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Bill Knight Ford to Expand to Vinita

Jul 14, 2025

A local car dealership is expanding east.   Bill Knight, principal dealer for Bill Knight Ford, announced his intention to purchase Green Country Ford in Vinita.   Knight says he is excited to continue family-owned, reputable dealerships in northeast Oklahoma.   ... read more »

Dewey Woman Facing Felony Drug Charges

Jul 14, 2025

A Dewey woman is facing a felony charge after allegedly possessing methamphetamine. 55-year-old Brenda Kerr was charged on Monday with possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) with intent to distribute. According to the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics, on Jan. 14, agents performe ... read more »

Nowata Man Dies After June 4 Wreck

Jul 14, 2025

A Nowata man who was involved in a June 4 wreck has died from his injuries.   The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says 75-year-old Michael Ray Melton, Sr., died July 2 at a Tulsa hospital.   Troopers say Melton was a passenger in a 2015 Infinity QX60 when the vehicle was struck ... read more »

Excess CBRI Funds Being Used to Fix Osage Co Roads

Jul 14, 2025

Osage County has $3.9 million in excess CBRI funds that they have been saving for a rainy day. At Monday's Osage County Commissioners meeting, District Two Commissioner Steve Talburt said he thought the time was now to use that money to make road improvements.    District Th ... read more »

Second Dewey Pet Groomer Charged

Jul 14, 2025

Another Dewey pet groomer has been charged after allegedly performing cruel acts to animals. 35-year-old Loree Bright was charged on Monday with cruelty to animals, a misdemeanor. According to the Dewey Police Department, Bright allegedly pulled a dog’s ears up and blew a hair dryer ... read more »

Cultural Resource Survey Taking Place in Osage Co.

Jul 14, 2025

At last weeks Osage County Commissioners meeting, board members opened proposals for archeological services to be conducted by a firm. This was a request from the Osage Nation, as the county is looking to make water treatment plant improvements to rural water district number five. JT Darling with ... read more »

Washington Co. Commissioners Extend Contract for Roadside Maintenance

Jul 14, 2025

The Washington County Commissioners held a faily standard meeting Monday morning, where they approved several items of business.   Commissioner Mitch Antle introduced an extended agreement for Shuterra Roadside to continue spraying a vegetation management compound on the sides of roa ... read more »

Nehemiah House to Host Inaugural Rummage Sale This Weekend

Jul 14, 2025

Nehemiah Community Development is holding its inaugural Rummage Sale on Friday and Saturday, July 18–19, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 222 SE Washington Blvd in the parking lot of the old Emerald Hotel.   All proceeds from the sale will support housing and transportation costs for p ... read more »

Bartlesville Road Work Underway

Jul 14, 2025

Drivers in Bartlesville may notice several ongoing road projects this summer, including major maintenance on local streets and improvements to Adams Boulevard (Highway 60). Appearing on KWON Radio's CITY MATTERS program on Monday, City Engineer Micah Siemers said, "The Oklahoma Depar ... read more »

Wild Brew 2025: Drink a Beer & Save a Bird!

Jul 14, 2025

Wild Brew, set for August 23, at the Arvest Center in Tulsa, will benefit the George Miksch Sutton Avian Research Center. This event is a one-of-a-kind fundraiser that combines fare from Tulsa’s best restaurants with first rate local beers, spirits and wines from Oklahoma and beyond all und ... read more »

Boil Water Order Lifted for Bartlesville, Surrounding Communities

Jul 13, 2025

LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO FROM BARTLESVILLE WATER UTILITIES DIRECTOR TERRY LAURITSEN. A boil order issued on July 12 for the City of Bartlesville water system has been removed, effective immediately. The order was issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality following a positive ... read more »

Bartlesville, Other Communities Under Mandatory Water Boil Order

Jul 12, 2025

CLICK HERE FOR AN INTERVIEW WITH BARTLESVILLE WATER UTILITIES DIRECTOR TERRY LAURITSEN UPDATED AT 5:57 p.m. on July 12, 2025 The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality has issued a boil order for the City of Bartlesville water system based on sample test results taken last week in o ... read more »

Storms, Flood Risk and High Heat Expected Across Northeast Oklahoma

Jul 11, 2025

A series of weather threats are forecast across northeast Oklahoma through Saturday, including possible storms, flash flooding, and high heat. Meteorologists report a slight chance of thunderstorms this afternoon into the evening, especially northwest of Interstate 44. While severe weather is ... read more »

SPCA Featured Pet of the Week: Darcy May Steal Your Heart

Jul 11, 2025

The face of country living starts with a BIG chocolate lab. With a clean bill of excellence in almost everything that has to do with a dog down to the toes, a lab can be used for jsut about anything even without a farm.   No cattle? You're in luck! Labs can also rangle kids. Or b ... read more »

Bartlesville Man Facing Failing to Yield Charge

Jul 11, 2025

A Bartlesville man is facing multiple misdemeanor charges after allegedly running from police and breaking into a residence. 39-year-old Michael Agoado was charged on Friday with breaking and entering with unlawful intent and failing to yield as a pedestrian. According to the Bartlesville ... read more »