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Osage Co Commissioners to Meet Monday
Apr 10, 2026
The Board of Osage County Commissioners have a regularly scheduled meeting planned for this Monday at the fairgrounds.
During Monday's meeting, there will be discussion to allow the commissioners to execute a quitclaim to the current owner of an older easement that isn ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Assaulting an Officer
Apr 10, 2026
A Bartlesville man was seen in Washington County Court on Friday for allegedly assaulting a police officer.
It is alleged that once officers responded to the address, they could hear yelling from inside the home. The defendant, Christopher McCool answered the door and when of ... read more »
St. John Catholic School Briefly Cleared
Apr 10, 2026
A Facebook post on the St. John Catholic School page simply stated, "Parents: all clear. It's safe to return to the building."
We called the school and received a reply that they "have no statement at this time and the matter was only a precaution."
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CAPITOL CALL Powered by Phillps 66: The State Budget Deal
Apr 10, 2026
An early Oklahoma state buget deal has been made. Appearing on CAPITOL CALL Powered by Phillips 66, State Representatives Judd Strom (District 10) and John B. Kane (District 11) talked about he early passage of the state budget and the potential for the legislature to adjourn before the constitut ... read more »
Arvest Bank’s Million Meals Campaign Returns to Fight Local Hunger
Apr 10, 2026
Bartlesville-area residents have an opportunity to help fight food insecurity as Arvest Bank launches its 16th annual Million Meals campaign, benefiting partners like Catholic Charities Mary Martha Outreach and the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry in Nowata.
Appearing on KWON Radio ... read more »
Rep. Strom Appointed to CSG South Fiscal Affairs Committee
Apr 10, 2026
Rep. Judd Strom, R-Copan, has been appointed by House Speaker Kyle Hilbert to serve on the Fiscal Affairs & Government Operations Committee of the Council of State Governments Southern Office for the 2026-2027 term.
Strom will serve a one-year term on the committee, which focus ... read more »
KWON Takes Home OAB's Station of the Year Award and Several Others
Apr 10, 2026
KWON repeated as non-metro Station of the Year for 2025 from the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters taking home the top honor Thursday night in Oklahoma City as “Best in Show” for the second year in a row.
Other awards went to Evan Farhbach, who won best play-by ... read more »
Oklahoma Lawmakers Reach 2026 Budget Deal
Apr 10, 2026
Oklahoma leaders have finalized a 2026 state budget that prioritizes education, infrastructure, and public services.
The plan includes $192 million for education and $136 million for capital projects at University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University. It also directs $49 milli ... read more »
Bartlesville Woman Killed in Crash
Apr 10, 2026
A three-vehicle collision at a rural intersection in rural Rogers County resulted in multiple fatalities Thursday, including a Bartlesville woman, according to authorities.
The crash occurred at the junction of U.S. Highway 412 and County Road 4160 when a northbound vehicle failed ... read more »
Bartlesville Civic Ballet Presents Sleeping Beauty
Apr 09, 2026
You don't want to miss The Bartlesville Civic Ballet's spring production of Sleeping Beauty on April 18th and 19th at The Center Bartlesville.
The Bartlesville Civic Ballet's legacy of excellence continues after their 50th anniversary of The Nutcracker this past holiday ... read more »
Arvest Foundation Donates $10K to Boys and Girls Club
Apr 08, 2026
The Arvest Foundation announces a $10,000 donation to the Bartlesville Boys and Girls Club to boost funding to support additional youth and expand opportunities.
Arvest local bank President David Nickel and Private Banking Advisor Cory Snelson presented the check to Boys and Girls ... read more »
Arvest Bank Makes Forbes Best Banks List
Apr 08, 2026
Arvest Bank has been named to Forbes' 2026 World's Best Banks, ranking 20th among U.S. banks. It is the highest ranking bank among those in Arvest's four-state footprint of Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri. It marks the eighth consecutive year on the list. Last year, it ranked ... read more »
Principals Could Be Named at Next BPS Board Meeting
Apr 08, 2026
At the next regularly scheduled Bartlesville School Board meeting, three principal positions could be filled.
According to the Bartlesville Public Schools Facebook page, the board will consider the appointment of Dr. Matt Hancock as Bartlesville's high school principal, Robin W ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Facing 24 Criminal Charges
Apr 08, 2026
A Bartlesville man is facing 24 misdemeanor charges after allegedly making unauthorized purchases.
37-year-old Peyton Ropp was charged on Wednesday with 24 counts of obtaining merchandise by false pretenses.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, Ropp alleg ... read more »
Bartlesville Water Supply in Great Shape
Apr 08, 2026
During this week's Bartlesville city council meeting, City Manager Mike Bailey shared a water supply update following the beneficial rains we received during the past week.
Bailey said despite the drought conditions leading up to the much needed rain, Bartlesville's w ... read more »





