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3 BPD Officers Honored for Saving Man From Burning Home
Mar 02, 2026
Three Bartlesville police officers receive Meritorious Conduct Awards after rescuing a man trapped inside a burning home.
The Bartlesville City Council recognized officers M. Scott, G. Askew and T. Heck Monday evening after their heroic actions during the early morning hours of Feb ... read more »
Bartlesville City Council Approves New Firefighter Contract After Arbitrator's Ruling
Mar 02, 2026
The Bartlesville City Council approves a new contract with Bartlesville Professional Firefighters Local 200 following an arbitrator’s ruling that the union’s “last best offer” must be accepted.
City Attorney Jess Kane told council members Monday the decision ... read more »
Nowata City Discusses Concealed Carry for Employees
Mar 02, 2026
The Nowata City Commissioners held a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday evening at the Nowata Fire Department.
The commissioners approved amending an ordinance that would create a board of trustees for the Nowata cemetery. The board tabled the action item regarding which individ ... read more »
Dewey Council Approves Audit and Utility Ordinance
Mar 02, 2026
The Dewey City Council met Monday night and quickly moved through its agenda, approving all scheduled items without opposition. The big focus of the evening was the presentation of the 2024–2025 fiscal year audit, where auditors reported the city’s financial statements were fairly pre ... read more »
Caney Man Turns Himself in on Fraud Charges
Mar 02, 2026
A Caney, Kan. man is in trouble with the law in Oklahoma after attempting to obtain property by trick or deception. Prosecutors allege Devin Jackson attempted to impersonate another individual.
In early February, Dewey police officers took a report from the victims and they stated ... read more »
Nowata Co. Commissioners Hear Concerns Over AEP Project
Mar 02, 2026
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Ben Bullard with Protecting Rural Oklahoma (PRO) appeared before the Nowata County Commissioners on Monday morning to present the issues with American Electric Power's transmission line project that will go through Nowata County.
T ... read more »
Osage County Clerk's Office Getting Security Upgrade
Mar 02, 2026
Osage County Clerk Christina Talburt has a new office in the administration building. With that comes added security and at Monday's Osage County Commissioners meeting, board members gave Talburt and her staff that by signing a quote for $4,115.00 from Glenn Security Systems.
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Claremore Man Allegedly Pushes Woman Down Stairs
Mar 02, 2026
A Claremore man is facing criminal charges after allegedly assaulting a female victim on Sunday.
It is alleged Kutter Maddox got into a physical altercation by pushing the victim down the stairs and throwing household items at her. Furthermore, it is alleged Maddox pinned her ... read more »
Early Bird Market
Mar 02, 2026
The Early Bird Market 101 SE Frank Phillips Blvd. in Bartlesville is more than just a store--it'sa “farm hub."
Appearing on KWON Radio on Monday, Tori Shipley, owner of Early Bird Market, said a farm hub is where "everyone knows their food and their provid ... read more »
Ochelata Woman Dies After Feb. 20 Wreck
Mar 02, 2026
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has released information on a Feb. 20 fatal wreck in south-central Washington County.
Troopers say the collision occurred just after 5:30 p.m. on County Road 3000, near Lucas Metal Works.
According to OHP, 38-year-old Kevin Grimm, of Ochel ... read more »
Arvest Foundation Donates $5K to Cherokee Area Council Scouts
Mar 02, 2026
A $5,000 gift from the Arvest Foundation to the Cherokee Area Council Scouting America will be used to provide scholarships to new scouts coming into the program to help pay for registration, handbooks and summer day camp.
Arvest Wealth Management Senior Client Advisor Terri ... read more »
Tri County Tech STEAM Camp Registration is Now Open
Mar 02, 2026
Registration for Tri Count Tech's STEAM Summer Camp is now open. STEAM Summer Camp a fun-filled, week-long day camp for students currently in 3rd-6th grade.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Heather Pollock said the 3rd and 4th-grade participants will attend a half-day i ... read more »
The Wall That Heals is Coming to Bartlesville
Mar 02, 2026
The Wall That Heals is a traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial that is coming to Bartlesville May 5- 10.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Peter King, co-chair of the group that is bringing the Wall That heals to Lee Lake in Bartlesville May 5-10. Peter is also with the Vetera ... read more »
KWON Changes National Affiliation
Mar 02, 2026
KWON AM 1400, FM 93.3 and 95.1 has switched its national affiliation to Fox News Radio.
According to Kaleb Potter, general manager of KWON, the change will bring better live and up-to-the minute national news alerts at the top of the hour and Fox News Alerts for breaking stories, a ... read more »
Dewey Council to Review Audit, Street Ordinance
Mar 02, 2026
The Dewey City Council meets Monday night at 7 p.m. at City Hall with a short agenda that still carries financial and property implications for the city. Mayor Hays will lead the session, which centers largely on accountability and land use decisions.
The primary item is the presentation of t ... read more »




