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Cherokee Nation Launches Survey on Citizen Transportation

Jul 24, 2026

The Cherokee Nation is seeking input from citizens who rely on rural public transportation as the tribe looks to shape future transit investments across its reservation. Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. announced the launch of a transportation needs survey during a National Rural Transit Day ... read more »

Owasso Police Investigate Deadly Shooting

Jul 24, 2026

Two people were found dead following an apparent domestic violence shooting late Thursday night in an Owasso neighborhood. Owasso police say officers responded shortly after 11 p.m. to a home near 126th Street North and 129th East Avenue after receiving a 911 call reporting gunshots. When ... read more »

Washington Co. Commissioners to Meet Monday

Jul 24, 2026

The Washington County Commissioners have a fairly standard meeting scheduled for Monday morning. According to an agenda, the commissioners will discuss a letter of support for the Cherokee Nation Tribal Facility Bridge Funding Application for the Saunders Creek project in the southern portion ... read more »

KWON Annual Auction This Saturday

Jul 24, 2026

Bargain hunters are invited to the 29th Annual KWON, KYFM, KRIG and KPGM Auction on Saturday, July 25, at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Dewey indoors with air conditioning for your comfort.   Doors open at 8 a.m. with bidding beginning at 9 a.m. Shoppers can bid on new merchan ... read more »

District Attorney Deems April Stabbing Death as 'Justified'

Jul 23, 2026

Washington County District Attorney Will Drake says no criminal charges will be filed in connection with the April stabbing death of a Bartlesville man, concluding the killing was justified under Oklahoma law because it occurred while another man intervened in a violent assault.   Dr ... read more »

Bartlesville Represented on the Emmy Awards' Red Carpet

Jul 23, 2026

Two Cherokee Nation cinematographers brought a piece of Bartlesville with them to the red carpet after winning Heartland Emmy Awards.   Cherokee Film Productions Cinematographers Ryker Sixkiller and Lakota Leep sported medals from the Richard Kane YMCA's "Tri in July" t ... read more »

July Employee of the Month Named

Jul 23, 2026

The Bartlesville Employee Advisory Committee has named its July Employee of the Month. For July, the recognition goes to Building Maintenance Repair Technician Noah Holmes, who was nominated by local resident Colleen Spalding. In part, here is what Spalding had to say in her nomination letter: ... read more »

Bartlesville Sidewalk Rehab Program Application Period to Open

Jul 23, 2026

The City of Bartlesville will accept applications next month for the second year of its Sidewalk Cost Repair Partnership Program, which helps property owners offset the cost of sidewalk repairs when expenses exceed $500.   The application period will run from Aug. 1 through Aug. 31. ... read more »

Applications Open for National Congress of American Indians Conference

Jul 23, 2026

The 83rd annual National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) conference is coming up in October and applications are now open for Youth Commission officer positions. Elections will be held at the conference in Palm Springs, California.    If interested in being considered, you m ... read more »

City of Bartlesville to Begin Second Year of Start-Up Incubator Program

Jul 23, 2026

Applications for the second year of Bartlesville's startup incubation program at Centennial Park will be accepted Aug. 1-31, city officials announced.   The program, approved by the Bartlesville City Council in January 2025 and administered by the city's Park Board, is design ... read more »

Local Author Shares Message of Simplicity and Self-Reliance in New Book

Jul 23, 2026

Local author, engineer and songwriter Imzan Hussein appeared KWON Radio's Community Connection to talk about his new book, The Simple Freedom. In the book, Hussein shares stories from his own life while encouraging readers to slow down, think for themselves and focus ... read more »

Voter Registration Nearing in Osage Co

Jul 23, 2026

Osage County citizens wishing to make their voice heard in the Tuesday, August 25 election have until Friday, July 31 to apply. Federal, state and county runoffs, along with special elections in Tulsa, Bartlesville and Hominy will be on the ballot at your respective polling location.  &n ... read more »

Man Charged After Allegedly Running Over Woman

Jul 23, 2026

After running over and dragging his girlfriend through a Collinsville gas station parking lot earlier this month, manslaughter charges have been filed against the defendant.   The News on 6 reports Tyler Kendrick is also being charged with leaving the scene of a fatal accident. Inves ... read more »

Agape Mission's Empty Bowls Event is Set for August 25

Jul 23, 2026

The Agape Mission's fundraising event "Empty Bowls" is set for August 25, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Bartlesville Community Center, 300 SE Adams Blvd, Bartlesville.   Appearing on KWON Radio's Car Talk with Brad Doenges, Sherri Smith and Brenda Williamson w ... read more »

Tall Grass Tradition Bluegrass Show to Benefit Dewey Volleyball

Jul 23, 2026

Tallgrass Tradition is a local Bartlesville, Oklahoma bluegrass band that performs classic acoustic bluegrass, heartfelt harmonies, and timeless songs.    Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, band members Keaton Harris and Justin Harris invited everyone to join them on Friday, Jul ... read more »