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Police Seek Missing Pawhuska Girl
Jul 02, 2025
A 17-year old girl from Pawhuska is missing. Dayna Denise Fesler was last seen in Pawhuska on Tuesday, June 24th. Fesler has a pierced nose and if you have any information, you are asked to call the Pawhuska Police Department at 918-287-4545.
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City of Nowata Selecting Residents for Water Testing
Jul 02, 2025
The City of Nowata is selecting residents to participate in required water sample testing for lead and copper.
Residences that are selected to participate in sample testing were selected by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). The DEQ pairs with the city every th ... read more »
Dewey Woman Facing Felony DUI With Accident Charges
Jul 02, 2025
A Dewey woman is facing a felony charge after allegedly driving under the influence and hitting a vehicle.
24-year-old Tiffany Nading was charged on Wednesday with leaving the scene of an accident involving injury and driving under the influence of alcohol.
According ... read more »
Osage Nation PD Sergeant Utilizing PathFinder Program
Jul 02, 2025
The Osage Nation has a unique PathFinder Program in place for adults who would like to receive an FAA certification to fly and instruct in both a manned and unmanned aircraft commercially.
One person taking part in this program is Osage Nation Police Department Sergeant Patrick Lu ... read more »
Dewey Man Charged With Domestic Abuse
Jul 02, 2025
A Dewey man is facing a misdemeanor charge after allegedly assaulting someone.
22-year-old Jaidon White was charged on Wednesday with domestic abuse by assault and battery.
According to the Dewey Police Department, on Tuesday evening, White allegedly got ... read more »
Be Safe When Shooting Off Fireworks
Jul 02, 2025
The American Red Cross wants to remind everyone to stay safe during this Fourth of July weekend. To do that, they are offering a few of the following safety tips when handling fireworks.
When lighting fireworks, always use proper eye protection and light them away from any tr ... read more »
Bartlesville Schools Hosting Job Fair
Jul 02, 2025
Bartlesville Public Schools will be holding a job fair next Tuesday at the high school cafeteria commons area.
For the coming year, there are job openings in the elementary school, high school, special education, family support and bus drivers. Bartlesville Public Schools str ... read more »
OKM Interns Reflect on Festival Highlights, Look Ahead to Fall Events
Jul 02, 2025
OKM Music interns Jocelle Dobson, Madalin Childs, and Jacob Duhon joined KWON Radio’s Community Connection to share their experiences from the 2025 OKM Music Festival and preview upcoming events for the organization.
The interns described the festival as a resounding success, ... read more »
Splash Club Celebrates 75 Years of Swimming, Safety, and Community in Bartlesville
Jul 02, 2025
The Bartlesville Splash Club is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Founded in 1950 by Ken Treadway as a swim team for Phillips 66 employees and their families, the club has grown into a community institution that offers competitive swimming and lifesaving lessons to local youth.
App ... read more »
Copan Fireworks Delayed Until Labor Day
Jul 02, 2025
The Copan Lakeside Fireworks display originally scheduled for Saturday, July 5 has been postponed until Labor Day.
Organizers say high water levels at Copan Lake and the closure of Copan Point Beach during the holiday weekend are the reasons for the delay. They say parking for the fireworks s ... read more »
Cherokee Nation Chief Discusses Major Healthcare, Wellness, and Film Industry Investments
Jul 02, 2025
Appearing pn joined KWON’s Community Connection, Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. highlighted some initiatives aimed at improving healthcare and economic opportunity across the tribe’s 14-county reservation.
Chief Hoskin confirmed to KWON that the Cherok ... read more »
Bartlesville Business License Renewals Due by July 31
Jul 02, 2025
All City of Bartlesville business licenses expired June 30 and must be renewed by July 31. Renewal notices will be emailed this week.
A link to pay online by credit card will be provided in the email, but payment may also be made in-person on the first floor of City Hall or by mail ... read more »
Osage Nation Taking Part in Mullendore Auction
Jul 01, 2025
A major cattle auction will be taking place at the Mullendore Cross Bell Ranch on Wednesday. This is the annual Bluestem Special Cattle Auction in which 25,000 head of cattle, including close to 550 fall calves coming from the Osage Nation Ranch, which is part of the Osage LLC portfolio will be s ... read more »
BPD, TCT Team Up for Another Basic Police Academy
Jul 01, 2025
Bartlesville Police and Tri County Tech continue to partner to train new law enforcement officers across the state.
BPD Deputy Chief Andrew Ward says one academy is wrapping up and another one is set to begin.
The academy is scheduled to run from Aug. 18 through Dec. ... read more »
Bartlesville Woman Charged With Assault and Burglary
Jul 01, 2025
A Bartlesville woman is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly hitting someone with a trash can and stealing a Nintendo Switch.
31-year-old Ashley Wilson was charged on Tuesday with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and third-degree burglary.
Accord ... read more »