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A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol.   37-year-old Jordan Riley was charged on Wednesday with child endangerment by DUI, simple DUI and leaving the scene of an accident involving a damaged fixture while under the influen ... read more »

A Bartlesville man with a previous felony conviction is facing an additional charge in Washington County.   64-year-old Byron Tinsley, Jr. was charged on Wednesday with violating the Mary Rippy Violent Crimes Registration Act.   According to the Bartlesville Police Depar ... read more »

This week, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed a law into effect requiring Oklahoma schools to adopt policies that will prohibit students from using their phone throughout the day. This is something Stitt had challenged districts to begin enforcing two years ago and he is glad to see it become l ... read more »

The Montgomery County, Kan. Sheriff’s Office is investigating an early Saturday morning disturbance at the Ernest Brown American Legion in Caney that left at least one person injured.   Deputies were dispatched to the American Legion, located at 1607 U.S. Highway 75, at approxi ... read more »

The Center in Bartlesville is encouraging area residents to consider season subscriptions as several local arts organizations roll out their upcoming performance schedules. Appering on KWON's COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Caitlyn Kraemer with The Center highlighted the value of season t ... read more »

OKM Music’s “Especially for Kids” series is back in Bartlesville from May 29 through June 7, bringing more family-friendly entertainment than a minivan packed for vacation. The schedule includes everything from puppet shows and tea parties to patriotic story times and art immers ... read more »

Oklahoma House District 10 Representative Judd Strom announced the official shift from the legislative session into campaign season. Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Strom highlighted his record as a "rural rep" and fiscal conservative. Strom emphasized his work passing government ove ... read more »

You are invited to the OKM's "Yacht Rock Orchestrated," part of the of the 42nd Annual OKM Music Festival on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Post Oak Lodge in Tulsa.   The gates for this one-of-a kind special event open at 5:30 PM; opening act, The Tulsa Honor's Baroque ... read more »

The Bartlesville Area History Museum on Tuesday unveiled a commemorative plaque honoring the late Viola Ford Fletcher, a former Bartlesville resident who was the oldest known survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre at the time of her death. Mayor Jim Curd delivered remarks during the brief c ... read more »

A Commerce man was convicted of lewd or indecent proposals or acts to a child in 2006 in a different county. After Aaron Creech was pulled over on Tuesday, he  is facing felony charges of failing to provide required sex offender information and residing within 2,000 feet of a park.  ... read more »

A Dewey woman has landed back in the Washington County Jail facing a criminal charge of domestic assault and battery. On Saturday evening, officers arrived on scene to a victim who had scratches on his wrist, rib and back. It is alleged these markings were caused by Clarissa Jo Evans.    ... read more »

A Bartlesville man is facing a felony assault and battery with a dangerous weapon charge after officers found him to be in possession of a machete and what appeared to be a homemade knife. Paul Elliot is facing an additional misdemeanor charge of public intoxication.   There were two ... read more »

Incoming Bartlesville Public Schools Superintendent LaDonna Chancellor says the district is preparing to place a bond issue before voters Aug. 25 that would continue funding technology, facility maintenance and several campus improvement projects over a three-year period.   Speaking ... read more »

As the calendar shifts to June, one of the most exciting events of the year in Osage County is just weeks away. Ben Johnson Days will take place from Thursday, June 18 through Sunday, June 21 at the Osage County Fairgrounds in Pawhuska.   Things will open up on Thursday morning with ... read more »

Dewey resident Cuen Funderburke is a Republican running to represent Oklahoma State District 10 in the June primary where he is challenging incumbent Judd Strom.   Funderburke is married with five kids. He is originally from Tallahassee, Florida. After moving around the regio ... read more »