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Skiatook Woman Charged With Cruelty to Animals
Dec 05, 2025
A Skiatook woman who was arrested on Wednesday for animal cruelty now faces felony charges.
76-year-old Sharron Lee Adams was formally charged on Friday with two felony counts of cruelty to animals.
According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, authorities responded to a Skia ... read more »
Rylee Mueller Named Boys & Girls Club of Bartlesville/Dewey Youth of the Year
Dec 05, 2025
Rylee Mueller was named the 2025 Boys & Girls Clubs of Bartlesville and Dewey Youth of the Year during an exciting luncheon Friday.
Rylee is an eight-year Club member who says she is inspired by the staff and experiences that helped her grow confident and service-driven.
&n ... read more »
GOP Lawmakers Ask AG to Investigate Oklahoma’s Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
Dec 05, 2025
A group of 21 Republican state lawmakers sent a letter to Oklahoma’s Attorney General requesting an investigation of the state’s COVID-19 response and hospital protocols during the pandemic.
Sen. Randy Grellner, R-Cushing, a primary care doctor who previously served on the S ... read more »
Bartlesville Woman Charged With Child Abuse
Dec 05, 2025
A Bartlesville woman is facing a felony charge after allegedly striking a child in the forearm with a belt.
32-year-old Wesley Hendry was charged on Thursday with child abuse.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, on Tuesday, Dec. 2, Hendry allegedly struck the victim with a be ... read more »
Highway 10 Re-Opens After Livestock Trailer Accident
Dec 04, 2025
OK Highway 10, approximately 1 mile west of Wann is now open follwing the clearing of an accident involving to a livestock tractor trailer.
Around 3:30 this morning, a cattle hauler reportedely failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway which resulted the cattle traile ... read more »
State Rep. Brian Hill for Lt. Governor on KWON
Dec 05, 2025
It is political season once again. Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, State Representative John B. Kane introduced his good friend and fellow State Representative Brian Hill who is running for Lieutenant Governor.
Kane said, "I served three years in the House with Brian. He's pass ... read more »
Washington Co. Commissioners to Meet Monday
Dec 05, 2025
The Washington County Commissioners have a lengthy agenda for the Monday morning meeting.
According to the published agenda, the commissioners are expected to discuss an agreement with the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office for a funding grant for the Washington County Sheriff’s O ... read more »
Bartlesville Symphony Orchestra's Holiday Joy Tonight 7 p.m.
Dec 05, 2025
The Center Bartlesville will be abuzz with the holday spirit with the Bartlesville Symphony Orchestra's Holiday Joy at 7pm.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, the award-winning conductor of the Bartlesville Symphony Orchestra invited everyone to attend this event wh ... read more »
Bartlesville Kiwanis Christmas Parade Saturday on KWON and KKWONTV.com
Dec 04, 2025
The Bartlesville Kiwanis Christmas Parade is Saturday at 6:30 p.m. with the theme “Home for the Holidays.” This year’s Grand Marshal is Charlene Dew.
You can listen to the parade on KWON AM 1400/FM 93.3 and 95.1. You can watch the parade live streamed on KWONtv.Co ... read more »
Community Gathers for 8th Annual Dewey Christmas Tree Lighting
Dec 04, 2025
Despite bitter cold winds, the holiday spirit was alive and shining Friday evening as the City of Dewey and the Historic Dewey Hotel welcomed residents for the 8th Annual Dewey Christmas Tree Lighting. Families bundled in winter layers crowded the grounds, eager to kick off the holiday season wit ... read more »
BFD Responds to Minor Grease Fire at Weeze's Cafe
Dec 04, 2025
Weeze's Cafe is temporarily closed after a minor fire Thursday afternoon.
Bartlesville Fire Department crews responded to the call. Deputy Chief Barry Campbell gives an update.
No injuries were reported. The restaurant will reopen once the kitchen is cleaned.
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Washington County Woman Facing 60 Counts of Animal Cruelty
Dec 04, 2025
A southern Washington County woman is being held on a $50,000 bond awaiting formal charges on 60 counts of animal cruelty.
Sharron Lee Adams is facing the charges after deputies responded Wednesday to a residence in the 40000 block of North 3944 Road. According to Undersheriff Jon Copeland, d ... read more »
Bartlesville City Council Calls Special Meeting for Election, Honoring Viola Fletcher
Dec 04, 2025
The Bartlesville City Council has called a special meeting for Monday evening to officially set the general obligation bond, capital improvement sales tax and economic development sales tax election.
According to an agenda, the council is expected to discuss the resolutions and ordinances nec ... read more »
Elder Care Looks Ahead to 2026
Dec 04, 2025
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Elder Care's Claudia Dillbeck and Michael Colaw told us about plans for 2026 and a need for funds to ensure success.
Claudia Dillbeck, Elder Care's Community and Outreach Director said, "On January 5th, we are kicking off the Elder Ca ... read more »
Handel’s Messiah to Fill The Center with Holiday Sound
Dec 04, 2025
The Bartlesville Chorale will present a stirring performance of Handel’s Messiah this Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 3 p.m. The event will take place at The Center, located at 300 SE Adams Blvd in Bartlesville. Long regarded as one of the most treasured works of the season, Messiah has been a ... read more »




