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Copan Man Facing Felony Sex Offender Charge

May 22, 2025

A Copan man is facing a felony charge after allegedly failing to register as a sex offender.   37-year-old William Wald was charged on Thursday with one count of failing to register as a sex offender.   According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, on May 20, ... read more »

Oologah High School Graduation on KYFM

May 22, 2025

Oologah High School's 2025 graduation ceremony has been moved up to Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. at the Oologah-Talala Football Field, located at 10700 US-169.   We will have coverage of the graduation on 100.1 - KYFM.   Coverage of the commencement ceremony is presen ... read more »

Wreck at Adams Boulevard and Silver Lake Road

May 22, 2025

Multiple agencies are on the scene of a wreck with possible injuries Thursday morning at the intersection of Adams Boulevard and Silver Lake Road in Bartlesville. Traffic is backed up in the area. Avoid the area and find an alternate route. This is a developing story. ... read more »

Pawhuska Class of 2025 to Graduate Friday Evening

May 22, 2025

Tune into 99.1 FM KPGM and KPGMTV.com on Friday evening for the Pawhuska Class of 2025 graduation. Graduation will take place at 7 p.m. from Oren-Terrill Fieldhouse.    Thank you so much to our sponsors in Pawhuska Hospital, Pawhuska Dental, Holden's Septic Service and the K ... read more »

BHS Graduation to Air Friday on KWON, KWONTV.com

May 22, 2025

Bartlesville High School graduation will air live on KWON AM 1400/FM 93.3/95.1 with a video stream at KWONTV.com Friday evening. Commencement is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. from Custer Stadium, weather permitting. The time could be moved if rain will impact the ceremony. Stay tuned to your B ... read more »

US Supreme Court Deadlocks on Oklahoma Religious Charter School Case

May 22, 2025

The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a lower court’s ruling on Oklahoma’s push to allow a Catholic charter school. The court issued a rare 4-4 tie ruling Thursday in the case, with Justice Amy Coney Barrett recusing herself. Oklahoma’s Supreme Court previously ruled the eff ... read more »

OKM Music Festival Returns May 30 – June 8 with Especially for Kids Programming and WorldClass Performances

May 22, 2025

The 41st Annual OKM Music Festival launches May 30 and continues through June 8, offering a dynamic celebration of music, culture, and community. This year’s festival pays tribute to the rich musical traditions of Norway and honors the legacy of esteemed composer Edvard Grieg, whose works s ... read more »

Broken Arrow Man Charged With Second Degree Rape

May 21, 2025

A Broken Arrow man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly engaging in sexual acts with a minor.   34-year-old Tyrone Muao was charged on Wednesday with second degree rape, sodomy with a victim under 16, soliciting sexual conduct or communication with a minor by the use of ... read more »

Bartlesville Man Facing Domestic Assault Charge

May 21, 2025

A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly assaulting someone.   36-year-old Justin McIntyre was charged on Wednesday with domestic abuse by assault and battery.   According to the Bartlesville Police Department, McIntyre allegedly got into an altercati ... read more »

Law Enforcement Searching for Suspect on Foot

May 20, 2025

Several law enforcement officers from Bartlesville police, Dewey police and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol were in the area of Virginia Avenue and Road 1400, about two miles north of the Bartlesville City Limits Tuesday afternoon after an unconfirmed police chase that ended when the suspect fled the ... read more »

Barnsdall Bigheart Day This Saturday

May 21, 2025

The 72nd annual Bigheart Day is coming to Barnsdall this weekend with festivities for the entire family. Events have been canceled on Friday due to the Barnsdall graduation, but everything else is running as normally scheduled.   Beginning at 7 a.m. on Saturday, there will be a fishi ... read more »

State Question 836 Discussed on COMMUNITY CONNECTION

May 21, 2025

Nowata native and nationally recognized pollster Pat McFerron was our guest on COMMUNITY CONNECTION on Wednesday to discuss State Question 836 which, if approved, would all voters, regardless of party, to be able to vote in a single primary election in which all candidates appeared on one ballot ... read more »

Tri County Tech Students Celebrate Graduation

May 21, 2025

Hundreds of high school and adult students graduated from Tri County Tech during two ceremonies Tuesday evening at the Bartlesville Community Center.   Superintendent Dr. Tammie Strobel says the training and certifications programs at TCT uses hands-on learning to help students becom ... read more »

REUTERS: Shareholders Deliver Mixed Verdict in Phillips 66 Boardroom Battle

May 21, 2025

Phillips 66 and activist investor Elliott Investment Management each won two board seats in a contentious showdown that played out at the oil refiner’s annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday.   Reuters News Service reports the split decision ends months of escalating tension b ... read more »

Bartlesville Public Schools Wraps Up Year with Graduation and Announcements for Next Year

May 21, 2025

Bartlesville Public Schools  is closing out the school year with exciting updates and recognitions. Graduation is scheduled for 7 p.m. this Friday at Custer Stadium, weather permitting. Superintendent Chuck McCauley shared on KWON’s COMMUNITY CONNECTION that while the ceremony is plann ... read more »