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Oklahoma Senate Resolution Marks U.S. 250th Anniversary
Feb 16, 2026
State Sen. McIntosh has introduced Senate Resolution 24 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States and to align with activities planned by the Oklahoma Semiquincentennial Commission. The anniversary will be observed nationwide on July 4, 2026, marking 250 years since the adoption o ... read more »
Civitan Club Meet and Greet Trivia Party
Feb 16, 2026
The Civitan Club is having speacil meet and greet with food and entertainment Thursday evening from 6-7:30pm at the Haskell Event Space in downtown Barltesville.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Maria Gus and Joe Sears invited everyone to stop by and get to know the Civitan ... read more »
Osage Co Commissioners to Meet Tuesday
Feb 16, 2026
The Board of Osage County Commissioners will convene for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Tuesday morning in lieu of Presidents Day.
At that meeting, there will be possible action taken regarding opportunities for 2026 community development block grants with the Oklahoma De ... read more »
Cherokee Area Council Boy Scouts Friends of Scouting Dinner
Feb 16, 2026
The Cherokee Area Council Boy Scouts Friends of Scouting Dinner is set for Thursday, February 26, at the Center in Bartlesville at 6:30PM. Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Phillp Wright with the Council annouced the guest speaker is Scouting America Naional Board Chari-Elect Ricky Mason.
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Vets Groups Join in Helping Other Vets
Feb 16, 2026
Two groups that help veterans locally in Bartlesville and working together at times to be a resource for those who have served. Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Jimmy Gray from Veterans Connection Organization (VCO) and Brian Beavard from Together With Veterans Bartlesville brought us up to dat ... read more »
BPD Investigating Disturbance Near 14th and Armstrong
Feb 13, 2026
UPDATE: Bartlesville police continue to investigate after gunshots were fired Friday afternoon near the intersection of 14th Street and Armstrong Avenue.
BPD Capt. Travis Martinez says officers responded to the call just before 4 p.m. Friday. Officers secured the scene upon ar ... read more »
Proctor Serves as House Page for Kane
Feb 13, 2026
Rep. John Kane, R-Bartlesville, recently welcomed Pierson Proctor, a senior at Bartlesville High School, to serve as a page at the Oklahoma House of Representatives.
Every year, hundreds of juniors and seniors from across the state participate in the House High School Page Program at the Okla ... read more »
Bartlesville Woman Charged With Being in Possession of Meth
Feb 13, 2026
A Bartlesville woman was seen in Washington County Court on Friday after allegedly being in possession of a controlled drug with intent to distribute earlier this week. Nichole Osburn faces that felony charge and misdemeanor charges of being in possession of drug paraphernalia and driving left of ... read more »
City of Bartlesville Performing Water Recirculation, Temporary Discoloration Possible
Feb 13, 2026
The City of Bartlesville is assuring residents that drinking water remains safe, despite temporary discoloration that may appear as the city performs routine circulation and maintenance on the water distribution system.
“Earlier this week, the city implemented temporary changes to water ... read more »
KWON Repeats as OAB's Station of the Year
Feb 13, 2026
KWON has repeated as non-metro Station of the Year for 2025 from the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters.
The OAB released the 2025 Outstanding Achievement Awards on Friday and KWON took the top honor as “Best In Show” for the second year in a row.
In addition to being named ... read more »
Man Who Hit School Bus Seen in Court on Friday
Feb 13, 2026
The man who was arrested on suspicion of DUI following a collision with a Bartlesville school bus on Thursday afternoon was seen in Washington County District Court on Friday.
46-year-old Matthew Fields, of Bartlesville, is facing a felony DUI charge and a misdemeanor charge of dri ... read more »
“Say It With A Song” Grand Prize Winner
Feb 13, 2026
Kieran Andrews has been named the grand prize winner our “Say It With A Song” contest. Andrews selected the song “My Boo” by Ghost Town DJs and shared that the couple has been together 14 years and married for nine.
The grand prize package includ ... read more »
UPDATE: Man Arrested on DUI Charges After Hitting Bartlesville School Bus
Feb 12, 2026
UPDATE: A man has been arrested on a driving under the influence charge after the vehicle he was driving hit a Bartlesville Public School bus Thursday afternoon.
Bartlesville Police Capt. Travis Martinez says officers responded to the crash on Silver Lake Road between Frank Phillip ... read more »
CAPITOL CALL 2-13-26 Powered by Phillips 66
Feb 13, 2026
State Senator Julie Daniels, State Representative John B. Kane and Judd Strom joined us in -studio on Friday morning for KWON Radio's CAPITOL CALL Powereed by Phillips 66.
Representative John B. Kane brought up the state budger saying, "We are going to get our final c ... read more »
Former Osage Nation Chief Passes Away
Feb 13, 2026
A former Osage Nation principal chief has died.
Jim Gray, who served as chief from 2002 to 2010 and was also a publisher of the Native American Times, died Thursday. He was 64.
Gray served as principal chief for two consecutive terms during a period of unprecedented growth and reform. Dur ... read more »




