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Minor Flooding Expected on Verdigris River in Nowata County

Apr 29, 2024

Flood warnings remain in effect until at least Tuesday afternoon for the Verdigris River in Nowata County. Minor flooding is forecast for the Verdigris River near Lenapah from Tuesday afternoon to early evening. The Verdigris is expected to crest to about 30 feet early Tuesday afternoon &ndas ... read more »

Lake Levels Rise After Weekend Storms

Apr 29, 2024

The weekend rain across northeast Oklahoma and southeast Kansas have benefited Hulah and Copan Lakes. As of Monday morning, the U.S. Corps of Engineers say Hulah Lake is 8.9 feet above normal and Copan Lake is 1 foot below normal. Low-flow gates are open at both dams, but at minimal level ... read more »

Busy Weather Saturday Across Southeast Kansas and Oklahoma

Apr 29, 2024

Damage surveys have already begun as the central United States begins to clean up and repair from Saturday’s storms. At one point, the line of storms stretched from central Texas through Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa, before ending near Lake Michigan and the Upper Peninsula in Michigan. ... read more »

Oklahoma towns hard hit by tornadoes begin long cleanup after 4 killed in weekend storms

Apr 29, 2024

By Ken Miller Associated Press Small towns in Oklahoma began a long cleanup Monday after tornadoes flattened homes and buildings and killed four people, including an infant, widening a destructive outbreak of severe weather across the middle of the U.S. Punishing storms that began lat ... read more »

Child hit by vehicle in east Bartlesville

Apr 28, 2024

A child has been transported to a Tulsa hospital after being hit by an SUV on Sunday afternoon. According to the Bartlesville Police Department, officers responded to the 100 block of south Fenway Avenue shortly after 1:15 p.m. Sunday for a hit-and-run. Witnesses told officers a white SUV hit ... read more »

Severe Weather Coverage Available for Saturday Night

Apr 27, 2024

Tune into any one of KWON AM 1400 FM 93.3 & 95.1, KRIG 104.9 FM, 100.1 KYFM or SportsTalks 99.1 FM KPGM for live weather coverage from the Bartlesville Radio Weather desk. Nathan Thompson and Tom Davis are live on air while our trained weather spotters call in with live updates.  You ... read more »

Nowata High School Class Days on KRIG

Apr 27, 2024

Nowata High School Class Days aired Saturday on Real Country 104.9 KRIG. Students shared shout outs to their classmates, funny stories and memorable moments on Saturday from 1 to 3pm. LISTEN HERE The broadcast was sponsroed by: Rogers State University, Regent Bank of Nowata, Totel CSI ... read more »

BHS Performance of ‘Anything Goes’ Canceled for Saturday

Apr 27, 2024

Bartlesville High School's musical performance of "Anything Goes" previously scheduled for Saturday being at the BHS Fine Arts Center has been canceled due to the threat of severe weather. The Sunday afternoon performance is still on schedule. ... read more »

UPDATE: Tornado Watch Canceled for OK, Still in Effect for KS

Apr 26, 2024

UPDATE: As of 6:30 p.m., the Tornado Watch has been canceled for Oklahoma, but remains in effect for Kansas.   ORIGINAL STORY BELOW The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued a Tornado Watch for portions of Southeast Kansas and Eastern Oklahoma effective ... read more »

Fun Events Taking Place in Dewey This Weekend

Apr 26, 2024

There will be plenty of things to do in downtown Dewey on Saturday for anyone looking to get out and participate in some outdoor fun.   Beginning at 8 a.m. at the Washington County Fairgrounds, the Master Gardeners will be holding their annual plant sale. They will be selling a varie ... read more »

WCSO Warns of Yet Another Scam

Apr 26, 2024

The Washington County Sheriff's Office is warning of yet another scam. This time, the scammer is calling from the number, 918-337-2800, which is what the number to the sheriff's office used to be. Sheriff Scott Owen explains how the scammer tries to trick the person on the other end of th ... read more »

Cherokee Chief to Speak at RSU Commencement

Apr 26, 2024

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. will deliver the address to graduates during Rogers State University’s 2024 Spring Commencement ceremonies May 11.    The first ceremony for graduates of the College of Professional Studies will take place at 10 a.m. and the ... read more »

Southwest Airlines Cutting Back on Airport Hubs

Apr 26, 2024

For those of you getting ready to use Southwest Airlines to fly out of Tulsa International Airport, it is important to note they will soon be cutting ties with several hubs across the country, this announced earlier in the week.   Beginning in early August, the airline will no longer ... read more »

Flooding, Severe Risk Increases Through Weekend

Apr 26, 2024

Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms forecast over the weekend have resulted in a flood watch being issued for several counties in Oklahoma, including the counties in our listening area.   FOR AN AUDIO VERSION OF THIS STORY, CLICK HERE   The National Weather Servi ... read more »

Several Rounds of Storms Impact Area Through Sunday

Apr 25, 2024

An active weather pattern will bring several chances of storms during the next few days across northeast Oklahoma and southeast Kansas. Here’s News On 6 Meteorologist Stephen Nehrenz. Severe storm threat continues Friday as thunderstorms are forecast to be ongoing across parts ... read more »