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  Adam Pugh, Republican candidate for State Superintendent, was our guest on COMMUNITY CONNECTION on Thursday.    Pugh said, "I’m running to ensure every student has access to quality teachers, safe schools, and opportunities to thrive — without the dis ... read more »

Bartlesville was placed under a tornado warning early this morning after the National Weather Service detected radar-indicated rotation within a strong line of storms moving through the area. The warning prompted residents to take shelter as a precaution, though no tornado touchdown was confirmed ... read more »

A Bartlesville man suspected in a Dec. 22, 2025 shooting is now in custody after federal agents and Bartlesville police executed a warrant early Thursday morning. According to Acting Bartlesville Police Chief Troy Newell, the FBI and police conducted the arrest in the 1600 block of Maple and ... read more »

Nowata Public Schools will be holding two groundbreaking ceremonies next week for new facilities approved by voters.   The school district will hold a groundbreaking for the new baseball and softball practice facilities and dressing rooms at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 15 and another cere ... read more »

A Dewey man was arrested and charged on Tuesday after a Dewey police officer observed a male subject speeding and attempting to elude. Dewey police allege 19-year-old Atlas Williams approach speeds to approximately 100 miles per hour northbound on Highway 75, made an abrupt turn east on Count ... read more »

The Bartlesville Development Authority Board of Directors and staff are inviting the community to a retirement celebration for former BDA President David Wood on Thursday, Jan. 29 from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. at McGraw Realtors, 124 SE Frank Phillips Blvd.   Wood spent 16 years leading the B ... read more »

Oklahoma has officially been named the lightning capital of the United States for 2025, overtaking Florida for the top spot. New data from AEM shows the state averaged 73 cloud-to-ground lightning flashes per square mile, the highest concentration in the nation. Northern Oklahoma’s Kay Coun ... read more »

Get your Tickets for this year's Uncork Your Support: The French Tour set for February 28, from 6:30 - 9 p.m. at St. John Church-Father Lynch Hall at715 S. Johnstone Ave. in Bartlesville to benefit Bartlesville Young Scholars.   Appearing on KWON's COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Bartl ... read more »

United States Attorney Clint Johnson today announced  the January Federal Grand Jury 2025-A indictment of Jacob Robin Gilmartin for Child Abuse in Indian Country.    Gilmartin, 32, of Skiatook and a member of the Cherokee Nation, is charged with maliciously injuring, tortur ... read more »

Oklahoma Human Services is accepting applications for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which helps eligible families with winter heating costs. This federally funded program helps qualifying households cover the cost of their primary heating source during the winter months. Appl ... read more »

A Bartlesville man is facing felony charges after allegedly living too close to a park as a sex offender. 51-year-old Aaron Jackson was charged on Tuesday with sex offender residing within 2,000 feet of a park. According to the Bartlesville Police Department, authorities arrived at a Bart ... read more »

The Bartlesville City Council met for just 15 minutes Monday evening, but an interesting discussion among council members may lead to the reversal of the use of automated license plate readers (ALPR) within the city limits for law enforcement purposes. All business items were under the consen ... read more »

The Osage Nation's Wahzhazhe Early Learning Academy in Skiatook has received nationwide recognition. The Academy earned Accreditation+, given only to those early learning programs that exceed the national standards of excellence and demonstrate a commitment to high quality care and education ... read more »

The Hominy Police Department has released a statement saying in part that pet owners have became irresponsible. With a large number of animals running around at large, they are taking steps to control the problem and make the community safe. All animals must be registered with city hall, must ... read more »

For more than four decades, The Center has been the home to Bartlesville’s beloved local arts groups and welcomed professional performing artists from all over the world to this world-class performing arts facility.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, The Center's Managing ... read more »