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			<title><![CDATA[CAPITOL CALL Powered by Phillips 66: Session Ends Early, More Work To Do]]></title>
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	The Oklahoma Legislature officially adjourned sine die on Thursday, May 14, ending the 2026 regular session about two weeks ahead of the statutory May 29 deadline.

	Appearing on KWON Radio&amp;rsquo;s CAPITOL CALL on Friday, Rep. Judd Strom said lawmakers may be done meeting at the Capitol for now, but their work continues adding, &amp;quot;The work never stops. We don&amp;#39;t just work that four months. Now we&amp;#39;re back in district. When I&amp;#39;m home, just almost every day, I&amp;#39;ve got somewhere to be, someone to meet with, there&amp;#39;s some project going on. We&amp;#39;ve already, like I said, I&amp;#39;ve already got my homework crew ready to go back to work at the Capitol on continuing our transparency work. It just doesn&amp;#39;t stop.&amp;quot;

	Rep. John B. Kane said he expects to remain busy throughout the summer and fall, especially as lawmakers monitor state finances and prepare for future budget discussions saying, &amp;quot;The budget never stopped. I will travel to a couple conferences to try to pick brains of other state budget leaders and try to keep working and making myself better to better serve the state of Oklahoma by getting that kind of knowledge. And then being in district is important and being in Oklahoma City working on the state budget is important.&amp;quot;

	During the session, legislators approved a $12.8 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2027, passed the Strong Readers Act requiring some third-grade students who fail reading assessments to repeat the grade, and extended the moratorium on new medical marijuana business licenses through 2028.

	
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			<pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 15:14:39 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Copan High School Graduates 21 in Windy Outdoor Ceremony]]></title>
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	Strong south winds and thunderstorms on the horizon didn&amp;#39;t damper the spirits of 21 seniors who graduated from Copan High School Friday night.

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	The extreme winds during the outdoor ceremony at Hornet Football Stadium caused havoc for the graduates with caps blowing off, speeches on paper scattering in the gusts and wind-driven audio issues. Even through the trials, the stadium was packed with family and loved ones supporting these extraordinary students.

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	The ceremony began with prayer and the National Anthem, followed by class memories from Jayden Purdum and Zoey Secondine. Salutatorian Madalyn Gill addressed her fellow seniors before the Class of 2026 distributed roses to their loved ones during the playing of &amp;quot;Five More Minutes&amp;quot; by Scotty McCreery.

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	Valedictorian Samuel Thornton and guest speaker Arvest Bank Local President David Nickel both shared their thoughts as lightning began to the south.

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	Principal Jerry Werts came to the podium and announced the ceremony would be cut short due to the weather, but not before reading the names of the graduating seniors and presenting their diplomas.

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	A replay of the commencement ceremony will be broadcast at 12:15 p.m. Saturday on KWON AM 1400, 93.3 FM and 95.1 FM. Unfortunately due to the wind, much of the audio is distorted. Thanks to Bartnet IP and OK Federal Credit Union for supporting the replay.

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	The broadcast is also available below.

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	Listen to &amp;quot;Copan High School Graduation 2026 5-15&amp;quot; on Spreaker. 
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			<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 23:22:40 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Nowata Co. Commissioners to Discuss General Budget]]></title>
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	The Nowata County Commissioners have a regular meeting scheduled Monday morning at the Nowata County Annex.

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	The board will revisit the sales tax budget plan for the 2026-2027 fiscal year and review officers&amp;#39; presentation for estimated needs in the general fund budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

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	The commissioners will also possibly take action on resolutions regarding county use tax funding and a donation, review a detention service agreement and review an agreement to work on private property.&amp;nbsp;

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	Additionally, the commissioners will review bids to be let for road oil and Redi-Mix concrete, appoint a deputy and review requests for leave sharing.

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	The board will revisit the county certification map and county action report and hear an update from Emergency Manager Laurie Summers.

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	Monday&amp;#39;s meeting begins at 9 a.m. at the Nowata County Annex Meeting Room, located at 228 N. Maple St. in downtown Nowata.
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			<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 22:50:17 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bartlesville Man Charged With Strangulation]]></title>
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	A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly strangling someone.

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	31-year-old Michael McGinnis was charged on Friday with domestic assault and battery by strangulation. McGinnis also faces a misdemeanor charge of contempt of court.

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	According to the Bartlesville Police Department, McGinnis allegedly got into a verbal altercation with the victim on May 13. The altercation allegedly turned physical when McGinnis mounted the victim and started choking them. McGinnis allegedly punched the victim in the foot and bit the back of their ankle.

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	Authorities allegedly located red marks on both sides of the victim&amp;#39;s neck.

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	McGinnis currently has a pending felony charge of first-degree burglary from October 2025.

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	McGinnis will appear in court again on June 5 at 9 a.m. His bond is set at $100,000.
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			<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 22:37:00 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Dewey High School Celebrates 2026 Graduates]]></title>
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	The graduating class of 2026 at Dewey High School was recognized during the Dewey High School commencement ceremony at Bulldogger Stadium.

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	There were 97 graduates recognized during the ceremony. Class history was presented by class president Jancie Cantrell, class vice president Addison Jones and class secretary Kitty Bass.&amp;nbsp;

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	Savanna Cragun, Easton Davis, Caden Leahew, Lauren Leahew, Izzy Perry, Eddie Rice and Jericah Wood were the valedictorians. Each student addressed the graduates.

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	Davis told the graduating class to take chances.

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	KWON&amp;#39;s presentation of Dewey High School&amp;#39;s commencement ceremony was presented by Bartnet IP, OK Federal Credit Union, Medicalodges of Dewey, Arvest Bank and Skyway Honda.
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			<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 22:32:24 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Nowata High Graduates the 2026 Class]]></title>
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	Nowata High School held its 2026 graduation on Ty Hewitt Court in front of a capacity crowd on Friday evening.

	There were 40 Ironmen seniors who officially switched their tassels.

	Two speeches highlighted the affair. The first from from Salutatorian Kahlyn Reese, who was also class president. Then the second longer speech came from Nowata Valedictorian Mashayla Brown.

	Brown&amp;rsquo;s message to her fellow classmates was spiritual and hopeful for the future.

	KRIG 104.9 aired the graduation in its entirety thanks to our sponsors: Totel CSI, Arvest Bank, City Drug, Bartnet IP, And Muller Construction.&amp;nbsp;
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			<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:30:07 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Wesleyan Christian School Celebrates Class of 2026]]></title>
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	Wesleyan Christian School held its graduation ceremony Friday evening inside the school gymnasium, honoring 23 seniors as they officially became members of the Class of 2026. The ceremony began with a welcome and invocation from Kimberly Conrad, who has served as a science teacher at Wesleyan Christian School for the past 15 years and will be leaving following the current school year. Valedictorian Isa Kimmer addressed classmates and guests with a speech reflecting on the accomplishments and future of the graduating class.

	High School Bible and Finance teacher Bob Totino delivered the Senior Challenge speech before diplomas were awarded by Joshua Poovey. Superintendent and High School Principal Curt Cloud formally presented the Class of 2026, while Senior Pastor Mike Wilson of First Wesleyan Church closed the ceremony in prayer. The ceremony was broadcast live on Sports Talk FM 99.1 AM 1500 KPGM and was sponsored by Timmons Sheet Metal, Skyway Honda, and Bartnet IP.
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			<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 20:59:01 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bartlesville Man Charged With Trafficking Drugs]]></title>
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	A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly possessing nearly six ounces of methamphetamine.

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	40-year-old Christopher Lyons was charged on Friday with trafficking in illegal drugs and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.

	&amp;nbsp;

	According to the Washington County Sheriff&amp;#39;s Office, authorities executed a search warrant at Lyons&amp;#39; residence on May 14. Authorities allegedly located various paraphernalia used for methamphetamine and 169 grams (5.96 ounces) of methamphetamine in a plastic bag.

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	Lyons will appear in court again on June 5 at 9 a.m. His bond is set at $50,000.
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			<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:35:50 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bartlesville Man Charged With Possession of CSAM]]></title>
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	A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly possessing child pornography.

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	61-year-old Robert Neal was charged on Friday with possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and a violation of the Oklahoma Computer Crimes Act.

	&amp;nbsp;

	According to the Bartlesville Police Department, Neal allegedly uploaded a GIF to 4Chan, an online-based bulletin board. The GIF was flagged by the site and reported to the National Center for Missing and Endangered Children (NCMEC) for possible CSAM.

	&amp;nbsp;

	Authorities executed a search warrant on Neal&amp;#39;s residence and seized five devices. Neal was allegedly in possession of three videos containing CSAM.

	&amp;nbsp;

	Neal will appear in court again on June 5 at 9 a.m. His bond is set at $25,000.
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			<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:17:15 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bartlesville Man Charged With Child Neglect]]></title>
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	A Bartlesville man is facing felony charges after allegedly leaving methamphetamine within the reach of a child.

	&amp;nbsp;

	35-year-old Dwight Cheeseman IV was charged with child neglect, and misdemeanor charges of possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.

	&amp;nbsp;

	According to the Washington County Sheriff&amp;#39;s Office, authorities executed a search warrant on a residence in Ochelata. Various paraphernalia was allegedly discovered inside the home and was seized during the search, including methamphetamine powder and crystal residue. Methamphetamine was allegedly located in the sleeping area of a 4-year-old child.

	&amp;nbsp;

	The WCSO says the child that lives at the residence has complete mobility of the home and can walk on their own.

	&amp;nbsp;

	Cheeseman IV has been previously convicted of aggravated assault and battery, first-degree burglary and possession of a firearm after a felony conviction in Washington County.

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	Cheeseman IV will appear in court again on June 5 at 9 a.m. His bond is set at $25,000.
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			<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 15:33:55 -0500</pubDate>
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