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Elliott Rescinds Resignation As Caney Mayor
Oct 29, 2024
One week after resigning as the mayor of Caney, Josh Elliott has rescinded his resignation.
In a letter on the city website and through his Facebook page, Elliott cited unfinished business as his reason for his resignation withdrawal.
Elliott says some ch ... read more »
UPDATE: Northern Washington Co. Fire Under Control
Oct 28, 2024
UPDATE: As of 3:55 p.m. Monday, the fire is reported to be under control with crews remaining for mop up and putting out hotspots.
Multiple crews are responding to a large wildfire near the intersection of 1200 Road and 4020 Road in northern Washington County.
We're told Washington Co ... read more »
Ward 2 City Councilor Loren Roszel on COMMUNITY CONNECTION
Oct 28, 2024
Ward 2 City Councilor Loren Roszel discussed his re-election goals on Community Connection, emphasizing his commitment to Bartlesville's growth and community needs.
Highlighting Ward 2’s recent boundary changes, Roszel clarified its reach from Adams Boulevard and Highway 60 south t ... read more »
Mayor Dale Copeland on COMMUNITY CONNECTION
Oct 28, 2024
Appearing on KWON radio’s Community Connection, Bartlesville Mayor and Ward 1 City Councilor Dale Copeland shared insights on the role of local government, community developments, and ongoing projects essential to maintaining Bartlesville's quality of life.
Mayor Co ... read more »
Nowata to Use Distance Learning Day Tuesday
Oct 28, 2024
City officials have informed the Nowata School District that the town will be without water for a portion of the day on Tuesday. As a result, the school district has opted to make the day a distance learning day. Students will need to check their online classrooms to view their assignments.
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Montgomery County Latest to Institute Burn Ban
Oct 28, 2024
Montgomery County, Kan. joins a growing list of jurisdictions under a burn ban.
County Emergency Management Director Rick Whitson says the ban was needed because of the multiple fires over the weekend.
The ban is in effect until Nov. 4. Whitson says the strain o ... read more »
Things Get Testy at Osage Co Commissioner Meeting
Oct 28, 2024
During the citizen's input portion of Monday's Osage County Commissioners meeting, failed candidate for county commissioner, Bud Beaston presented the Board with pictures of the courthouse annex that were attempting to show the annex isn't being built in a structurally sound manner. D ... read more »
Bill Comes into Law Holding Agencies More Accountable
Oct 28, 2024
A bill that Oklahoma Senator James Lankford and a colleague from across the aisle authored has been signed into law. The Reuse Excess Property Act will hold agencies more accountable to the public on how they reuse excess personal property. Lankford says it's pretty simple, use the things you ... read more »
Dewey man charged with felony DUI charge
Oct 28, 2024
A Dewey man was in Washington County District Court on Monday after allegedly Driving Under the Influence of Drugs and other allegations stemming from an incident 39 on Saturday.
39-year-old Michael Cornelius faces 1 felony count of driving while under the influence of drugs, carry ... read more »
Green Country Christmas Kick-Off is Wednesday
Oct 28, 2024
KWON-KYFM-KRIG-KPGM's Green Country Christmas will kick-off at Cherokee Casino-Ramona on Wednesday evening.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Dorea Potter and Tina Romine invited you be one of the first to get your Green Country Christmas tickets at the Cherokee Casino. 100.1 ... read more »
Washington Co. Burn Ban Extended Until Nov. 11
Oct 28, 2024
The Washington County Commissioners extended the county-wide burn ban until Nov. 11.
Emergency Management Director Kary Cox says the extremely dry conditions, as well as strong winds, will continue through at least Tuesday evening, but acknowledged there is a high chance of rain in the foreca ... read more »
Nowata County in Extreme Fire Danger Monday
Oct 28, 2024
Nowata County is still in Burn ban, Emergency Management Coordinator Laurie Summers says that conditions are expected to be the most dangerous on Monday afternoon.
Summers says the extreme fire danger in Nowata County will continue through Tuesday, but that says that the ... read more »