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A federal jury convicted a Collinsville man of kidnapping and four counts related to domestic abuse and violence. Jerry Charles Creek, Jr., 55, was convicted of two counts of Assault of an Intimate/Dating Partner by Strangling and Attempting to Strangle in Indian Country; two counts of Assaul ... read more »

The Washington County Commissioners have a brief agenda for their Monday morning meeting. The commissioners are expected to finalize bids for a six-month supply of road materials and also declare five vehicles from the sheriff’s office as surplus. Monday’s meeting begins at 9: ... read more »

It is early in the 2026 campaign cycle and the candidates often choose to visist KWON on their travels across the state.   Appearing Friday on KWON RADIO's COMMUNITY CONNECTION, State Representative John B. Kane (R) came into the studios with Republican candidate for Attorney Gen ... read more »

The Richard Kane YMCA is inviting adults 55 and older and all community members interested in staying active, to a free Senior Fitness Sampler on Saturday, Nov. 22. The event will run from 9 to 10:30 a.m. inside the YMCA gymnasium and will introduce participants to a variety of popular senior-foc ... read more »

The Washington County Sheriff's Office officially announced a partnership with IGNITE on Thursday during a press conference at the new Washington County Emergency Operations Center.   IGNITE, which stands for Inmate Growth Naturally and Intentionally Through Education, is an inti ... read more »

The Osage Nation first took steps to expand its casino and hotel enterprises to the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri many years ago. That hope might be a step closer to reality after the City of Lake Ozark passed two ordinances and a resolution in support of the $100 million casino and hotel.  ... read more »

Truity Credit Union’s Lisa Miller was recently a guest on KWON’s One-On-One with the Pro to warn everyone about a sharp rise in financial fraud heading into the holidays. According to Miller, scammers — many whom are operating from large international fraud compounds thess days ... read more »

A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly throwing a rock at a vehicle. 19-year-old Markell Scott was charged on Thursday with throwing an object on a motor vehicle. Scott also faces misdemeanor charges of possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS), unlawful posse ... read more »

This fall has been a season of high points for Tri County Tech in Bartlesville. Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Tri County Tech Foundation Specicalist Champagne Kane began with the success of the foundation's recent golf tournament the golf tournament that raised around $32,000. ... read more »

Bartlesville’s beloved holiday tradition, Christmas in the Ville, returns Saturday, Nov. 29, bringing festive cheer to downtown from 5:30 to 9 p.m. The Bartlesville Regional Chamber of Commerce will host the celebration at 201 SW Keller Ave., welcoming families from across the area to take ... read more »

There’s a major leadership change coming to the Bartlesville Development Authority.   On Wednesday, the BDA announced Chris Batchelder as its next president effective at the beginning of next year. He will be replacing David Wood, who will retire after 16 years.   ... read more »

Nowata is gearing up for its Christmas festivities, which is set to take place during the second weekend of December. On Friday, December 12 and Saturday, December 13, there will be caroling, a tree lighting ceremony, vendors and a Christmas parade to take part in.    In downtow ... read more »

A Bartlesville man finds himself in the Washington County Jail after failing to cooperate with law enforcement. Ethan Matheny was booked on a felony charge of falsely personating another to create liability. Matheny was also booked on motion to revoke charges.   On Monday evening, it ... read more »

The success of the agriculture program at Bartlesville High School, and now into the middle schools, is truly remarkable.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Bartlesville Pubic Schools Executive Director of Teaching/Learning said, "Talking about numbers of students enrolled in ... read more »

Thanksgiving is the busiest time of the year for the City of Bartlesville to receive sewer backup related phone calls. Water Utilities Director Terry Lauritsen said hot oils and grease should be poured into a container and cooled before being tossed into the trash.  "We want everyon ... read more »