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A grass fire started near Wynona on Tuesday afternoon and with heavy winds in the area, quickly worked its way northeast to Pawhuska. Crews were able to stop the fire from spreading any further near the Osage County Fairgrounds in Pawhuska, but after burning 4,000 acres it left a wake of destruct ... read more »

After a prolonged time of drought across the Bartlesville area, the potential for record rainfall is expected over the weekend. According to the National Weather Service, numerous rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected this weekend into early next week. Widespread rainfall amoun ... read more »

We are a little more than three weeks away from the Clarence Brantley Indoor Arena having one of the most unique events visit the Osage County Fairgrounds in Pawhuska. The first annual Brantley Cattle Battle Invitational will be taking place on Saturday, November 23rd.   Bullfighters ... read more »

Republican and Other Conservatives of Washington County invites everyone to their election night watch party Tuesday, November 5, starting at 6:30pm at Crossing 2nd located at 215 East Second Street in Bartlesville.    Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Jessica Krause with ROC-W ... read more »

Approximately 500 customers are without power in Bartlesville Wednesday night after a severe storm moved through the area. According to AEP-PSO, 517 electric customers lost power just after 9:15 p.m. Wednesday in an area along Silver Lake Road, south of Nowata Road to Hampden Road. This inclu ... read more »

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 »