As summer approaches—a season notoriously marked by an uptick in accidents and trauma cases—Our Blood Institute (OBI) is issuing a vital call to action for local residents to roll up their sleeves.    OBI is launching a series of regional blood drives across Washingt ... read more »

The Sizzlin’ Summer Series returns June 26 with CommUNITY Fest from 5:30 to 9 p.m., bringing live music, food trucks, vendors and enough cultural flavor to make your average frozen pizza feel deeply inadequate. The event is made possible through the Levitt Family Foundation and promises an ... read more »

Oklahoma is set to receive more than $2.8 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency assistance following months of severe storms, tornadoes, flooding, and wildfires that battered communities across the state. US Senator James Lankford announced the funding Wednesday, saying the grants will h ... read more »

At Tuesday evening's city council meeting in Pawhuska, council members went into executive session to discuss the employment of City Manager Carol Jones. After a 30 minute discussion, Mayor Steve Tolson made a motion to keep Jones hired on in that position.   The council went on ... read more »

State Representative of District 37, Ken Luttrell is retiring from his post at the end of this term after serving Oklahomans since November 2018. Spencer Grace and Jeremy Sacket are hoping to fill that void.    Grace has always had an interest in politics. Grace is a registered ... read more »

Community members in Ramona are concerned about the future of Caney Valley Public Schools, as the district is dealing with a reported $400,000 shortfall.   At a Tuesday meeting organized by parents, citizens gathered to write questions about the district's finances that will be s ... read more »

The annual Jake Bartles Birthday Celebration—honoring the pioneer who founded both Bartlesville and Dewey—takes place Saturday, June 13, at the Historic Dewey Hotel in Dewey, OK.  Admission is free and birthday cake will be served!    Appearing on COMMUNITY CONN ... read more »

A fatality collision occurred in Osage County on Tuesday. Jeremy Bearden was driving his motorcycle westbound on Highway 60 when he lost a box of the back of the motorcycle just east of McCord.  When Bearden attempted to turn around and pick up the equipment, Lynette Kyler clipped Bearde ... read more »

Youth and Family Services in Bartesville invites everyone to join them on June 27 , at Unity Square, at 7pm, for one of the most exciting community events of the summer--An unforgettable Glow Run experience!   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Katie WIlson with Youth and Family Serv ... read more »

With the June 16 primary election approaching, election officials are reminding voters about state laws governing conduct at polling places, including restrictions on electioneering, voter interference and access to voting areas. The Washington County Election Board issued a notice outlining ... read more »

State Representative Judd Strom is seeking re-election. Strom represents District 10 and has served in that position since 2018. Strom says the eight years have flown by and during that time he has gained a lot of experience.   Strom is proud of the fact he has been able to cut the s ... read more »

Agape Mission has received a $5,000 donation from the Arvest Foundation to help support programs serving hungry, hurting and homeless residents in Washington County. The donation was presented by Arvest Bank Bartlesville Region President David Nickel and Arvest Wealth Management Trust Officer ... read more »

The Osage Nation Harvest Land mobile market will be at the flag pole in Pawhuska this Wednesday at 10 a.m. You will be able to stop in through 1 p.m. to get fresh veggies, meats, canned goods and farm fresh eggs.    Accepted forms of payment include cash, check, credit card and ... read more »

State Rep. John B. Kane reflected on his progress and focused on District 11 roots on KWON RADIO's COMMUNITY CONNECTION ahead of Tuesday's election.   Representative Kane  recapped his recent legislative term during the show, highlighting a smooth budget session and resp ... read more »

Ascension St. John Jane Phillips Hospital (ASJPH) in Bartlesville is reminding area residents that intensive inpatient rehabilitation services are available locally for patients recovering from serious medical events such as strokes, hip fractures, amputations, major trauma and other neurological ... read more »