A Dewey pet groomer is facing animal cruelty charges following a police investigation.   50-year-old Angela Aldana, owner of Angie's Pet Salon, was charged Monday with two misdemeanor counts of cruelty to animals. Aldana made her initial appearance in Washington County District C ... read more »

Local filmmaker John-Clay Burnett has released a heartwarming new short film, The Case of the Missing Boot, created entirely with his family. The 20-minute adventure is available on YouTube and it follows four young brothers who form a detective squad to solve the mystery of a missing boot— ... read more »

The latest on the Bartlesville municipally-owned golf course, the city's unsheltered task force, flouride in the water and local roads topped our conversation with Bartlesville city councilman Aaron Kirpatrick on KWON's CITY MATTERS program on Tuesday.   City Coucilor Kirpatr ... read more »

Former Montgomery County, Kansas Sheriff Bobby Dierks was arrested over the Fourth of July Weekend. According to the Cowley County Jail Roster, Dierks was arrested for driving under the influence, transporting an open container and failure to report an accident. In April, Dierks joi ... read more »

The Bartlesville Roundup Club (BRUC) is saddling up for another exciting Green Country Rodeo packed full of professional rodeo action and family entertainment. It all takes place  at the Bartlesville Roundup Club arena, located on the west side of town across from the airport, on July 24, 25 ... read more »

Adams Golf Club in Bartlesville will have new rates and a new name when the course reopens after an extensive renovation.   The Bartlesville City Council approved the new rates Monday evening and officially heard the new name, "Boots Hollow Golf Club," from Golf Director De ... read more »

After multiple rounds of thunderstorms over the past several weeks, Washington County crews are still working to clear downed trees from the roadside, fixing washouts and repairing drainage horns that were innundated with water. Commissioner Mike Dunlap says roadway mowing has been delayed be ... read more »

The Bartlesville City Council will meet Monday evening, with several items on the agenda for possible action. The council is expected to hear an update from the Unsheltered Homeless Task Force on the continued progress to address concerns of the community. Additionally, the council is expecte ... read more »

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Bartlesville and Dewey are hosting a unique fundraiser this weekend with Glow Bingo. The event that was inspired by board member Cory Snelson’s idea, will take place Saturday, July 12, at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and games b ... read more »

Congressman Brecheen voted "yes" to pass the "One Big Beautiful Bill." The Congressman issued this official statement: "After a long night working with the White House and leadership, I voted yes to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill after I was convinced our effor ... read more »

If you've ever been involved in anything of a legal nature in Washington County, you've likely vistited the Washington County Court Clerk's office. Even if you haven't, you've seen the office just as you walk into the courthouse.   Washington County Court Clerk Je ... read more »

Bartlesville, Dewey, and Nowata are gearing up for festive Fourth of July celebrations, while Copan’s fireworks have been postponed to Labor Day due to high lake levels.   Bartlesville Kiwanis will host its annual Freedom Fest celebration at Sooner Park starting at 5 p.m. Firew ... read more »

The Nowata Fire Department is inviting the community to cool off and have some fun during the 1st Annual Firefighters vs. Community Water Fight, set for today, Wednesday, July 3 at 5:30 p.m.   Residents are encouraged to line their streets with water hoses, water guns, and water ball ... read more »

A 17-year old girl from Pawhuska is missing. Dayna Denise Fesler was last seen in Pawhuska on Tuesday, June 24th. Fesler has a pierced nose and if you have any information, you are asked to call the Pawhuska Police Department at 918-287-4545.    (Photo courtesy of missingkids.or ... read more »

The City of Nowata is selecting residents to participate in required water sample testing for lead and copper.   Residences that are selected to participate in sample testing were selected by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). The DEQ pairs with the city every th ... read more »