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Ascension St. John Jane Phillips Earns Top Rating for Safety

May 07, 2026

Ascension St. John Jane Phillips Medical Center earned an "A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an "A” through "F" grade to general hospitals across the country based on ... read more »

Bartlesville team wins Innovate award at the Robotics World tournament

May 07, 2026

A Bartlesville team recently earned the Division Innovate Award at the VEX V5 Robotics World Championship, held in St. Louis, Missouri, from April 25–27.  VEX V5 Robotics is a premier robotics platform, powering competitions for middle school, high school, and college teams across ... read more »

OKM Music Festival Returns with Patriotic Theme, Expanded Lineup

May 06, 2026

OKM Music will host its 42nd annual music festival June 5–7, featuring a wide range of performances, family activities, and a patriotic theme tied to America’s 250th anniversary. Appearing on KWON Radio’s COMMUNITY CONNECTION, OKM's Mary Lynn Mihm said the festival ... read more »

Lankford Declares Government Shutdowns Bad, Terrorism Worse

May 07, 2026

Senator James Lankford fired off another edition of the “Lankford Letter,” reminding Oklahomans that tornado season is here, Congress still enjoys turning basic funding bills into hostage situations, and Iran apparently remains less than thrilled with the United States. Lankford o ... read more »

Mom Moments Sweepstakes: Thursday's Daily Winner

May 07, 2026

This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating the women who shaped us… one story at a time.   We want to hear your fondest memory of your Mom—the moment that still makes you smile, laugh, or maybe even tear up a little.   Heather Lore is today's lucky ... read more »

Applications Open for FFA STEM After-School Grants from PSO Foundation

May 07, 2026

This fall, Oklahoma FFA chapters will have the opportunity to turn their STEM ideas into reality because of a $40,500 grant by the Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) Foundation to the Oklahoma FFA Foundation.   Oklahoma FFA chapters located in areas served by PSO or where major ... read more »

Ceremony for The Wall That Heals to be Held Tonight

May 07, 2026

"The Wall That Heals," a 141-panel replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is now fully assembled in Bartlesville, at Lee Lake.   The Official Opening Ceremony  will be this evening, Thursday, May 7th, 6:00 PM with the presentation of colors by Cherokee Nation Honor G ... read more »

Texas Man Faces Stalking Charges in Washington Co.

May 06, 2026

A Texas man is facing felony charges in Washington County after allegedly attempting to illegally evict residents from a home.   51-year-old Gerry Davis was charged with stalking.   According to the Bartlesville Police Department, Davis allegedly made multiple attempts t ... read more »

Visit Bartlesville and Kiddie Park Earn Oklahoma Redbud Awards

May 06, 2026

Bartlesville brought home three top awards Tuesday from the Oklahoma Travel Industry Association's Redbud Awards at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma.   Visit Bartlesville received the Tourism Organization of the Year- Small Budget award and the ... read more »

Voter Registration Deadline Nears for Osage Co Election

May 06, 2026

As the June primary election nears, the Osage County Election Board reminds citizens Friday, May 22 is the last day to register to vote. Election Board Secretary Kelly Choteau says U.S. citizens who are Oklahoma residents are eligible to vote. Voters must be 18 years of age by election day.  ... read more »

Barnsdall Two Years Removed From Powerful Tornado

May 06, 2026

It has been two years since a powerful EF-4 tornado ripped through Barnsdall, killing two and injuring 33 more. It has been a slow process, but homes are being rebuilt and the phrase "Barnsdall Strong" has never seemed more fitting.    When interviewing Dan Ravelette a ... read more »

T.W. Shannon Highlights Trump Endorsement and Policy Priorities on COMMUNITY CONNECTION

May 06, 2026

Oklahoma GOP Lieutenant Governor candidate T.W. Shannon appeared on COMMUNITY CONNECTION with former state representative Earl Sears on Wednesday. Shannon talked about his policy priorities and his recent endorsement from President J. Donald Trump. Shannon said the endorsement signals his &q ... read more »

Fire Hydrant Testing Continues in Bartlesville

May 06, 2026

The flushing and testing of water hydrants continue across Bartlesville. This is part of annual program to the ensure hydrants are working properly. Testing is being done in sections from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Fridays.   Crews are ... read more »

SUNFEST Celebrates America's Birthday

May 06, 2026

Bartlesville SUNFEST Celebrates America’s 250th   SunFest 2026, known as "Oklahoma's biggest outdoor picnic," returns to Sooner Park from May 29–31. This year’s three-day festival celebrates the U.S. 250th birthday with a wide and varied  lineup o ... read more »

Bill Aimed at Protecting Domestic Abuse Victims

May 06, 2026

Oklahoma Senator Bill Coleman has advanced a bill to the governor’s desk that would protect domestic abuse victims from their abuser after they are released on bail. The legislation would require the most egregious offenders to wear GPS ankle monitors while out on bail. This bill passe ... read more »