It was recently announced that former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine will be the new CEO of Quantum Space. The company says the move will accelerate their role in U.S. space defense and commercial operations, this according to the News on 6.   Bridenstine served as NASA Administr ... read more »

A Dewey High School senior was taken into custody Thursday morning after officers recovered a handgun from a vehicle on campus following a report from a parent, according to Dewey Police Chief Jimmy Gray. School Resource Officer McCully received a call at about 9:49 a.m. regarding a student r ... read more »

White Rose Cemetery will be honoring our military personnel on Memorial Day with a service set for 9:30 a.m. on Monday, May 25. The city-owned cemetery has had a Memorial Day ceremony for more than a century.    This yearly event is free and open to the public. The White Rose Ce ... read more »

Copan High School's commencement ceremony is set for 8 p.m. Friday from the football stadium.   KWON AM 1400/FM 93.3 and 95.1 will broadcast a replay of the celebration Saturday at 12:15 p.m.   Coverage is brought to you by Bartnet IP and OK Federal Credit Union. ... read more »

Tri County Tech has received a grant from Public Service Company of Oklahoma, an AEP Company, for Tri County Tech's FIRST Robotics Team 2165. The funding will support the Tri County Tech FIRST Robotics Team 2165, helping provide the tools, materials, and resources needed for students to d ... read more »

Another lunch and learn session will take place on Tuesday in Pawhuska. The organization speaking will be PBM Lending and they will be discussing smart moves for car buyers. Free fajitas will be provided by El Jalisco. If interested in attending, you must RSVP by Friday by calling 918-287-0001. ... read more »

Senators James Lankford and Todd Young have introduced the Protecting Charitable Giving Act, a bill aimed at keeping donor information private and making sure Americans can support charities without ending up on somebody’s political enemies list by lunchtime. The legislation would increase ... read more »

Oklahoma senators are trying to make sure drivers notice a little relief at the gas pump instead of watching it vanish into government math tricks faster than a Buc-ee’s brisket sandwich on a road trip. Senate Appropriations Chairman Chuck Hall and Grant Green helped push House Bill 1370 th ... read more »

The Bartlesville Symphony Orchestra presents COLORS OF AMERICA Saturday, May 16, 7:30pm at The Center Bartleville.    Appearing on KWON Radio's COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Maestro Lauren Green said the concert wii feature the Oklahoma premiere of Peter Boyer’s “Rhapsod ... read more »

Dewey High School's graduation ceremony is tentatively scheduled for 8 p.m. Friday evening from Bulldogger Stadium.   Dewey's graduation ceremony will air on KWON - AM 1400, FM 93.3 and 95.1, with a video livestream on KWONTV.com.   The scheduling of the commence ... read more »

The 2026 Cherokee Area Council Scouting Golf Tournament is scheduled for June 18, 2026 startint at 11:30 am. at the Boots Hollow Golf Course in Bartlesville.   Tiffany Cook and Summer Lamb said, "This annual four-person scramble benefits Scouts BSA in NE Oklahoma, featuring a sh ... read more »

Wesleyan Christian School will hold its graduation ceremony at 7 p.m. on Fiday evening from the Wesleyan Christian School gym. For those unable to attend, you will be able to listen on Sports Talk FM 99.1, FM 100.1 HD2,  AM 1500 KPGM.    Friday evening's broadcast is be ... read more »

The Oklahoma Union class of 2026 will make it official on Friday evening, as OKU graduates will cross the stage and no longer become high schoolers.  100.1 - KYFM will carry the ceremony live on Friday night at 7:30. Pre-ceremony coverage begins around 7:20.  Thanks to Muller Co ... read more »

The 2026 Nowata High School Graduation will take place on Friday evening at 7:00.  The ceremony will be inside at Ty Hewitt Court at the Nowata High gym.  KRIG 104.9 FM will carry the event in its entirety thanks to our sponsors: Totel CSI, Arvest Bank, City Drug, Bartnet IP, An ... read more »

Oklahoma officially decided it would like people to keep their teeth, as Governor-signed Senate Bill 540 now brings the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact to the state. The law, authored by Brenda Stanley, allows dentists and dental hygienists to more easily work across state lines without drow ... read more »