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Apr 24, 2025

Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Bartlesville Public Schools Superintendent Chuck McCauley announced some class expansions for the 2025-2026 school year, with a focus on career and technical education programs.   McCauley said, "Due to growing student interest, BPS is adding a...read full story »

Feb 11, 2025

The lanes are filling up quickly for Bowl for Kids’ Sake 2025, the biggest annual fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bartlesville. Todd Edwards joined KWON Radio's Community Connection to discuss the event, which supports one-on-one youth mentoring in the community.   ...read full story »

Jul 25, 2022

During the weekly meeting of the Washington County Commissioners' meeting on July 25, ARPA funds were reviewed and approved for the on-going upgrade of the county's communications system that is used by both the sheriff's office and Emergency Management.  Kory Cox, Director o...read full story »

Nov 14, 2025

It’s been a little over a month since Lindel Fields was appointed as Oklahoma’s State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Prior to his appointment by Gov. Kevin Stitt, Fields was the superintendent of Tri County Tech in Bartlesville until his retirement in 2021. In a sit-down interv...read full story »

Dec 18, 2024

Phillips 66 executive management will host a webcast at 11 a.m. Central Time on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, to discuss the company’s fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 financial results, which will be released earlier that day. To access the webcast, go to the Events and Presentations section...read full story »

May 14, 2025

This week, the Oklahoma State Legislature passed a bill that will prohibit the use of cell phones and other personal electronic devices during the school day beginning next year. Pawhuska Superintendent Chris Tanner says this is something all schools must abide by and adds that the district needs...read full story »

Nov 18, 2022

Irate customers have taken to social media with negative comments about the dramatic increases they are seeing on utility bills, which may have contributed to the most recent announcement by Public Service Company (PSO) that they are petitioning the Oklahoma Corporate Commission (OCC) for approva...read full story »

Nov 03, 2025

The Dewey City Council on Monday night unanimously approved all items on its agenda, including the issuance of $1.46 million in General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025. The city plans to officially close on the bond funding on December 18. The approved ordinance, No. 2025-1616, authorizes the i...read full story »

Oct 05, 2022

The Cherokee Nation is planning the building of a Career Campus after Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskins, Jr. finalized the Career Readiness Act. He had promised earlier this year to help youth and young adults who are struggling to find jobs after the continued COVID disruptions. ...read full story »

Apr 22, 2025

You are invited to our 2025 Night of Scholars and Champions banquet at Oklahoma Wesleyan University Mueller Sports Center on Tuesday, May 6, at 6pm, us as we honor academic excellence and achievement within our community.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Patriot Auto Principal De...read full story »

Jun 11, 2025

The 71st Annual Ben Johnson Days starts this week in Pawhuska at the Osage County Fairgrounds. After Thursday's Uncorked Party, festivities at the fairgrounds get underway starting at 9:00am on Friday. Ben Johnson Days Committee Chairman Cody Garnett says there is ever...read full story »

Aug 18, 2025

On Tuesday afternoon, the Pawhuska Chamber of Commerce has invited Superintendent Chris Tanner to come speak at the Community Center at noon. Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, Mike McCartney said this is a great opportunity to get information about the coming school year. If you ...read full story »

Jul 24, 2024

Bartlesville Public Schools will have a new Pom Coach for the 2024-2025 season. Gloria Castillo has been appointed to that position. A press release states that Castillo served as an assistant pom coach last year and that Castillo has a lot of experience and knowledge that will serve well in this...read full story »

Sep 02, 2025

The Cherokee Nation celebrated its 73rd Annual Cherokee National Holiday in Talequah this weekend. The Cherokee National Holiday commemorates the signing of the Cherokee Nation Constitution in 1839. The event is a celebration of the shared history and heritage of the Cherokee p...read full story »

Nov 19, 2024

The Pawhuska School Board had a special meeting on Monday after being unable to provide a quorum the week before. In what was a short meeting, the Board approved a memorandum of understanding with Grand Mental Health for the 2024-2025 school year. Superintendent Chris Tanner explains what that me...read full story »