Congressman Brecheen voted "yes" to pass the "One Big Beautiful Bill." The Congressman issued this official statement: "After a long night working with the White House and leadership, I voted yes to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill after I was convinced our effor ... read more »

If you've ever been involved in anything of a legal nature in Washington County, you've likely vistited the Washington County Court Clerk's office. Even if you haven't, you've seen the office just as you walk into the courthouse.   Washington County Court Clerk Je ... read more »

Bartlesville, Dewey, and Nowata are gearing up for festive Fourth of July celebrations, while Copan’s fireworks have been postponed to Labor Day due to high lake levels.   Bartlesville Kiwanis will host its annual Freedom Fest celebration at Sooner Park starting at 5 p.m. Firew ... read more »

The Nowata Fire Department is inviting the community to cool off and have some fun during the 1st Annual Firefighters vs. Community Water Fight, set for today, Wednesday, July 3 at 5:30 p.m.   Residents are encouraged to line their streets with water hoses, water guns, and water ball ... read more »

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.    (Photo courtesy of missingkids.or ... read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 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 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »