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Osage Co Commissioners to Meet Monday
May 16, 2025
The Board of Osage County Commissioners will convene for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning.
At that meeting, the Board will consider signing a resolution to go out for bid for an evidence room for the sheriff's office. That space would als ... read more »
SPCA Employee Giving A Sight To Your Sore Eyes
May 16, 2025
Sometimes heroes don't wear capes. That is a saying that does not go unnoticed.
The Washington County SPCA has many heroes, but this one gave the cat center a renovation.
Sam Walters, cat adoption and med tech at the SPCA took it upon herself to make a difference ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Facing DUI Charge
May 16, 2025
A Bartlesville man is facing a misdemeanor charge after allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol.
23-year-old Cameron Barker was charged on Monday with driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, officers approached Bark ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Drug Possession
May 16, 2025
A Bartlesville man is facing multiple misdemeanor charges after allegedly possessing drugs inside of a store.
50-year-old Scott Wood was charged on Friday with possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS), public intoxication and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
Accordin ... read more »
SPCA Featured Pet of the Week: Don't Slow Down For This One!
May 16, 2025
There are many references that could be used to introduce this week's feature pet.
If you have ever read Because of Winn-Dixie or seen the movie, then you have half of this old timers name. If you have ever seen the mascot little girl, who greatly resembles Shirley Temple of the Texas ... read more »
Sen. Daniels Looking to Help Small Businesses
May 16, 2025
Senate Floor Majority Leader Julie Daniels has introduced legislation that would repeal a law requiring retailers to apply a six percent markup on many consumer goods. This Senate Bill passed with strong support from the House and Senate and is now being sent to Governor Kevin Stitt's desk.&n ... read more »
Cherokee Nation Celebrates Nowata Food Distribution Expansion
May 16, 2025
Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and other Cherokee Nation leaders and staff gathered in Nowata May 14 to celebrate the grand opening of the expanded Nowata Food Distribution and Senior Nutrition Site.
The new upgrades and expansion of the facilities are an investment $2.8 mil ... read more »
CAPITOL CALL Powered by Phillips 66 5-16-25
May 16, 2025
A state budget, some tax cuts and a new company moving to Oklahoma were the main topics discussed on KWON's CAPITOL CALL program on Friday where Senator Julie Daniels and Representative John B. Kane provided a review of these event.
Representative Kane said lawmakers on Wednesd ... read more »
Sabores Back Open for Business
May 16, 2025
Sabores Mexican Cuisine in Dewey is back open after making some repairs to the kitchen. They closed on Monday for the repairs and are opening back up with their normal hours on Friday.
Sabores Mexican Cuisine is located at 317 S. Osage Ave. in Dewey and are open seven days a week. ... read more »
Get Real Ministries: Jesus Burger, SUNFEST, March for Jesus Events
May 16, 2025
Get Real Ministries begins a busy summer season. Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Pastors Rando and Shiloh Gamble along with Maria Hawke told us all about Jesus Burger, Sunfest, and The Walk For Jesus Event.
Rando invited everyone to come and get fed spirituality and physically w ... read more »
Dewey Police Investigating a Car Crash into Part of a Bank Building
May 16, 2025
Dewey Police are investigating an incident where a car driven by a young woman crashed into part of the Arvest Bank building Friday morning.
Police Chief Jimmy Gray said, "At approximately 6.30 this morning, we got a call of a hit-and-run in the Hamilton area south of town. En ... read more »
Glenn Security Named 2025 Business of the Year
May 15, 2025
Glenn Security Systems was named the 2025 Business of the Year during the 121st annual Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce Gala Thursday night.
The company was founded in 1974 as a small business and has grown to offer multiple options to customers. Glenn Security is known now for inn ... read more »
Minn. Woman Facing Multiple Felonies in Washington Co.
May 15, 2025
A Moorhead, Minnesota woman is facing felony charges in Washington County after allegedly failing to appear for a court hearing.
34-year-old Rosarie Chapman was charged on Monday with bail jumping.
According to the District Attorney's Office for Washington County ... read more »
Sheriff Perrier Making Improvements to Jail
May 15, 2025
Osage County Sheriff Bart Perrier has been in office for just over four months now. Perrier says it is a job with a lot of moving parts, but he has enjoyed learning every aspect of it so far.
One of those things includes making improvements to an existing 27-year old facility ... read more »
Nowata Co. Urging Drivers to Stay Safe
May 15, 2025
Nowata County Emergency Management is reminding everyone to drive cautiously in case of storms over the weekend.
According to a Facebook post from Nowata County Emergency Management, forecasts from the National Weather Service are showing that Nowata County is on the edge of the ma ... read more »