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Coffeyville Police Searching for Missing Girl

Feb 03, 2026

Coffeyville Police are looking for a teenage girl who has been missing since Jan. 26. Authorities say 17-year-old Olivia Medsker was last seen in Coffeyville on the night of Monday, Jan. 26. The girl's family says she was staying the night at a friend's house and, when the family woke ... read more »

Cindy Byrd for Lt. Governor

Feb 03, 2026

The political season is on in Oklahoma. Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Grace Farmer introduced to our audience our state auditor and inspector for the state of Oklahoma, Cindy Byrd, who is also running for the position of lieutenant governor.   Cindy has served the people of Okla ... read more »

CITY MATTERS with City Councilor Larry East

Feb 03, 2026

Bartlesville City Councilor Larry East was our guest on KWON Radio's CITY MATTERS program on Tuesday. Larry gave us a summation of Monday's City Council meeting which was highlighted by a presentation on updating the city’s land development regulations.    After th ... read more »

Nowata City Commissioners Discuss Ball Field Lease

Feb 02, 2026

The Nowata City Commissioners held a regularly scheduled meeting Monday evening at the Nowata Fire Department.   The commissioners discussed a lease agreement for the Nowata youth baseball and softball fields. The commissioners voted to cancel the lease of the former owner, Joey Roge ... read more »

Dewey City Council Swiftly Handles Business

Feb 02, 2026

In a notably efficient meeting on February 2, 2026, the Dewey City Council in Oklahoma dispatched routine business matters in just 820 seconds, allowing the body to move quickly through its agenda at Dewey City Hall. The session, which began at 7:00 p.m. according to the city's posted calenda ... read more »

Bartlesville City Council Hears Update on Land Development Guidelines

Feb 02, 2026

The Bartlesville City Council met Monday night and heard a presentation on updating the city’s land development regulations as consultants presented a draft diagnostic report outlining recommended changes to zoning and subdivision rules.   The City of Bartlesville's Special ... read more »

Ochelata Man Charged With Felony DUI

Feb 02, 2026

An Ochelata man is facing a felony charge after allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol. 21-year-old Hunter Inman was charged on Monday with felony DUI and faces a misdemeanor charge of failure to pay taxes due to state. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP), at approxim ... read more »

Bartlesville Man Charged With Maiming and Strangulation

Feb 02, 2026

A Bartlesville man is facing felony charges after allegedly strangling someone. 18-year-old Kolby Stark was charged on Monday with maiming and domestic assault and battery by strangulation. According to the Bartlesville Police Department, Stark allegedly abused the victim from August 2024 ... read more »

Stitt Delivers Final State Address

Feb 02, 2026

On Monday afternoon, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt gave his final state of the state address. During his remarks, Stitt highlighted the accomplishments  he and his team made during his last seven years in office.   The State Superintendent is a position voted on by the people. T ... read more »

Bartlesville Man Charged With Aggravated DUI

Feb 02, 2026

A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol. 38-year-old Olen Barnes was charged on Monday with aggravated DUI, and faces misdemeanor charges of failure to maintain insurance or security and speeding. According to the Washington Coun ... read more »

Washington Co. Commissioners Introduced to New County Ag Educator

Feb 02, 2026

The Washington County Commissioners were introduced Monday to the new agricultural educator from the OSU Extension Service.   Keaton Herrmann began his new role in January.   One of Herrmann's roles will be with Washington County 4-H, guiding and mentoring students t ... read more »

Citizens Urge Deeper Review of Bartlesville Bond Vote Ahead of Feb. 10 Election

Feb 02, 2026

Shelle Griffith and Amanda Veley appeared on KWON Radio’s COMMUNITY CONNECTION to share concerns about the process behind Bartlesville’s Feb. 10 city bond election, urging voters to take a deeper look before approving long-term debt. Griffith said her concern is not with the ... read more »

Osage Co Commissioners Approve 2025 Salary Report

Feb 02, 2026

The Board of Osage County Commissioners convened for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning.    There was one utility permit signed during Monday's brief meeting and a  resolution for the Osage County employee salary report was signed. County ... read more »

Nowata City Commissioners Meeting Monday Evening

Feb 02, 2026

The Nowata City Commissioners have a regularly scheduled meeting Monday evening at the Nowata Fire Department.   The commissioners will hear reports from various department representatives. They will possibly take action on multiple items involving a ball park lease, new pricing for ... read more »

Nowata Co. Commissioners Talk Courthouse Maintenance

Feb 02, 2026

The Nowata County Commissioners met for the first time in February on Monday morning at the Nowata County Annex.   The commissioners discussed and reviewed quotes for improvements to the Nowata County Courthouse, involving air filters and coils. District Three Commissioner Troy Fridd ... read more »