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A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly eluding police. 23-year-old James Johnstone was charged on Monday with eluding a police officer and a misdemeanor charge of threatening to perform an act of violence. According to the Bartlesville Police Department, on Friday, D ... read more »

Two Bartlesville people are facing felony charges after allegedly providing insufficient care to multiple children. 24-year-old Abbigail Hyslope and 27-year-old Micah Cunningham were charged on Monday with child neglect. According to the Bartlesville Police Department, authorities execute ... read more »

A Bartlesville man is facing felony charges after allegedly breaking into a residence multiple times. 34-year-old Garrett Payton was charged on Monday with first-degree burglary and second-degree burglary. According to the Bartlesville Police Department, on Friday, Dec. 5, Payton allegedl ... read more »

The Board of Osage County Commissioners convened for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning. In a brief meeting, District Three Commissioner Charlie Cartwright informed the public that as the transition from the courthouse to the annex continues, some county offices wi ... read more »

The Washington County Commissioners approved Monday to receive a grant from the Oklahoma Attorney General's Office to assist in funding the sheriff's office.   Sheriff Scott Owen explains the grant is a legislative priority to allow for additional funding for personnel and ca ... read more »

The Nowata County Commissioners met for a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday morning.   The commissioners approved a supplemental and modification agreement for CR NS 413 over Hickory Creek with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT). The project is worth $1.8 million. ... read more »

The City of Bartlersville and International Association of Fire Fighters Local 200 appear to be at a stalemate in the 2025-2026 fiscal year contract.   Appearing on KWON Radio's CITY MATTERS program on Monday, City Manager Mike Bailey said that it appears the matter will go to ar ... read more »

The City of Nowata is gearing up for The Nowata Hometown Christmas 3-day celebration December 12-14  with a Parade, Shop Small Mainstreet, Tree Lighting, Choirs, a Christmas Martket and more.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Brynn Barron with the Nowata Chamber of Commerce, ... read more »

Bartlesville welcomed a vibrant display of faith and culture this morning as parishioners, riders on horseback, and community members gathered for the annual Cavalcade & Procession in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Starting at 11:30 a.m. at the high school, participants processed through the ... read more »

Jake Long out of Coffeyville, Kansas is having a good year so far at the National Finals Rodeo. In round one, Long and partner Andrew Ward earned second place in team roping with a time of 4.2 seconds. In round two, Long and Ward split a three-way tie for second place with 4.1 seconds. ... read more »

TUBACHRISTMAS will return to Bartlesville this holiday season, filling the lawn of the Frank Phillips Home with the deep, festive tones of tubas and other low brass. The event is scheduled for Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 3 to 4 p.m. at 1107 SE Cherokee Avenue, offering the community a chance ... read more »

The Annual Bartlesville Kiwanis Christmas Parade passed through the lined streets of town all lit up on Saturday evening with 110 entries in all. Here are the winning floats by category: BUSINESS SPONSORED BY BARTLESVILLE RADIO: STC Service and Technology NON-PROFIT SPONSORED BY FARME ... read more »

  District Attorney Will Drake joined KWON’s Community Connection to discuss recent cases, changing laws, and the unique legal landscape in Washington and Nowata counties.   ... read more »

The Board of Osage County Commissioners will convene for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning.    At that meeting, there is expected to be a notice given that the Osage County Courthouse will be closed from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Decembe ... read more »

A Skiatook woman who was arrested on Wednesday for animal cruelty now faces felony charges. 76-year-old Sharron Lee Adams was formally charged on Friday with two felony counts of cruelty to animals. According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, authorities responded to a Skia ... read more »