At Monday's Dewey City Council meeting, the council approved the purchase of two used vehicles and upfitting for $44,000 for the Dewey Police department. The funds were from the American Rescue Plan Act. Also, Dewey Police Jimmy Gray honored Officer Talbett LeMaster for saving ... read more »

The City of Nowata announced on Monday that the  EPA and DEQ are working in conjunction with all public water supply systems in the State of Oklahoma to gather data by conducting a Lead Service Line Inventory. The City of Nowata said in a press release that they have completed their inventor ... read more »

Late last week, Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters sent an e-mail to all Superintendents across the state saying that enrolled students were to watch a 90 second video to all kids and send it to their parents.   In the video, Walters prays for students across the state and an ... read more »

One of the most recognizable faces of the Osage Nation is being made into one of the latest Mattel Barbie dolls. Maria Tallchief, who served as the first Native American prima ballerina, was made in part for Mattel's goal of acknowledging women who have accomplished great things.   ... read more »

The Board of Osage County Commissioners convened for a brief and productive meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning to discuss an assortment of items.   There was discussion regarding three quotes the Board received to replace some of the existing hog and sheep pens at the Osage ... read more »

The Pawhuska City Council has decided to give City Manager Jerry Eubanks a $25,000 raise. This comes after Assistant City Manager Carol Jones announced she would be resigning.    Here is what Eubanks had to say on Jones' resignation during Tuesday evening's regularly sch ... read more »

Authorities are actively investigating a dog attack that occurred on Friday morning.   In an update Monday, Ward says BPD recognizes the concern this incident has raised within the community and want to assure residents that the safety and well-being of all citizens remain our highes ... read more »

Oklahoma Wesleyan University in Bartlesville is known for excellence in all their educational oppportunities, including the arts.   Appearing on Community Connection, OKWU's Dean of Education and Humanities Jason Flick and graduate assistant Krista Albertson invited all high scho ... read more »

A Bartlesville man was in Washington County District Court on Friday after allegedly making threats to St. John Jane Phillips Hospital. 33-year-old Joshua Luellen was charged with one felony count of Terrorism Hoax after he allegedly called the hospital on the evening of Sept. 23 and made thr ... read more »

Bartlesville Police responded Friday morning to a report of a pack of dogs attacking several people. Bartlesville Police Deputy Chief Andrew Ward has more information. "At approximately 10:30 this morning, the Bartlesville Police Department was called to the 500 block East 12th Stree ... read more »

As food insecurity grows in Washington County, Agape’ Mission is urging the community to step forward with donations and volunteer efforts to support its essential programs. During a recent interview on KWON Radio’s Community Connection show, Executive Director Sherri Smith highlighte ... read more »

The Washington County Commissioners have a very short agenda planned for their Monday morning meeting. The commissioners are expected to receive a report from the Election Board for expenses in October and then hold a bid opening for six months-worth of road materials. The meeting begins ... read more »

A fatal collision early Wednesday morning on OK-99, approximately 3.3 miles north of Osage, has claimed the life of a 19-year-old Pawhuska resident. The incident occurred at approximately 4:26 a.m. when a 2002 Ford Ranger driven by William T. ... read more »

Caney Valley High School Senior Ethan Brown has been named one of the Patriot Auto Students of the Month for October, presented by Truity Credit Union and Bartlesville Radio.   Brown is a member of the National Honor Society, on the Academic Bowl team, the vice president of the Caney ... read more »

Pawhuska High School Senior Mikayla Miller has been named one of the Patriot Auto Students of the Month for October, presented by Truity Credit Union and Bartlesville Radio.   Miller is the president of the Pawhuska FFA Chapter, president of the senior class, vice president of the st ... read more »