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Congratulations to the 2025 Class of Wesleyan Christian School.    The broadcast of the commencement exercises was carried on KWON Radio Thursday night as nearly 20 seniors were handed a diploma.   The Valedictorian was Trey White and the guest speaker was History T ... read more »

The Bartlesville Regional United Way celebrates another successful fundraising year and is planning the goals and priorities for the next campaign.   In 2024, BRUW set a goal of raising $2.4 million for their partner agencies in Nowata, Osage and Washington counties. The organization ... read more »

A Bartlesville man has been booked into the Washington County Jail on a felony charge of vehicle theft.   An affidavit states a victim told investigators on April 30th that Jonathan Romine had allegedly used his vehicle without authorization. The victim stated Romine was staying in t ... read more »

The newly elected Pope Leo XIV isn’t just making history as the first American to lead the Catholic Church. It turns out that he also has a connection to Tulsa. According to a social media post from The Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma,  prior to becoming Cardinal Robert Prevo ... read more »

A Texas pastor who is facing five felony charges of lewd or indecent acts to a child will be seen in court on Friday for a pre-preliminary hearing.    Robert Morris founded a megachurch in Southlake, Texas and an affidavit accuses Morris of touching a minor victim's private ... read more »

The City of Hominy has received results from the initial water sample tests. Chlorine levels are within the acceptable range to meet the criteria set by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality. In order to lift the voluntary boil order, these tests must show the same favorable results on ... read more »

Heading into the summer season, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tulsa District has announced several lakes across Oklahoma and Kansas will face staff shortages. The News on 6 says this will cause a temporary reduction to services or closure at various recreational areas.  Birch Lake nea ... read more »

  Congratulations to Summer Grissom. She is Thursday's daily winner in our "My Mom's Precious" contest.   She wins Two passes to Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge and the Great Passion Play in Eureka Springs, AR.   Our Grand Prize Winner will be ... read more »

A local doctor and his grandson appear in the new movie "Sod and Stuble." Dr. Michael Bush who has his practice in Bartlesville is in the movie along with his grandson Presley Bowers.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Bush said, "Sod & Stubble is a western film ... read more »

A Bartlesville man is facing federal child sexual abuse charges following a Department of Justice operation in April. 23-year-old Kaleb Smith, who is a member of the Osage Nation, was arrested and indicted last week on charges of sexual abuse of a minor in Indian Country and two counts of abu ... read more »

Upon taking office, Osage County Sheriff Bart Perrier discovered just over $352,000 that his office might be able to use, as the money was sitting in an account and slowly accumulating over time. These funds had been approved by voters as part of a bond election to maintain, operate and operate t ... read more »

A Bartlesville woman is facing a felony charge after allegedly entering a residence without permission. 32-year-old Lindsay Perry was charged on Monday with second degree burglary. According to the Bartlesville Police Department, on May 4, Perry was allegedly inside a residence with ... read more »

A Bartlesville man is facing a misdemeanor charge after allegedly assaulting someone.   41-year-old Eddie Dentmon was charged on Monday with domestic abuse by assault.   According to the Bartlesville Police Department, on May 3, Dentmon allegedly got into an argument wit ... read more »

The deadline to get a Real ID is finally here. Without such identification, those over the age of 18 may be unable to board domestic flights and enter certain government buildings.  To obtain a Real ID, you will need a birth certificate or U.S. passport, along with your driver's lice ... read more »

Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Cherokee Nation Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr announced that Cherokee Nation leaders gathered Friday, May 2, to acknowledge the month of May as Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Month in the tribe.   Hoskin said he joined tribal leaders and ... read more »