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Spitfire Country: Krislyn Arthurs on the Rise

Jan 14, 2026

Spitfire and coal-breathing, Krislyn Arthurs doesn’t ease her way into a song — she kicks the door in. The Oklahoma country artist has built her sound on sharp edges and hard truths, writing songs pulled straight from lived experience. Her sound is unpolished in the best way: emotiona ... read more »

Polling Location Changes in Washington County

Jan 14, 2026

The Washington County Election Board has announced two polling location changes, effective immediately. One of the locations is in Bartlesville, the other is in Ochelata. Precinct 55 in Bartlesville is changing from Disciples Christian Church to Grace Community Church, which is located at 150 ... read more »

Dewey Trash Collection Schedule Altered for MLK Holiday

Jan 14, 2026

Martin Luther King Jr. Day (MLK Day) is a U.S. federal holiday is being observed on Monday, January 19, to honor the life and legacy of the civil rights leader, marked by community service, volunteerism, parades, and educational events.    Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Lori ... read more »

Bartlesville Wedding Show Jan. 25th

Jan 14, 2026

  You are invited to attend the Bartlesville Wedding Association's 4th Annual Bartlesville Wedding Show on Sunday, January 25, from 2-4pm, at The Center at 300 SE Adams Blvd.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Amanda Stratford and Hannah Veach called the event "Th ... read more »

Bartlesville Man Charged With Felony DUI

Jan 13, 2026

A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly driving under the influence of an unknown substance. 28-year-old Trevor Keene was charged on Tuesday with felony DUI and a misdemeanor charge of possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS). According to the Bartlesville ... read more »

Voting Deadline Coming Up in Osage County

Jan 13, 2026

Friday is the final day to apply if you would like to vote in the February election involving the City of Pawhuska at-large seat, State Representative District 35 special general and the Caney Valley special election. United States citizens residing in Oklahoma who are at least 18 years old c ... read more »

Nowata School Board Discusses Football Coach Position

Jan 13, 2026

The Nowata Board of Education discussed the vacant head football coach position during a regular meeting on Monday evening.   Superintendent Mindy Englett discussed how the search will be conducted.   Former head football coach Chance Juby was dismissed by the board on D ... read more »

Osage Co Commissioners Receive Housing Authority Audit

Jan 13, 2026

As the Board of Osage County Commissioners met on Monday, they were presented with the housing authority audit for Osage County. Executive Director with the Housing Authority, Christi McNeil said there was financial growth, mainly due to capital funding projects.    Most importa ... read more »

Road Closure Coming on Wednesday

Jan 13, 2026

A road closure is taking place in Washington County on Wednesday afternoon. Highway 10 west between N 3950 Rd and County Road 3011 is expected to be closed from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday for repairs.  ... read more »

BHS Bruins on Broadway

Jan 13, 2026

Get your tickets for the Bartlesville High School's presentation of Bruins on Broadway, January 29th at 7 p.m. at the BHS Fine Arts Center.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, performers Alana Jackson, Presley Osborne, Sophia Barnes, and Evan Ortiz told us that Bruins on ... read more »

TW Shannon Running for Lt. Governor

Jan 13, 2026

Former Oklahoma House Speaker T.W. Shannon announced Monday that he is running for lieutenant governor. On Tuesday, Shannon, flanked by former State Rep Earl Sears, Shannon joined us on KWON's COMMUNITY CONNECTION to talk about his run for Lt. Governor.   TW Shannon recently serv ... read more »

Water Line Break in Oak Park Repaired

Jan 12, 2026

UPDATE: According to Terry Lauritsen, the line has been repaired, and service was fully restored around 1 a.m. ORIGINAL STORY: The Oak Park neighborhood in Bartlesville is without water due to a line break. City officials say Water Utilities Department crews are enroute to ... read more »

Wednesday Power Outage Planned at Skyway

Jan 13, 2026

Skyway Honda on the south side of Bartlesville will be without phones or power early on Wednesday. Skyway says they are upgrading their electrical service and will be without both phones and electrical service on Wednesday morning until around noon. Skyway is currently undergoing renovati ... read more »

Nowata School Board Discusses Emergency Response

Jan 12, 2026

The Nowata Board of Education held a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday evening.   The board heard reports from the elementary dean of students, middle and high school principal and from the athletic department. The board also heard a project update from Stout Construction regardi ... read more »

Pawhuska Council to Meet Tuesday

Jan 12, 2026

The Pawhuska City Council will have its regularly scheduled meeting at the community center on Tuesday evening. At that meeting, the council will get an update from city manager Carol Jones regarding the city's financial positioning and how the 2024 fiscal year audit is coming along. Jaso ... read more »