In an effort to help Native Americans in the entertainment industry, the Cherokee Nation is starting a film certification program. The Cherokee Film Institute looks to hone in on hands-on training for students, project development and an opportunity for student mentorships.   Classes ... read more »

The long-awaited Tuxedo Boulevard bridge repair may be facing another delay, after bids for the project came in more than double the amount budgeted.   The Bartlesville City Council rejected all bids Tuesday for a project that would have fixed the westbound Tuxedo bridge over the Can ... read more »

  Nowata football aims to bounce back from a 50-6 loss to Pawhuska on Friday night. Ironmen Head Coach Chance Juby says that though it was a difficult the focus in now on the present.    Nowata now shifts focus on their away game against Warner Friday, an Eagles team th ... read more »

Osage Nation WIC will be holding a health fair to celebrate 50 years on Friday, September 27th. Students from several area schools are invited to the event, which is scheduled to take place at the Wakon Iron Hall in Pawhuska. This is a clinic aimed at children under the age of five.   ... read more »

A Pawhuska event that has been going strong for many years is about to turn 20 in a few weeks. The Tulsa Rocketry Club will be putting on the 20th High Frontier event on Saturday, September 21st and Sunday, September 22nd at the Pawhuska Municipal Airport.   The drag races will take ... read more »

The highly anticipated OKM Music Oktoberfest is set to return to Bartlesville on October 5, promising an unforgettable blend of traditional German festivities and local charm.  Celebrated for its vibrant showcase of Bartlesville’s cultural spirit, OKM Music’s Oktoberfest offe ... read more »

Quinn Schipper has been officially appointed to the Ward 4 City Council seat, following the unexpired term of Billie Roane. Schipper, who was one of seven applicants for the position, received unanimous approval from the City Council on June 3.   Appearing on KWON's COMMUNITY CON ... read more »

By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected Oklahoma's emergency appeal seeking to restore a $4.5 million grant for family planning services in an ongoing dispute over the state's refusal to refer pregnant women to a nationwide hotline that provides info ... read more »

Northeast Oklahoma travelers to the Big Apple now have another option, as Delta Air Lines began non-stop flights from Tulsa International Airport to New York LaGuardia on Wednesday morning. Airport officials held a ribbon cutting for the inaugural Delta flight, which now joins American Airlin ... read more »

The Bartlesville City Council unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday to enhance First Amendment and public safety protections for attendees, drag performers and protestors for the upcoming Bartlesville Pride Festival at Unity Square.   CLICK HERE FOR THE AUDIO VERSION OF THIS STORY ... read more »

A Tulsa man appeared in Washington County District Court on Tuesday after being arrested last week on assault, battery of an officer among other charges in Bartlesville.   22-year old Joshua Phillips was charged with domestic abuse, (simple assault) and battery of a police officer, a ... read more »

In a separate item of discussion at Tuesday's Board of Osage County Commissioners meeting was the budget amount for Osage County Tourism. Tourism Director Mary Beth Moore spoke on that topic and said budget revenue had increased slightly from this time last year. Moore added that she was requ ... read more »

The Nowata County Commisioners held their weekly meeting on Tuesday. Vice-Chairman Paul Crupper gave an update on an improvement to the Courthouse, saying that quotes on the repairs to the walls of the courthouse will be in this week.   The  board also approved the budget worksh ... read more »

At Monday's Board of Osage County Commissioners meeting, more budgets were reviewed for possible approval for the 204-2025 fiscal year. This included the Treasurer's Office, District Attorney's Office, Election Board and E-911. Here is Election Board Secretary Kelly Chouteau on any ch ... read more »

The Washington County Commissioners had a fairly brief meeting Tuesday morning, where they approved a plat map for the Washington County Emergency Management Complex. The EOC complex is under construction on Bison Road, just north of U.S. Highway 60. Since the complex is within Bartlesville C ... read more »