With the State of the City address taking place on Thursday, March 27th, several City of Bartlesville offices will be closed for a short time on that day. This includes Bartlesville City Hall, Bartlesville's Public Library, Bartlesville' History Museum and Operations Center.  Off ... read more »

Update: Two men who were being held in the Osage County Jail on accessory to murder charges in regards to a shooting that occurred at Lake Bluestem near Pawhuska last weekend have been released. Osage County District Attorney Mike Fisher says there is insufficent evidence to hold Allen Brown ... read more »

Bartlesville City Councilor Tim Sherrick recently appeared on KWON Radio’s City Matters program to talk about some upcoming city initiatives, including a strategic planning workshop and the debate over the controversial Flock cameras.   Sherrick said the workshop that is schedu ... read more »

The National CASA/GAL has announced the appointment of Emily Bowling, Executive Director of CASA of Northeast Oklahoma, to its National CASA/GAL Tribal Leadership Council. Bowling will serve a two-year term alongside child welfare leaders from across the nation, working to address the unique need ... read more »

For caregivers seeking support in a casual and welcoming environment, the Open Door Café at Elder Care offers an ideal gathering every Thursday from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. This non-traditional caregiver support group prov ... read more »

The Dewey City Council and Dewey Public Works Authority met for the second time this month on Monday night at Dewey City Hall.   During the meeting, the council carried a motion to amend an ordinance section on health and sanitation involving unauthorized camps on city owned lands. ... read more »

A Barnsdall man was taken into custody on Saturday on a felony DUI charge and a misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia charge. Dispatch received several phone calls of Chance Hogue driving a van northbound on Highway 75 at speeds of 100 miles per hour.    Officers first observe ... read more »

Bartlesville firefighters responded to approximately 30 fires between 1 p.m. and 10 p.m. Friday as high winds wreaked havoc across the state.   The fires resulted from high winds blowing down power lines and trees, igniting last year's dried grass and leaves, said Fire Chief H.C. ... read more »

The Board of Osage County Commissioners convened for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning.    At that meeting, Osage County Emergency Manager Jerry Roberts told the Board it would be best to have the county-wide dump day on Saturday, April 26th. The ... read more »

Work is about to begin for an update to the 911 system in Washington County.   The county and city dispatchers already have access to an enhanced mapping system that identifies location and addresses for where 911 calls come from, but the system is limited to approximations based on ... read more »

KWON 1400 AM in Bartlesville recently received a reception report from two avid DXer brothers Jari and Timo Luoma who are stationed in the remote area of Finnish Lapland. Their successful capture of KWON's signal, which is 4,587 miles away from them, is a bit of a big deal in the world of lon ... read more »

Are you looking for a fun-loving, adventure-ready companion? Meet Flower, our Bartlesville SPCA featured pet of the week!    Flower is a playful Lab mix who is full of energy and loves toys. She is always up for some fun, so if you enjoy outdoor adventures, she is the perfect fi ... read more »

The Nowata County Commissioners met for their weekly meeting on Monday morning at the Nowata County Courthouse Annex.   During the meeting, the commissioners continued last week's discussion on courthouse improvements, involving piping in the mapping office and other maintenance. ... read more »

Fire weather conditions are expected to worsen today, with south to southwest winds strengthening, along with dry conditions and low humidity, raising the risk of wildfire activity across northeast Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas. According to the National Weather Service, areas along and north o ... read more »

More than 150 wildfires raged across Oklahoma, destroying nearly 300 structures and consuming close to 200,000 acres, according to state officials. The blazes, fueled by record-low humidity, strong winds, and dry vegetation, have resulted in at least one death and widespread devastation. Okla ... read more »