News
Pawhuska's Jaxon Arnett Named May ConocoPhillips STEM Student of the Month
Apr 30, 2026
Pawhuska High School senior Jaxson Arnett has been named a ConocoPhillips STEM Student of the Month for May.
Arnett said his passion for science, technology, engineering and mathematics has developed both in the classroom and at home, where he spends time working on mechanical proj ... read more »
Wesleyan Christian's Gianna Arguello Named Patriot Auto May Student of the Month
Apr 30, 2026
Wesleyan Christian High School senior Gianna Arguello has been named a Patriot Auto Student of the Month for May, powered by Truity Credit Union and Bartlesville Radio.
At Wesleyan Christian School, Arguello is involved in the theater program, where she works behind the scenes as a ... read more »
Dewey's Matney Epperson Named Patriot Auto May Student of the Month
Apr 30, 2026
Dewey High School senior Matney Epperson has been named a Patriot Auto Student of the Month for May, powered by Truity Credit Union and Bartlesville Radio.
Epperson has been active in multiple school organizations, including five years in FFA, four years on the basketball team and ... read more »
Retirement Reception Held for BPS Leader McCauley
Apr 30, 2026
A reception for retiring Bartlesville Public Schools Superintendent Chuck McCauley was held Thursday evening at Hillcrest Country Club.
McCauley is retiring June 30 after more than three decades in public education, including 10 years as superintendent.
Bartlesville ... read more »
‘Best of Nowata’ Shines at Chamber Banquet
Apr 30, 2026
By Kaylea M. Hutson-Miller
Special to Bartlesville Radio
Amid “boots and bling,” members of the Nowata Chamber of Commerce came out Saturday to celebrate what makes the Nowata area shine.
From volunteers and educators, to businesses and non-profits, t ... read more »
City-owned Recycling Center Announces Closure Date
Apr 30, 2026
Bartlesville's city-owned recycling center has announced Friday, May 22 will be its final day in operation. The following week, crews will come by to pick up materials, the baler and clean up the site. It will be fully closed on Friday, May 29. The last day the recycling center will be accept ... read more »
OKWU Commencement Ceremony Rebroadcast Set for Saturday
Apr 30, 2026
Oklahoma Wesleyan University will be holding its commencement ceremony Friday afternoon at 2 p.m.
The ticketed event will be inside the Chapel Fine Arts Center. Those without tickets will be seated in the overflow section in the Lyon Hall auditorium.
KWON AM 1400/93. ... read more »
Oklahoma Council for Indian Education Opens Scholarship Window
Apr 30, 2026
The Oklahoma Council for Indian Education has opened the window to apply for scholarships. Students have until Friday, May 15 to apply for those scholarships. To qualify, students must reside in Oklahoma.
The John Sam Memorial Scholarship is for high school seniors only and l ... read more »
Fun Events Taking Place at Barnsdall on Wednesday
Apr 30, 2026
Wednesday is going to be a busy day at Barnsdall Public Schools, as there will be both a color run and blood drive taking place.
The blood drive will go from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the gym. Donors will get a T-shirt, stickers and a park pass to Frontier City or Hurricane Harb ... read more »
Author to Speak on Her Book at Library on Saturday
Apr 30, 2026
Lindsay Cormack, an Associate Professor of Politics at the Stevens Institute of Technology has authored a book and she is coming to discuss it here in Bartlesville.
Titled, "How to Raise a Citizen (and Why It's Up to You to Do it)," Cormack will be at the Bartle ... read more »
7 Osage County Tornadoes Confirmed So Far in 2026
Apr 30, 2026
It has been a very stormy start of the 2026 severe weather season, especially in Osage County.
Oklahoma’s largest county by area has recorded seven tornadoes as of April 30 – the most of any county in the state.
The first tornado of the year was an unusual winter-month EF-1 tw ... read more »
Breaking: Oklahoma Discovers Wheat Exists
Apr 30, 2026
The Oklahoma House has unanimously approved Senate Bill 2159 to officially designate wheat as the state crop. Yes, officially. The measure, authored by Roland Pederson and carried in the House by Dillon Travis, now heads to the governor’s desk after clearing both chambers without a single d ... read more »
Congress Promises to Do Something About Fraud
Apr 30, 2026
James Lankford is touting a new anti-fraud legislative package aimed at recovering billions in stolen COVID-era funds. The package, led by Joni Ernst, bundles together 17 bills under the banner of the Protecting American Taxpayers Act. The goal is to claw back cash, protect taxpayer dollars, and ... read more »
CASA of Northeast Oklahoma Celebrates Spotlight Volunteer Of The Month For May
Apr 30, 2026
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Northeast Oklahoma is a nonprofit organization that trains volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in the court system in northeast Oklahoma.
CASA volunteers and staff work together to help change a child's li ... read more »
Bartlesville to Honor Superintendent Chuck McCauley’s Legacy
Apr 30, 2026
The Bartlesville Public Schools Foundation is hosting a community celebration today, Thursday, April 30, to honor the career and leadership of Superintendent Chuck McCauley.
The come and go event takes place at Hillcrest Country Club, 1901 Price Road, Bartlesville from 4-6pm with a ... read more »





