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SPCA Featured Pet of the Week: Bonded Pair

Aug 01, 2025

Sometimes facing the world alone is at least half of your problems. A world that is cruel and built for two, sometimes having a partner is the way to go.   At 3 or 4 years old, Little Kitty and Big Kitty have found companionship, safety and comfort in each other since before coming t ... read more »

Tulsa Woman Takes Advantage of Disaster Relief Loan

Aug 01, 2025

A Tulsa woman appeared out of custody in Washington County Court on Friday after allegedly applying for a disaster relief loan that she didn't qualify for. Brittany Hester is charged with three felony counts of falsely obtaining credit, being in violation of the Oklahoma Computer Crimes Act a ... read more »

Osage Co Commissioners to Meet Briefly on Monday

Aug 01, 2025

The Board of Osage County Commissioners will convene for what appears to be a brief meeting on Monday morning.  At that meeting, there will be discussion and possible action taken to open and award the bids for the relocation of a section of the grandstands at the Osage County Fairground ... read more »

Truity Credit Union Introduces A New Logo and a Brand Refresh

Aug 01, 2025

Truity Credit Union announces the launch of a refreshed brand identity. This transformation is the result of a long-term initiative to modernize Truity’s image while staying true to its core values and mission.   Truity is rolling out a new logo and visual identity across all g ... read more »

Truity Credit Union Launched Pawhuska Spirit Debit Card

Aug 01, 2025

Truity Credit Union has launched a new Spirit Debit Card in partnership with Pawhuska Public Schools. This custom-designed card allows members to showcase their Pawhuska pride while supporting local students through every transaction.   The Pawhuska Spirit Debit Card is available wit ... read more »

2025 Washington County Free Fair Sept 2-6

Aug 01, 2025

The Washington County Free Fair is September 2-6, at the Washington COunty Fairgounds in Dewey with a a brand-new theme: Having a Blast!   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION. Free Fair Chaorman Rebecca Moses and Board Member Lucas Foster said the Washington County Free Fair will alway ... read more »

Pawhuska School Enrollment Next Week

Jul 31, 2025

The enrollment period for Pawhuska students will be this coming Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at the elementary cafeteria. Staff will be on hand to help with enrollment from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.    New students must enroll in-person and bring a birth certificate, immunization record ... read more »

Cherokee Nation Assisting Communities With Paperwork

Jul 31, 2025

The Cherokee Nation is coming to South Coffeyville on Tuesday, August 12th to assist citizens with paperwork or help with getting an updated photo ID. Over the next few months, Cherokee Vote, along with several other Cherokee Nation services will be going across northeast Oklahoma to help meet th ... read more »

Kay County Commissioner Charged With Cattle Theft

Jul 31, 2025

Radio Oklahoma News Network A Kay County commissioner has been indicted on 10 felony charges over an alleged cattle theft scheme. 36-year-old Shane Douglas Jones is charged with one count of livestock larceny and nine counts of branding with intent to defraud. The indictment alleges that ... read more »

City of Bartlesville Conducting Testing Next Week

Jul 31, 2025

A routine sanitary sewer system test will take place in the Hillcrest Heights neighborhood next week. The City of Bartlesville will be conducting this test beginning Monday and running through Friday. These tests help identify problems that may arise when heavy rains come. During this time, c ... read more »

Dewey Hotel Movie Night - The Sandlot

Jul 31, 2025

You are invited to The Historic Dewey Hotel and Museum for Family Movie Night on Saturday, Aug 2, 9:00 pm in the north side of the hotel at 801 N Delaware St,in Dewey.   Appearing on KWON Radio’s Community Connection, Joe Sears said You are invited to bring your family and ... read more »

UPDATE: Escapee from Dick Connor Correctional Facility Back in Custody

Jul 30, 2025

July 31, 2025 UPDATE | This subject has been located and is back in custody. A search is underway after a man escaped from the Dick Connor Correctional Facility Wednesday morning. Ponca Green, who also escaped from a penal institution in 2009, has noticeable tattoos on his face and neck area. ... read more »

Osage Co Commissioners Get More Funding for Districts

Jul 30, 2025

Osage County Assessor Ed Quinton Jr. informed the Board of Osage County Commissioner of a surplus. With those funds, he suggested giving each district $75,000 for the commissioners to use as they see fit. Quinton added this is something he would like to do in future years if that is possible. ... read more »

West Tuxedo Bridge Reopens After Months-Long Project

Jul 30, 2025

The westbound Tuxedo Boulevard bridge in Bartlesville is finally open. Striping was recently completed following a 10-month project to re-deck the west bridge and both westbound lanes are open. A pothole formed on the bridge in January 2023, causing one lane of traffic to be closed. The c ... read more »

Voter Registration Deadline for Pawhuska Bond Election Nears

Jul 30, 2025

The deadline to register for the upcoming Pawhuska School District Special Bond Election is Friday, August 15th. Voters living within the school district will vote on a $3.7 million bond that will go toward facility improvements and transportation upgrades. In order for the bond to pass, 60 perce ... read more »