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After the unfortunate passing of former District Three Commissioner Charlie Cartwright earlier this year, his opponent in Chad Ray was elected in the June primary election. Because Ray does not have a challenger in November's general election, he was sworn in as to serve out the remainder of ... read more »

U.S. Congressman Josh Brecheen appeared on KWON Radio's Community Connection ahead of the Independence Day holiday, reflecting on the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary and the principles he believes have sustained the United States since its founding. In the podcast, Brecheen emphas ... read more »

The hospital in Nowata is applying to reclassify and a group of citizens are trying to keep the hospital they have. Ascension St. John has submitted an application to the Oklahoma State Department of Health to reclassify from a Critical Access Hospital to a Rural Emergency Hospital. ... read more »

The Nowata County Commissioners have a regular meeting scheduled Monday morning at the Nowata County Annex.   The board will reivew a damage statement from the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) for a federal emergency relief project.   The commissioners will d ... read more »

The Osage County Sheriff's Office is making changes to its mailing system in an effort to keep things more secure at the jail. They believe this will reduce the amount of contraband being brought into the jail. This new mail and messaging system takes effect on Wednesday, July 15.  & ... read more »

The Osage County Sheriff's Office plans to launch a D.A.R.E. program for Osage County schools this fall. The drug abuse resistance education program is part of the commitment to educating the youth on the dangers of drugs.  Deputy Derrin Jorgensen recently attended a conference in wh ... read more »

Pawhuska Public School is warning of a scam that could be sent in the mail. They warn that a company is requesting parents or guardians complete a form and pay a fee to be a member of the National Honor Society.    Pawhuska Public Schools warns that this doesn't qualify stud ... read more »

Elder Care's Cool Room Project is designed to offer relief to seniors in our community who do not have air conditioning in their homes during the hottest months of the year. Windo unit air conditioners are available for then to use for 3 years to those who qualify.   Appearing on ... read more »

Bartlesville Kiwanis and the City of Bartlesville present Freedom Fest, Celebrating America's 250th Birthday, on July 4th at Sooner Park starting at 5pm.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Kiwanis members Karen Wilson and Konrad Brandemuhl announced that Patriot Auto Group has ... read more »

Coffeyville firefighters rescued a dog from the Verdigris River on Wednesday night after locating the animal clinging to the riverbank downstream from the city's water treatment plant. Emergency crews responded to a report of a dog in distress on River Road below the city's water trea ... read more »

Water levels at lakes across northeastern Oklahoma remain well above normal, but are receding as the Independence Day holiday weekend approaches. As of Thursday morning, Hulah Lake stands more than 12 feet above its normal level, while Copan Lake is just over 11 feet above normal. The Corps o ... read more »

Despite high water levels, the 2026 Copan Lakeside Fireworks are a go for Friday evening.   The Copan Community Betterment Association holds the annual fireworks extravaganza on the banks of Copan Lake, with the show beginning at 9:45 p.m. Viewing areas are limited this year because ... read more »

The City of Nowata is reminding residents that they are allowed to shoot off fireworks to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday.   Residents are allowed to shoot off fireworks until midnight on the days of July 3 and 4. Permits are not required for fireworks on those dates.   ... read more »

Nowata's Fourth of July celebration is Saturday at Jack Gordon Park and Real Country KRIG 104.9 FM will be broadcasting live from noon to 2 p.m.    As part of their annual fundraiser, the Nowata Fire Department will be serving fish dinners at noon until they run out. Pulled ... read more »

A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly bringing marijuana into jail.   34-year-old Kelley Smith was charged on Wednesday with bringing contraband into a jail. Smith also faces two misdemeanor charges of obstructing an officer.   According to the Bar ... read more »