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OKWU Basketball Final Season Recap

Mar 17, 2023

As mentioned a couple times recently, the OKWU men basketball season came to an end on March 7th at the hands of OUAZ who is still kicking along in the final four now, with a matchup with 1-seeded College of Idaho. We previously talked about Austin Poling and Brandon Bird who are two seniors that ... read more »

58th Annual Delaware Pow Wow Is Back In May

Mar 17, 2023

The 58th Annual Delaware Pow Wow will be continuing this May 26-28 at the Fall-Leaf Family Campgrounds in Copan. Exciting events all three days with Gourd dance taking place all three days. Saturday will have a men vs women football game as well as a frybread contest. Sunday rounds out with ... read more »

Commissioners To discuss Tourism, Ambulance Services Next Meeting

Mar 17, 2023

The Osage County Commissioners will meet for their weekly meeting at the OSU Extension Building on Monday to get an update on the camera systems being installed at the courthouse.  The commissioners may also appoint a tourism executive director as well as approve a notice to advertise fo ... read more »

Bruin Baseball Finished in Alabama

Mar 17, 2023

Did not have any Bartlesville High baseball in Alabama on Thursday, as the Bruins are headed back home following their loss to Gallatin, Tennessee. BHS needed to win that game in order to get out of pool play, so the loss ended their time on the Spring Break trip. Despite the final game loss ... read more »

Capitol Call Powered by Phillips 66 3-17-23

Mar 17, 2023

  Representative John B. Kane and Senator Julie Daniels appeared on this week's episode of CAPITOL CALL powered by Phillips 66 on Friday.   Both lawmakers again thanked voters for voting down SQ 820 which would have legalized marijuana for recreational use. Daniels and K ... read more »

March Against Meth and Fentanyl March 18

Mar 06, 2023

Get Real Ministries is holding its 7th March Against Meth/Fentanyl on Saturday, March 18 from 1-5pm at Unity Square Park.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Pastor Rando Gamble invited everyone and all churches to participate in this event to present information on the dangers of d ... read more »

ART-Full Day in the ‘Ville

Mar 17, 2023

  You are invited to 'Explore Bartlesville Art' on  March 24 and 25, 2023.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Fred Cook with the Bartlesville Art Association said the organization is excited to celebrate the 71st year anniversary as one of the premier arts org ... read more »

Local GOP Disagreement Stirs Up the Dust

Mar 13, 2023

It appears that two factions of the same local political party are at odds with each other of the process by which the delegates were selected.    The Washington County GOP is currently preparing for their County Convention where they elect new leaders of the local party.  ... read more »

CITY MATTERS on KWON 1400/FM 93.3-95.1

Mar 13, 2023

  City Engineer Michah Siemers, City Clerk Jason Muninger and Airport Director appeared on Monday on CITY MATTERS on KWON AM 1400/FM 93.3-95.1 and KWONTV.com.   Michah Siemers announced that 6 proposals have been received by the city regarding usage for the First Christian C ... read more »

Commissioners Approve New Sheriff's Car and Benefit Bronc Riding Event

Mar 16, 2023

The Osage County Commissioners approved a 2023 Ford Explorer for the price of $67,725 for the Sheriff’s Office.  The commissioners also approved to surplus an ice machine, echo weed eater, JD brush hog, telex wireless receiver, a popcorn machine and refrigerator because they were n ... read more »

A Good Way to Help the Community

Mar 16, 2023

The Help Works Food Pantry located in Pawhuska is the only food pantry in Osage County that is opened five days a week and says donations are always helpful. Hunter Hansen with Help Works says there are a couple different ways you can give or receive.  Any type of donations helps. Ca ... read more »

Senate Approves Pilot Program for School Employee Childcare

Mar 16, 2023

  A bill to provide better access to childcare for Oklahoma’s teachers and school employees passed out of the Senate Monday. Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, authored Senate Bill 16 to create a pilot program to provide childcare grants to school districts.   SB 16 directs ... read more »

Nowata County Commissioners Give Update on Courthouse Generator

Mar 16, 2023

The Nowata County Commissioners at their weekly meeting discussed the update on the generator they’ve been having issues at the Nowata County Courthouse. Commissioner Paul Crupper shared his update.   Commissioner Crupper and the Commissioners have been trying to fix the issue ... read more »

Senate Approves Pay Increase for Election Day Poll Workers

Mar 16, 2023

The full Senate approved Sen. Warren Hamilton’s bill to increase compensation for poll workers in Oklahoma. Senate Bill 290 would increase pay for election inspectors from $110 to $225 and pay for judges and clerks would double from $100 to $200.   ... read more »

Lee Lake Project Making Strides

Mar 16, 2023

Lee Lake’s facility’s upgrade is ahead of schedule. Visitors to the mid-town recreation center may have noticed some recent progress. According to the City of Bartlesville, crews laid asphalt and installed sod last week at the complex last week. Lee Lake is located at off Ada ... read more »