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The Inter-State Farm & Home Show is coming to Nellis Hall at Coffeyville Community College on Friday, March 27th and Saturday, 28th, and it is presented by Bartlett Co-op.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Bartlesville Radio Promotions Director Tina Romine said, "This sho ... read more »

The clock is ticking for students seeking scholarships from the Bartlesville Community Foudation.    Appearing on KWON's CAR TALK program with Brad Doenges, BCF President Laura Jensen said, "The scholarship window will close on February 28th. Applications must be comple ... read more »

A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators, led by James Lankford (R-OK) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV), is urging the Administration to strengthen programs that help Iranians maintain access to the internet. The call comes as widespread protests continue across Iran and the regime enforces digital blackouts to ... read more »

Blair Ellis has been a fixture in Bartlesville schools for nearly a decade, and it’s hard to imagine the community without her. After nine years as executive director of the Bartlesville Public School Foundation, Ellis is stepping down, with her last day set for Feb. 6. Rachel Miller will t ... read more »

Bartlesville’s Westside Community Center is marking 75 years of community, culture, and sticking around with a big anniversary gala, “All That Jazz,” on January 31 from 6 to 10 p.m. The event takes place at Hillcrest Country Club on Price Road, because apparently 75 years earns ... read more »

A group of Oklahoma legislators is asking the Oklahoma Supreme Court to step in and hit pause on what they call an unauthorized data grab. Led by Sen. Kendal Sacchieri of Blanchard, the lawmakers filed an emergency petition seeking an immediate stay and temporary injunction to stop Service Oklaho ... read more »

Some closings across the listening area continue in the aftermath of the winter storm.  Click the most up-to-date area closings list HERE Keep it tuned to KWON - AM 1400, FM 93.3 and 95.1 for all the latest weather coverage in northeast Oklahoma and southeast Kansas.  ... read more »

A Dewey pet salon employee’s misdemeanor charge of cruelty to animals in July 2025 has been upgraded to a felony. 36-year-old Loree Bright, of Bartlesville, was charged on Wednesday in Washington County District Court. According to the Dewey Police Department, multiple videos at a D ... read more »

Pawhuska is getting world-class fiber internet, as Bluepeak has announced a multimillion dollar investment extending high speed fiber internet services to homes and businesses across Pawhuska. This will be Bluepeak's 17th market in Oklahoma.    Bluepeak will be offering busi ... read more »

The 2025 Prairie Circuit Finals were delayed to the early part of 2026, but will be taking place this weekend at the Osage County Fairgrounds in Pawhuska. This will feature the best in the midwest in steer wrestling, bull riding and barrel racing.    Tickets will be available fo ... read more »

The Bartlesville Public Schools Foundation has appointed Rachel Miller as its new executive director, effective Feb. 9.   Miller joins the Foundation during its 40th anniversary year, bringing more than 16 years of experience in nonprofit management, education and fundraising. In her ... read more »

Declaration of Candidacy will be accepted beginning Monday for positions on the Dewey City Council and Town of Ochelata Board of Trustees.   Washington County Election Board Secretary Yvonne House says candidates for the Dewey City Council positions of Mayor, Ward 1, Ward 2, Ward 3, ... read more »

In what sounds like common sense, Sen. Jonathan Wingard, R-Ada, has introduced legislation aimed at preventing state agencies from billing each other for the same employees’ labor. Senate Bill 1454 would put an end to what Wingard calls “double-charging taxpayers,” which apparen ... read more »

In what’s probably a “surprise” to no one who’s ever driven through Tulsa during a heavy rain, U.S. Senator James Lankford announced Tuesday that FEMA will be cutting checks totaling more than $20 million to help Oklahoma deal with its recurring weather disasters. The fund ... read more »

Big Brothers/Big Sisters Bowl for Kids' Sake is just weeks away and the excitement is building.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Todd Edwards with Big Brothers/Big Sisterssaid, "BOWL FOR KIDS' SAKE is our annual peer-to-peer fundraising campaign that supports our one ... read more »