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Flooding, Severe Risk Increases Through Weekend
Apr 26, 2024
Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms forecast over the weekend have resulted in a flood watch being issued for several counties in Oklahoma, including the counties in our listening area.
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Several Rounds of Storms Impact Area Through Sunday
Apr 25, 2024
An active weather pattern will bring several chances of storms during the next few days across northeast Oklahoma and southeast Kansas.
Here’s News On 6 Meteorologist Stephen Nehrenz.
Severe storm threat continues Friday as thunderstorms are forecast to be ongoing across parts ... read more »
Osage Co Commissioners to Meet Monday
Apr 26, 2024
The Board of Osage County Commissioners will convene for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning.
At that meeting, the Board will hear a presentation from a representative from Alliance Business Services regarding the expiration of the countywide contract ... read more »
CAPITOL CALL Powered by Phillips 66 4-26-24
Apr 26, 2024
The budget, a few bills, a flat tax proposal and which time zone were the topics on CAPITOL CALL Powered by Phillips 66 on KWON Friday morning.
Rep Judd Strom said the state budget is getting closer to completion.
Rep John B. Kane talked about a proposed flat tax.
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Bartlesville Police Chief Kevin Ickleberry Responds to Video
Apr 25, 2024
A grandmother was speeding on the west side of town attempting to get her granddaughter to the hospital. When the officer attempted to initiate the traffic stop, she passed a vehicle at a stop sign and went through another stop sign before finally stopping.
She indicated to the off ... read more »
Eldercare on KWON: The Good, The Bad, The BBQ and Foundation Therapists
Apr 25, 2024
Elder Care is a non-profit organization designed to be the central coordinator of services for aging adults and their families. Our team is here to help you live a healthy, happy, & independent life!
Established in 1983, Elder Care provides innovative programs through a customi ... read more »
Improvements Could Be Coming to Portions of Pathfinder Parkway
Apr 25, 2024
Improvements could soon be coming to portions of Pathfinder Parkway. City Engineer Micah Siemers says that nearly $800,000 in carry-over funds remain to make improvements to the city-wide trail and he says we could be seeing that happen sooner rather than later:
“We anticipat ... read more »
Turpentine Creek Holding Ribbon Cutting Ceremony This Weekend
Apr 25, 2024
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Eureka Springs, Arkansas will have a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday to mark a major milestone with the development of an additional 14 acres of land, and they are calling it Freedom Field.
With this expansion, the sanctuary will be able to a ... read more »
OKM 40th Anniversary Festival
Apr 25, 2024
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Mary Lynn Mihm with OKM Music proudly reminded everyone that this year's festival is the 40th Annual event!
OKM is goin back 40 years to celebrate with three great shows just as they did witht he first festival AND they are also celebrating with the youn ... read more »
Severe Storm, Heavy Rain Potential Increases Through Weekend
Apr 24, 2024
An active weather pattern will bring several chances of storms during the next few days across northeast Oklahoma and southeast Kansas.
According to the National Weather Service in Tulsa, thunderstorms are forecast to organize and move into the area overnight tonight (Wednesday), w ... read more »
Doenges Family of Autos: 83 Years in Bartlesville
Apr 25, 2024
Doenges Ford is celebrating their 83rd anniversary this month!
Appearing on KWON's CAR TALK on Thursday, Brad Doenges, Bob Doenges and Joe Dillion share some of the history and memories of the dealership throughout the years.
Doenges began in Bartlesville 8 ... read more »
Senate Votes to Override Stitt's Veto of Oklahoma Survivor's Act
Apr 24, 2024
It's a first for this legislative session, as the State Senate has voted to override the governor’s veto on the Oklahoma Survivors Act.
Sen. Bill Coleman of Ponca City made the announcement.
The law allows domestic violence victims found guilty of a crime t ... read more »
Bridge Project Still Put on Hold
Apr 24, 2024
Director of Engineering for the City of Bartlesville, Micah Siemers says the 1.2 million dollar Tuxedo Bridge Rehabilitation Project is still postponed, as regulatory agencies discovered the possibility of bats and mussels in the area earlier this year. Here is what Siemers had to say on our City ... read more »
Sooner Park Pickleball Court Update
Apr 24, 2024
The work continues on the voter-approved pickle ball court project in Sooner Park, with initial pavement of the courts complete and perimeter fencing installed.
Engineer Director, Micah Siemers, said lighting for the project has been added to the base project and is in the process of being in ... read more »
Caney Grocery Still In Business
Apr 24, 2024
Caney Grocery in Kansas is still in business, thanks to action from the City Council.
After a special workshop meeting Monday night, the decision was made by Caney council members to keep the store operating as normal, while looking at the numbers again in 90 days.
C ... read more »