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Wesleyan Christian School Celebrates Class of 2026

May 15, 2026

Wesleyan Christian School held its graduation ceremony Friday evening inside the school gymnasium, honoring 23 seniors as they officially became members of the Class of 2026. The ceremony began with a welcome and invocation from Kimberly Conrad, who has served as a science teacher at Wesleyan Chr ... read more »

Bartlesville Man Charged With Trafficking Drugs

May 15, 2026

A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly possessing nearly six ounces of methamphetamine.   40-year-old Christopher Lyons was charged on Friday with trafficking in illegal drugs and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.   According to the Washing ... read more »

Bartlesville Man Charged With Possession of CSAM

May 15, 2026

A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly possessing child pornography.   61-year-old Robert Neal was charged on Friday with possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and a violation of the Oklahoma Computer Crimes Act.   According to the Bartle ... read more »

Bartlesville Man Charged With Child Neglect

May 15, 2026

A Bartlesville man is facing felony charges after allegedly leaving methamphetamine within the reach of a child.   35-year-old Dwight Cheeseman IV was charged with child neglect, and misdemeanor charges of possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) and unlawful possession o ... read more »

Summer Reading Program Coming Up in Pawhuska

May 15, 2026

The Pawhuska Public Library will be having its summer reading program once again each Wednesday beginning on May 27. It will run through Wednesday, July 22 and various topics will be tackled.    A ranger from Osage Hills State Park will stop by, Discovery Lab in Tulsa will teach ... read more »

Osage Nation Fitness Center Hosting Color Run

May 15, 2026

The first ever Osage Nation color run will be taking place Tuesday, May 26 at the Osage Nation Health Complex. The 5K, obstacle course and fun run begins at 10 a.m. and will feature snow cones, burgers, prizes and more.    it is encouraged you bring a white T-shirt. Medals will ... read more »

Popular Fishing Spot on Oologah Lake Closing for Repairs

May 15, 2026

The Verdigris River Park at Oologah Lake will be closed for the next ten months, as a repair project is being completed, this according to the News on 6. The area is a popular fishing spot on Oologah Lake, but the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers says infrastructure improvements are needed. Here is wh ... read more »

Osage Co Commissioners to Meet Monday

May 15, 2026

The Board of Osage County Commissioners will convene for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning. During that meeting, Beth Reed and Tucker Link will talk about the possibility of Pawhuska Hospital using the P3 Pooled Financial Program. There will also be discus ... read more »

Get Real Ministries Kicks Off Summer of Service and Prayer

May 15, 2026

Get Real Ministries’ approach to community connection is saying they are the "I Love Jesus" denomination.   Appearing on KWON Radio's COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Pastors Rando and Shiloh Gamble from Get Real Ministries said, "We are moving beyond church walls to ac ... read more »

Cindy Byrd Pivots Campaign to State Treasurer

May 15, 2026

Current Oklahoma State Auditor Cindy Byrd recently announced a significant shift in her political ambitions, moving from the Lieutenant Governor’s race to the race for State Treasurer. Byrd said, "Ribbon cuttings is really not my wheelhouse. I'm more of the get into the nitty gritt ... read more »

Sample Ballots Now Available for June 16 Election

May 15, 2026

Sample ballots for the June 16 primary election are now available through the Oklahoma State Election Board’s OK Voter Portal, according to the Washington County Election Board. Voters can view or download their sample ballot online or pick up a copy at the Washington County Election Bo ... read more »

Washington Co. Commissioners to Meet Monday

May 15, 2026

The Washington County Commissioners will meet Monday morning for several items of business. According to an agenda, the commissioners will discuss a detention services agreement with Creek County and an independent contractor agreement with Green Country Valuation Services. Additionally, ... read more »

Caney Valley Class of 2026 Graduates Thursday Evening

May 14, 2026

The senior class of Caney Valley graduated 48 seniors on Thursday night in front of a standing room only crowd at the Trojan football field.    Class President Abby Daigle gave opening remarks and Trevor Morgan gave the invocation. Both Salutatorian Noah Reynolds and Valedictori ... read more »

Bridenstine Becoming CEO of Quantum Space

May 14, 2026

It was recently announced that former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine will be the new CEO of Quantum Space. The company says the move will accelerate their role in U.S. space defense and commercial operations, this according to the News on 6.   Bridenstine served as NASA Administr ... read more »

Dewey High School Student Arrested After Bringing Gun to Campus

May 14, 2026

A Dewey High School senior was taken into custody Thursday morning after officers recovered a handgun from a vehicle on campus following a report from a parent, according to Dewey Police Chief Jimmy Gray. School Resource Officer McCully received a call at about 9:49 a.m. regarding a student r ... read more »