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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 »

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 »

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 »

The recent winter storm not only shut down area schools, but many of our local businesses had to shut down, too.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Tressa Cruse with the Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce asked everyone to shop locally to ensure our hometown businesses stay open. Tre ... read more »

The South Coffeyvile Board of Education is holding an election on Feb. 10.   Nowata County Election Board Secretary Dave Neely discussed the details.   For additional details, the Nowata County Election Board can be contacted directly at 918-273-0710.   Earl ... 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 »

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol released traffic response statistics Tuesday after Winter Storm Fern.   OHP says troopers responded to 52 injury collisions on state highways and 485 motorist assistance calls since Friday. There were 290 non-injury crashes and 32 calls for the SMART progr ... read more »

If you had told me a year ago that something I’d normally dismiss as “emo” would end up sticking around in my rotation instead of getting steamrolled by KYFM's "Flannel and Feedback Friday" staples, I would have laughed, cracked another White Monster and queued up ... read more »

The Board of Osage County Commissioners have scheduled a special meeting at the fairgrounds on Thursday morning. This comes after they were unable to meet on Monday due to inclement weather. At that meeting, the board will consider approving REAP community development project contracts from I ... read more »

The Lighthouse Outreach Center in Bartlesville is the only 24-hour homeless shelter within a 50-mile radius and has served thousands of people since our founding in 1992.    Beyond providing food and shelter, The Lighthouse works to give people a fresh start through rehabilitati ... read more »

Did the Butler really do it? You are invited to experience a 1920's Radio Show where you'll have fun, sit back and make your own decision without participating in the mystery. Did we mention, "you'll simply have fun?"   Bartlesville Daybreak Rotary presents a li ... read more »

U.S. Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma is teaming up with Florida Senator Ashley Moody to push the Pregnant Students’ Rights Act, a bill aimed at making sure pregnant college students actually know they have rights on campus. The legislation would require universities to clearly spell out ... read more »

Bartlesville-based Legacy Capital Private Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors has been recognized by Forbes as a Best-in-State Wealth Management Team for 2026. This accolade recognizes teams that are setting the benchmark for best practices and consistently providing an excellent clie ... read more »

After allegedly being slumped over in the front seat of his vehicle, Phillipe Roulet was charged with felony counts of receiving or possessing a stolen firearm, being in possession of a firearm after felony conviction and a misdemeanor charge of being in possession of a controlled dangerous subst ... read more »

A 19-year old from Arkansas was seen in Washington County District Court on Monday afternoon on two felony charges of rape by instrumentation and committing lewd or indecent acts to a child.    It is alleged that in August 2025, an underage female victim reported a sexual assaul ... read more »