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OCSO Wants Revised 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budget

Oct 21, 2024

At Monday's Board of Osage County Commissioners meeting, there was discussion regarding a revised sheriff's office budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This is something that was tabled last week so the Board could get more information before making a decision. District Two Commissi ... read more »

Nowata County Enacts Burn Ban

Oct 21, 2024

Nowata County is now under a burn ban. County commissioners enacted the ban on Monday due to the ongoing drought, high winds and above normal temperatures. Outdoor burning is prohibited and those who violate the ban could face fines and time in the county jail. There are no exceptions to ... read more »

Two Rural Fire Departments Seek Grants for Breathing Equipment

Oct 21, 2024

Two Washington County volunteer fire departments may receive additional grant funding for breathing equipment.   The Washington County Commissioners on Monday approved two Rural Economic Action Plan, or REAP, applications to be submitted on behalf of the Oglesby and Ochelata voluntee ... read more »

Senator Julie Daniels on Why Oklahomans Should Vote "No" on Retaining Supreme Court Justices

Oct 21, 2024

Appearing on KWON's COMMUNITY CONNECTION, State Senator Julie Daniels spoke as a private citizen in explaining why she feels the three Oklahoma State Justices should not be retained on the November 5, 2024, election:    As a long-serving member of the Oklahoma Senate and for ... read more »

Early Voting Begins Wednesday, Oct. 30

Oct 21, 2024

Early voting begins Wednesday Oct. 30, for voters in Washington County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of voting early at their County Election Board. Washington County Election Board Secretary Yvonne House said early voting is open to all ... read more »

Man Seen in Court on Attempted Grand Larceny Charge

Oct 18, 2024

On Friday, October 4th, officers were dispatched to 1407 SW 14th Street in Bartlesville to a subject attempting to steal an item or items from that locations. Upon arrival, they made contact with the defendant, Vincent Romero. In this case, Romero is being charged with one felony count of attempt ... read more »

Board of Osage Co Commissioners to Meet Monday

Oct 18, 2024

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 have discussion regarding a revised budget for the sheriff’s office for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This comes after the ... read more »

OCSO Employee Gets Recognition

Oct 18, 2024

A member of the Osage County Sheriff’s Office has recently been recognized for his technological expertise. IT Specialist Gil Dupont was given the Tommy Arnold Technology Person of the Year Award at this year’s Oklahoma Public Safety Conference.   Working for the Osage Co ... read more »

Washington Co. Commissioners to Meet Monday

Oct 18, 2024

The Washington County Commissioners have a fairly standard meeting scheduled for Monday morning. According to the agenda, the commissioners are expected to address a change order for the construction project at the Washington County Emergency Management complex on Bison Road, just north of No ... read more »

Congressman Kevin Hern Visits KWON

Oct 18, 2024

KWON AM 1400-FM 93.3/95.1 had the pleasure of welcoming U.S. Congressman Kevin Hern for a visit on Friday morning. Hern had just come from the Vera Breakfast, a well-known local event. He remarked, "It's known throughout the state as a place that former Representative Earl Sears host ... read more »

Jesus Burger at Get Real Ministries Happening This Saturday at Noon

Oct 18, 2024

  Join Get Real Ministries in Bartlesville this Saturday at noon for Jesus Burger, an event where you can nourish both your body and spirit alongside others who have overcome various addictions and life challenges. Whether you're in the process of healing or have already found recove ... read more »

Bill Knight Takes Over the Doenges Ford Dealership

Oct 18, 2024

In mid-June, Brad Doenges announced on KWON's CAR TALK program that Bartlesville's long time Ford dealer was selling it's franchise to Bill Knight Ford. The closing of the deal took place on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.   Similar to the Doenges Family of Autos, Bill Knight ... read more »

Wesleyan Christian Senior Keziah Beu Named September Patriot Auto Student of the Month

Oct 17, 2024

Wesleyan Christian School Senior Keziah Beu has been named one of the Patriot Auto Students of the Month for September, presented by Truity Credit Union and Bartlesville Radio.   Beu is actively involved in the drama department at Wesleyan Christian, on the basketball team and is a m ... read more »

Pawhuska Senior Canyon Hindman Named September Patriot Auto Student of the Month

Oct 17, 2024

Pawhuska High School Senior Canyon Hindman has been named one of the Patriot Auto Students of the Month for September, presented by Truity Credit Union and Bartlesville Radio.   Hindman is on Student Council and is a team leader in football, basketball and baseball. He is concurrentl ... read more »

Woman arrested on Child neglect charges in Dewey

Oct 17, 2024

A  Dewey woman faces two felony counts of child neglect after being arrested after a months long investigation. 43-year-old Sabra Stevenson appeared in Washington County District Court on Thursday after a warrant was issued for her arrest and was brought into custody.    Co ... read more »