 95.1. The ceremony will also be livestreamed on KWONTV.com. Coverage of Dewey High School's graduation ceremony is presented by Bartnet ... read more »

Sheriff Perrier Talks Audit Findings

May 16, 2025

As Osage County Sheriff Bart Perrier took office, he requested auditors to conduct an entry audit so that he would know how the previous administration's book keeping was. As Perrier suspected, there were a lot of things unaccounted for, leaving him to play catch-up. Perrier breaks down those ... read more »

Area Tribes Receive $56 million in Affordable Housing Grants

May 16, 2025

Area Tribal governments received more than $56 million in grants Friday from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The HUD grants will assist Tribes in building affordable housing for tribal citizens. The Cherokee Nation received just over $50.4 million, the Osage Nation r ... read more »

Copan Native Recognized for her Service in the Navy

May 16, 2025

A Copan native has been recognized for her service and dedication to the U.S. Navy. Petty Officer Third Class Kylie Bates has been selected as Junior Sailor of the Quarter. This award is designed to recognize sailors who show superior performance, leadership and professionalism and she had this t ... read more »

Indoor Pickleball Courts Coming to Bartlesville

May 16, 2025

A new indoor pickleball facility is planned for Bartlesville, with hopes to open it up to members in December.   Aught 2, a play on words for the beginning of a pickleball game and that folks "ought to" join the sport, will be built on Madison Boulevard near Taylor Lane, ne ... read more »

Osage Co Commissioners to Meet Monday

May 16, 2025

The Board of Osage County Commissioners will convene for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning.    At that meeting, the Board will consider signing a resolution to go out for bid for an evidence room for the sheriff's office. That space would als ... read more »

SPCA Employee Giving A Sight To Your Sore Eyes

May 16, 2025

Sometimes heroes don't wear capes. That is a saying that does not go unnoticed.   The Washington County SPCA has many heroes, but this one gave the cat center a renovation.   Sam Walters, cat adoption and med tech at the SPCA took it upon herself to make a difference ... read more »

Bartlesville Man Facing DUI Charge

May 16, 2025

A Bartlesville man is facing a misdemeanor charge after allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol. 23-year-old Cameron Barker was charged on Monday with driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. According to the Bartlesville Police Department, officers approached Bark ... read more »

Bartlesville Man Charged With Drug Possession

May 16, 2025

A Bartlesville man is facing multiple misdemeanor charges after allegedly possessing drugs inside of a store. 50-year-old Scott Wood was charged on Friday with possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS), public intoxication and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Accordin ... read more »

SPCA Featured Pet of the Week: Don't Slow Down For This One!

May 16, 2025

There are many references that could be used to introduce this week's feature pet.   If you have ever read Because of Winn-Dixie or seen the movie, then you have half of this old timers name. If you have ever seen the mascot little girl, who greatly resembles Shirley Temple of the Texas ... read more »

Sen. Daniels Looking to Help Small Businesses

May 16, 2025

Senate Floor Majority Leader Julie Daniels has introduced legislation that would repeal a law requiring retailers to apply a six percent markup on many consumer goods. This Senate Bill passed with strong support from the House and Senate and is now being sent to Governor Kevin Stitt's desk.&n ... read more »

Cherokee Nation Celebrates Nowata Food Distribution Expansion

May 16, 2025

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and other Cherokee Nation leaders and staff gathered in Nowata May 14 to celebrate the grand opening of the expanded Nowata Food Distribution and Senior Nutrition Site. The new upgrades and expansion of the facilities are an investment $2.8 mil ... read more »

CAPITOL CALL Powered by Phillips 66 5-16-25

May 16, 2025

A state budget, some tax cuts and a new company moving to Oklahoma were the main topics discussed on KWON's CAPITOL CALL program on Friday where Senator Julie Daniels and Representative John B. Kane provided a review of these event.   Representative Kane said lawmakers on Wednesd ... read more »