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Nowata Class Days on KRIG

Apr 11, 2026

Seniors from Nowata High School reflected on their favorite memories, played their favorite music and talked about their fellow seniors on Saturday afternoon during Class Days on 104.9 - KRIG. Nowata Class Days on KRIG was presented by Totel CSI, Tri County Tech, Nowata Automotive Services, B ... read more »

Historic Fiber Internet Project in Wann

Apr 11, 2026

CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL VOICER.   A landmark fiber internet project is underway in Wann between Atlas Broadband and the Oklahoma Broadband Office.   Executive Director of the Oklahoma Broadband Office Michael Sanders says the project is life-changing.   The ... read more »

Young Professionals of Bartlesville Holds Annual Gala

Apr 11, 2026

Young Professionals of Bartlesville hosted their third annual Emerging Stars under 40 Blue Gala on Friday night at Tri County Tech Event Center.  More than 60 people were nominated for this year’s awards, with 10 specifically recognized and awarded a donation to their favorite charity. ... read more »

Local Woman Gains Fans as Space Grandma

Apr 10, 2026

To those of us the Dewey and Bartlesville area, she is known as Cleo Stanberry. However, she is gaining fame as Space Grandma!. Miss Cleo's grandsons, Barry and Bryan Bohnsack, both work at Lockheed-Martin and they each had a hand in building the Artemis II spaceship that recently circled ... read more »

Washington Co. Commissioners Meeting Monday

Apr 10, 2026

The Board of Washington County Commissioners have a regularly scheduled meeting Monday morning at the Washington County Administration Building.   The board will review an engagement letter from Turner and Associates for services provided, review three agreements for work on private ... read more »

Nowata Co. Commissioners Regular Meeting Monday

Apr 10, 2026

The Board of Nowata County Commissioners have a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday morning at the Nowata County Annex.   The commissioners will discuss courthouse improvements, revisit a proclamation and area permission letter from Nowata emergency services. The board will also re ... read more »

Osage County Inmates Helping Pick Up Trash

Apr 10, 2026

The Osage County Sheriff's Office is highlighting their roadside inmate trash pickup crew.  According to a Facebook post from the Osage County Sheriff's Office, they have cleared more than 200 miles of county roads and state highways in 2026 alone. Additionally, they have removed ... read more »

Osage Co Commissioners to Meet Monday

Apr 10, 2026

The Board of Osage County Commissioners have a regularly scheduled meeting planned for this Monday at the fairgrounds.    During Monday's meeting, there will be discussion to allow the commissioners to execute a quitclaim to the current owner of an older easement that isn ... read more »

Bartlesville Man Charged With Assaulting an Officer

Apr 10, 2026

A Bartlesville man was seen in Washington County Court on Friday for allegedly assaulting a police officer.    It is alleged that once officers responded to the address, they could hear yelling from inside the home. The defendant, Christopher McCool answered the door and when of ... read more »

St. John Catholic School Briefly Cleared

Apr 10, 2026

A Facebook post on the St. John Catholic School page simply stated, "Parents: all clear. It's safe to return to the building." We called the school and received a reply that they "have no statement at this time and the matter was only a precaution." ... read more »

CAPITOL CALL Powered by Phillps 66: The State Budget Deal

Apr 10, 2026

An early Oklahoma state buget deal has been made. Appearing on CAPITOL CALL Powered by Phillips 66, State Representatives Judd Strom (District 10) and John B. Kane (District 11) talked about he early passage of the state budget and the potential for the legislature to adjourn before the constitut ... read more »

Arvest Bank’s Million Meals Campaign Returns to Fight Local Hunger

Apr 10, 2026

Bartlesville-area residents have an opportunity to help fight food insecurity as Arvest Bank launches its 16th annual Million Meals campaign, benefiting partners like Catholic Charities Mary Martha Outreach and the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry in Nowata.   Appearing on KWON Radio ... read more »

Rep. Strom Appointed to CSG South Fiscal Affairs Committee

Apr 10, 2026

Rep. Judd Strom, R-Copan, has been appointed by House Speaker Kyle Hilbert to serve on the Fiscal Affairs & Government Operations Committee of the Council of State Governments Southern Office for the 2026-2027 term.   Strom will serve a one-year term on the committee, which focus ... read more »

KWON Takes Home OAB's Station of the Year Award and Several Others

Apr 10, 2026

KWON repeated as non-metro Station of the Year for 2025 from the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters taking home the top honor Thursday night in Oklahoma City as “Best in Show” for the second year in a row.    Other awards went to Evan Farhbach, who won best play-by ... read more »

Oklahoma Lawmakers Reach 2026 Budget Deal

Apr 10, 2026

Oklahoma leaders have finalized a 2026 state budget that prioritizes education, infrastructure, and public services.   The plan includes $192 million for education and $136 million for capital projects at University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University. It also directs $49 milli ... read more »