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Fire Hydrant Testing Starts in Bartlesville

Apr 16, 2026

The testing and flushing of fire hydrants will begin later this month. This is a part of the City of Bartlesville's yearly flushing program to ensure hydrants are working properly across town.   As always, testing and flushing will be conducted in sections. Some of the flushing w ... read more »

Phones Down, Civilization Saved

Apr 16, 2026

In a shocking twist no one saw coming, except literally everyone who’s watched a teenager try to function without Wi-Fi, the Oklahoma Senate has overwhelmingly passed a bill to keep cellphones out of schools. Senate Bill House Bill 1276 cruised through with a 41-5 vote, pushing forward a re ... read more »

Laughing Gas Gets Serious

Apr 16, 2026

Looks like Oklahoma lawmakers woke up this week and decided the party balloons were getting a little too funny. The State Senate unanimously approved House Bill 1933. Lawmakers are suddenly agreeing on something. That somethig is making it illegal to inhale, ingest, possess, buy, or sell nitrous ... read more »

KWON's Severe Weather Coverage Featured by KJRH

Apr 16, 2026

When severe weather strikes the area, our listeners know to tune to KWON, the One You Trust, for the latest information. Tulsa television station KJRH 2 News Oklahoma featured our storm coverage Wednesday for a 10 p.m. news story on the importance of AM radio. CLICK HERE for Brodie Myers& ... read more »

'Text to Give' Signs Debut in Bartlesville

Apr 16, 2026

New signage has been installed at major intersections along Highway 75/Washington Boulevard in Bartlesville as part of an effort to support residents experiencing homelessness.   City officials say the signs were placed by the city’s Unsheltered Homeless Task Force to promote a ... read more »

BPD Fallen Officers Service Set for May 13

Apr 16, 2026

The Bartlesville Police Department will honor fallen officers during its annual Officer Memorial Day Ceremony on May 13.   The event is scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. at the Public Safety Complex, 615 S. Johnstone Ave.   The ceremony will feature a moment of silence, rema ... read more »

Bartlesville City Council Calls Special Meeting for Tuesday

Apr 16, 2026

The Bartlesville City Council has called a special meeting for Tuesday afternoon as city officials begin the detailed budgeting process.   The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Council Chambers of Bartlesville City Hall, where council members are expected to discuss and acc ... read more »

Independence, KS Man Charged With Terrorism Hoax

Apr 15, 2026

An Independence, Kan. man is facing a felony charge in Washington County after allegedly threatening to kill people in a Bartlesville hospital.   59-year-old Marty Brown was charged on Wednesday with terrorism hoax.   According to the Bartlesville Police Department, Brow ... read more »

Bartlesville Man Charged With Lewd Acts to a Minor

Apr 15, 2026

A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly performing sexual acts on a minor.   27-year-old Ace Edmison was charged on Wednesday with lewd acts to a minor child.   According to the Bartlesville Police Department, the victim disclosed to authorities in F ... read more »