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UPDATE 5:30 P.M. As of 4:15 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, fire crews continue to back burn along the Skyline Drive and LB May areas to ensure that the fire doesn't spread, but Osage County Emergency Manager Jerry Roberts says for now, the fire is contained.   Roberts said there h ... read more »

One person was killed in that multi-vehicle collision on US 75 near Dewey Tuesday evening. Dewey Police Chief Jimmy Gray explains. The identity of the victim will be released after notification of next of kin. The traffic collision occurred late Tuesday afternoon near the intersection of ... read more »

Tim Sherrick, a third-generation Bartlesville resident running for Ward 1 City Council, recently shared his views on the pressing issues in Bartlesville’s political landscape. Speaking on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Sherrick highlighted the importance of upholding traditional values, safeguarding ... read more »

Recently  on KWON's Community Connection, Ward 4 City Council candidate Aaron Kirkpatrick delved into his strategies for addressing two major concerns for Bartlesville residents: homelessness and affordable housing. The conversation highlighted Kirkpatrick’s commitment to addressin ... read more »

You are invited to the free premier of the documentary “Americans with No Address,” which realistically explores the issues of homelessness in our country.    Errol Hada, Linda Radacker and Sally Boyd with Lighthouse Outreach Center appeared on COMMUNITY CONNECTION t ... read more »

Wednesday is the first day of early voting in Washington County and it appears to be attracting a lot of people exercising their right to vote.   Andrea Connor with the Washington County Election Board says the first day of early voting is drawing quite a crowd with lines outside cit ... read more »

KWON AM 1400 - 93.3 FM - 95.1 FM hosted a Bartlesville City Council candidate forum Tuesday evening in the Community Room at Arvest's Eastside Branch, featuring seven of the 10 candidates seeking office.   Ward 1 included incumbent Dale Copeland and challenger Tim Sherrick. For W ... read more »

Early voting is officially underway in Oklahoma, offering residents the chance to cast their ballots ahead of the upcoming election.    In Washington County, early voting is available at the County Election Board located at 401 South Johnstone Ave, Suite 4, in Bartlesville. ... read more »

A man was in Washington County District Court on Tuesday facing felony Driving Under the Influence charges. 40-year-old Justin Don Phelps was arrested on Monday night in Bartlesville shortly after 8 p.m when he was pulled over by Bartlesville Police on a traffic stop.   Court Documen ... read more »

Dry conditions persisted in the watershed areas for Hulah and Copan lakes earlier this week, though cooler, wetter weather is forecast for later this week, Water Utilities Director Terry Lauritsen said this week. However, Water Utilities Director Terry Lauritsen said it may take more than one ... read more »

A dedication ceremony for the newly-constructed Veterans Memorial at Bartlesville’s Veterans Park will be held at 10 a.m. Nov. 11. The park is located at 312 SW Virginia Ave. Initially spearheaded by the late Ward 4 City Councilor Billie Roane, the memorial project got off the groun ... read more »

The upcoming Bartlesville Area History Museum’s lunch and learn series will feature guest speaker Dr. Michelle M. Martin. Martin will be discussing how women and children suffered during the Civil War at noon on Friday, November 15th.   Attendees are encouraged to enjoy the mus ... read more »

Halloween is this Thursday, and the Dewey Hotel is having family fun with it.    Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Joe Sears with the Dewey Hotel says they're going to have four rooms on the bottom of the hotel openned and each room has a historical--not scary ghost and adm ... read more »

Phillips 66 announced third-quarter results Tuesday, with a mixed review over the previous quarter. The company reported earnings of $346 million for the third-quarter versus $1 billion in the second-quarter. Phillips 66 noted third-quarter earnings were impacted by a pending $605 million ver ... read more »

Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Ward 4 City Councilor Quinn Schipper highlighted his experience, commitment, and hands-on knowledge of the community. Since August 2020, Schipper has immersed himself in local governance, learning the inner workings of city operations and making him well-prepare ... read more »