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Patriot Hyundai to Build New Location at Site of Former Microtel/Motel 6

Sep 04, 2024

Patriot Hyundai in Bartlesville is growing, and will be building a new location at the intersection of Southport Drive and U.S. Highway 75.   The zoning for the location was approved by City Council on Tuesday. The dealership will occupy the space, where the abandoned Microtel/Motel ... read more »

Bartlesville Doing What it Can to Protect Monarchs

Sep 04, 2024

One of many booths that will be set up at the Washington County Free Fair this weekend is a Mayors for Monarchs table, which will be there to provide information on monarch butterflies. Bartlesville Mayors for Monarch is a collaboration between the City and the Green Thumb Garden Club.   ... read more »

Cherokee Nation Looking to Help Those in Entertainment

Sep 04, 2024

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 »

Council Rejects Bids for Tuxedo Bridge Project

Sep 04, 2024

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 looks to rebound at Warner

Sep 04, 2024

  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 Celebrating 50 Years

Sep 04, 2024

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 »

Rocketry Event Coming Back to Pawhuska

Sep 04, 2024

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 »

Bartlesville’s OKM Music Oktoberfest: A Family Celebration

Sep 04, 2024

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 for Ward 4 Council Seat

Sep 04, 2024

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 »

Supreme Court won't allow Oklahoma to reclaim federal money in dispute over abortion referrals

Sep 04, 2024

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 »

Delta Adds Daily Non-Stop Flight to NYC from Tulsa

Sep 04, 2024

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 »

City Council Passes Resolution for First Amendment Rights, Public Safety

Sep 03, 2024

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 »

Washington Co. Free Fair Saturday, September 7

Sep 07, 2024

Saturday, September 7   Swine, Sheep, Goat, and Cattle Show 9AM – Arena (shown in respective order beginning with swine) All indoor and outdoor entries released from the fair at 6:00 PM Craft & Vendor Show 9AM-6PM – North Room Live Donkeys and “Wonky ... read more »

Washngton Co. Free Fair Wednesday, Sept. 4

Sep 04, 2024

Wednesday, September 4 Indoor Entry Judging Day (closed to the public) Livestock Check-in 4:30PM *All outdoor entries must be in place by 7:00 PM   Thursday, September 5 Fair is open to the Public through Saturday! Southwest Dairy Milking Trailer 9AM-5PM Children& ... read more »