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Dance Maker Academy Performing The Nutcracker
Nov 27, 2024
The Dance Maker Academy will once again be putting on the Nutcracker Ballet on Saturday, December 14th and Sunday, December 15th at the Constantine Theater in Pawhuska. There will be a Saturday performance at 7 p.m. and Sunday's matinee performance will be at 3 p.m. Tickets cost $8.
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Kay County Inmate Escapes From LeFlore County Detention Center
Nov 27, 2024
An inmate who had escaped from the Jim E. Hamilton Correctional Facility in LeFlore County has been captured. Archie Eagle went missing from the facility at around 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday evening, but was found Wednesday morning.
Eagle was serving a five-year prison sentence for attempted first ... read more »
Sunset Bridge Replacement Project Moving Forward
Nov 27, 2024
Another project is moving forward that was approved in the 2020 General Obligation Bond Election. The replacement of the Sunset Bridge, which is located on Sunset Blvd. over Butler Creek, is expected to move forward in the near future. This is a $1 million rehabilitation project in which the deck ... read more »
ODOT Delays Highway 60 Project in Bartlesville
Nov 27, 2024
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation has delayed the resurfacing project planned for U.S. Highway 60 through Bartlesville from next year to 2027 due to economic conditions.
The project consists of resurfacing Highway 60, also known as Adams Boulevard, from U.S. Highway 75 west to the cit ... read more »
Phil Kane Releases New Song “Osage County”
Nov 27, 2024
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Phil Kane is a rising star in the country music scene and he has just released his song, "Osage County." The track that is named after Osage county where Kane grew up blends storytelling with heartfelt authenticity. That appro ... read more »
One Injured in Rear-End Collision on US 75
Nov 27, 2024
A rear-end collision involving a car and a 3/4-ton truck occurred at the intersection of US 75 and W. 1100 Rd., leading to a temporary roadway closure at about 6:30pm Tuesday evening.
The incident resulted in one person being injured. The driver of the car was transported to a medi ... read more »
Candidate Filing Period Coming Up in Osage County
Nov 26, 2024
Candidates wishing to file for a seat on a school board or city council will need to file for candidacy next week. Submissions will open at 8 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. Wednesday.
Pawhuska's Ward One seat and Ward Two seat, currently occupied by Roger Taylor and Susan Bayro ... read more »
Vera man allegedly points gun at other person
Nov 26, 2024
A Vera Oklahoma man was in Washington County District Court on Tuesday after allegedly pointing a gun at another person.
20-year-old Evan D. Ramsey faces a Felony charge of pointing a firearm after he allegedly pointed a firearm at a family member.
Court d ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Facing Felony Child Abuse Charge
Nov 26, 2024
A 30-year-old Bartlesville man is facing a felony child abuse charge after allegedly hitting a juvenile with a cord.
Jose Baltazar Bran Ramos appeared in Washington County District Court on Tuesday for his initial appearance. According to an affidavit, the juvenile victim in the ca ... read more »
Local Communities Putting on Christmas Parades
Nov 26, 2024
With the Christmas season in the air, there are several parades coming up across our listening area, many of which we will be broadcasting live on our radio stations and streaming to watch online as well.
On Saturday, December 7th, Pawhuska's Christmas parade will step off at 5 ... read more »
Cherokee Nation, State of Oklahoma Reach Tentative Tribal Tag Compact Agreement
Nov 26, 2024
The state of Oklahoma and Cherokee Nation announced Tuesday a tentative agreement to amend and extend their motor vehicle tag compact, reaching a deal that benefits both Cherokee Nation citizens and Oklahomans alike.
The agreement remains tentative pending the approval of the ... read more »
Ihrig, Albers Join Truity Board of Directors
Nov 26, 2024
Andrew Ihrig and Clint Albers have joined the Truity Credit Union Board of Directors.
Ihrig, who is president and general counsel of Musselman Abstract Company, was appointed to fill Brit Parker's vacancy. Ihrig is also a named partner and licensed attorney at Maddux, Ihrig, & Shamhar ... read more »
First Presbyterian Advent Concert Series
Nov 26, 2024
It's time for the Advent Concert Series, which is being held at First Presbyterian Church, 5th and Dewey, the first three Wednesdays at noon in December.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTTION, Kathy Sterwart said the music starts at 12:15pm but you can come early, like around noon ... read more »
City Water Utilities Update
Nov 25, 2024
Appearing on CITY MATTERS on KWON Radio, Bartlesville City Water Utilities Director Terry Lauritsen reminded all that in the spirit of Thanksgiving you know we do have police and fire that are in service also water plant and wastewater plant staff works those days because those entities need to c ... read more »
Tuxedo Bridge Update
Nov 25, 2024
Work has finally begun on the Tuxedo Bridge repair project. Appearing on CITY MATTERS, City Engineer Michah Siemers said the contractor is currently working on removing the bridge deck as we speak.
As for when the project will be completed, Siemers said, "We're looking at ... read more »