The Bartlesville Public Schools Foundation is inviting the community to attend its annual State of Our Schools luncheon on Wednesday, Aug. 5, at the Bartlesville High School Commons.   Appearing on KWON Radio's COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Foundation Executive Director Rachel Miller say ... read more »

We have been hearing the pleas from Nowata's Save Our Hospital group urging the faclilty's owner, Ascension, to keep the hospital in their town the way it is.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Tanner Holt with Ascension St John Jane Phillips met the situation head on sayin ... read more »

Ascension St. John Jane Phillips Medical Center is celebrating several recent milestones, including a Bronze Rural Stroke Recognition Award from the American Heart Association, the one-year anniversary of its designation as a Primary Stroke Center, and an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from ... read more »

Bartlesville voters will decide two school bond propositions totaling nearly $41 million during the Aug. 25 election. If approved, the bond package would fund campus improvements, technology, and transportation without increasing the current property tax rate.   Appearing on KWON Rad ... read more »

Newly elected Nowata County Commissioner for District One John Hultz appeared at a Nowata Chamber of Commerce forum Wednesday morning.   Hultz discussed his plans for when he takes office and some issues he has observed with the county.   Hultz said his first priority wi ... read more »

The Nowata group "Save Our Hospital" spoke at a Nowata Area Chamber of Commerce event Wednesday morning.   Ascension St. John submitted an application that will be reviewed by the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS ... read more »

GeekyGami is hosting a cutthroat, highly exclusive cardboard brawl, and you better act fast if you want a seat at the nerd table. For a $35 entry fee, you can secure your spot in this glorious battle of wits, but there's a massive catch. The shop only managed to snag ONE single event kit, ... read more »

Parents of Bartlesville, rejoice! If your household has been held hostage by a certain animated Australian cattle dog, salvation is finally here, and it only costs 25 dollarbucks. Stage Art Dance, located at 318 S. Quapaw Ave., is hosting Boppin' With Bluey, a one-day camp designed to thoroug ... read more »

The City of Nowata is currently working to repair two water leaks in its local water system. The City of Nowata says the repairs may result in reduced water pressure for residents and businesses. This is a developing story. ... read more »

The Simple Freedom officially celebrated its grand opening Tuesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its location at 309 E. Don Tyler Avenue in downtown Dewey. The boutique is centered on the idea that style should be simple, comfortable, and confidence-inspiring, offering a curated selection of ... read more »

The reunion of the decade just keeps rolling, with Cross Canadian Ragweed announcing a brand-new Oklahoma show at Durant's Choctaw Grand Theater on October 10 to cap off an insane 2026. It’s been a monumental 15 months since the Red Dirt legends reunited, packing stadiums from Texas to ... read more »

After more than a decade of raising money for Oklahoma community causes, Tulsa’s mission-driven Once In A While Band has released its debut full-length album, Love's Waiting For You. Founded in 2012 by bassist Greg Silvis, the philanthropic group has performed at dozens of events over t ... read more »

James Lankford is taking another swing at ending one of Washington's favorite traditions, threatening a government shutdown every few months. Lankford is set to testify Wednesday before the House Appropriations Committee in support of his bipartisan Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, marking t ... read more »

The Bartlesville Board of Education appointed Bradrick "Brad" Henderson to fill the vacant District 6 seat during its Monday meeting. Henderson will complete the term of Andrea Nightingale, who resigned earlier this summer after she moved from District 6. Henderson works as supe ... read more »

Nowata Public Schools is considering pushing back their first day of school to Aug. 19 due to ongoing construction.   The Nowata Board of Education will consider a revised calendar during a special meeting on Thursday at 12 p.m. The Nowata Board of Education meets in the high school ... read more »