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A transient Tulsa man has been sentenced to life in prison after sexually assaulting an elderly woman.   43-year-old Elga Eugene Harper was convicted by a federal jury of kidnapping, aggravated sexual abuse by force and threat, assault with a dangerous weapon with intent to do b ... read more »

The Osage County Sheriff's Office is looking for two suspects after an individual removed the court-ordered ankle monitor of another. Abram Hobbs, who was wearing the ankle monitor, and Kimberly Hobbs then fled. The two are believed to be driving a white 2008 Land Rover, with an Oklahoma lice ... read more »

THIS STORY HAS BEEN UPDATED AS OF 12-23-25 AT 2:42 P.M.   The Bartlesville Police Department responded to a possible shooting in the 3700 block of Woodland Rd. on Monday afternoon.   According to the Bartlesville Police Department, officers responded at approximatel ... read more »

The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals has upheld the conviction of an Oklahoma man who was convicted of child sexual abuse. A jury convicted Issac Leroy Horton of this crime in 2024. He was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole. Horton must serve 85 percent of his sentence b ... read more »

The Bartlesville Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 610 is continuing its tradition of holiday giving and community support this Christmas season.   Appearing on Community Connection Tuesday, Eagles Rick Harlow and John Stowe say members recently distributed 85 Christmas food baskets to ... read more »

As cold weather and the holidays arrive, leaders at the Lighthouse Outreach Center in Bartlesville say community support is keeping dozens of people off the streets each night.   Appearing on KWON's Community Connection Tuesday, Lighthouse Director Errol Hada says 87 men, women a ... read more »

History was made Tuesday as the Bartlesville Board of Education named the district’s first female superintendent. LaDonna Chancellor will succeed Chuck McCauley as superintendent effective July 1, 2026. Chancellor has 28 years of experience as an educator. She started at Catoosa High Sc ... read more »

Churches across the community are inviting families and visitors to come together on Christmas Eve for worship services marking the birth of Christ. From candlelight ceremonies to traditional readings and carols, each service offers a unique opport ... read more »

The Bartlesville Area History Museum is inviting families to enjoy a festive and fun-filled afternoon with a special appearance by the Grinch on Tuesday, December 23. The free event, titled “A Grinchy Good Time,” will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. and offers visitors the chance to take ... read more »

Public Service Company of Oklahoma is reporting widespread power outages impacting more than 5,000 residents across Washington and Osage counties. According to PSO’s outage map, the majority of those without electricity are located in souther ... read more »

The Nowata School Board will hold a special meeting next Monday, Dec. 29, to discuss the employment of head football coach Chance Juby.   According to an agenda, Superintendent Mindy Jo Englett and Juby will provide evidence on their own behalves and receive questions from board memb ... read more »

Dink's Pit Bar-B-Que will host their annual Christmas lunch on Christmas Day from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.   This is the third year Dink's has hosted the lunch. Owner Landon Curd talked about the event.   The luncheon provides free meals to those in need.   ... read more »

The Washington County Emergency Operations Center wants to inform the public of a road closure that will be in place at North 4000 Rd. between West 600 Rd. and West 700 Rd. through 3 p.m. on Tuesday.  ... read more »

A former contestant on "The Voice" has been arrested in Osage County. Kata Huddleston, who was arrested near Pawhuska early Wednesday morning, had a vehicular homicide warrant out for her arrest in Tennessee.   The News on 6 reports that Tennessee investigators received sev ... read more »

An annex is being built near the Osage County Courthouse. That building will house several county-wide departments. As it was being installed, Pawhuska Utility Superintedent Jerry Eubanks discovered the building wasn't going to get the neccesary water pressure it needed, though.   ... read more »