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CITY MATTERS on KWON: Bartlesville Ward 4 City Councilor Quinn Schipper Updates Community on Key Projects and Initiatives

Sep 17, 2024

On Tuesday's edition of KWON’s CITY MATTERS program, Bartlesville Ward 4 City Councilor Quinn Schipper provided a comprehensive update on several important city projects and initiatives. The discussion covered the latest developments on infrastructure projects, financial updates, and up ... read more »

BCCA First Concert of the Season: Sing Us A Song… You’re the Piano Man

Sep 17, 2024

The BCCA season opener stars Jim Witter, a superb showman, a great musician, and an excellent creator of appealing shows. He has led strong tours of Piano Men (Billy Joel & Elton John), I Write the Songs (Barry Manilow), Crocodile Rocking’ (Elton John) and Brother (beloved musical duos) ... read more »

Tickets are on Sale for BCCA 2024-2025 Season

Sep 17, 2024

Season Tickets will be available for Bartlesville's 2024-25 Community Concert Series now thru Oct 7 at 2021 rates - four (4) terrific shows at one (1) low price! See the new Season Brochure at bccamusic.org. What do the Piano Man, Broadway’s Phantom, the Doo-Wah Riders, and the B ... read more »

Additional School in Osage County Gets SRO

Sep 16, 2024

The Board of Osage County Commissioners convened for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning.   That meeting was routine in nature, as Kandy Jump will now be the First Deputy in District Three and a no cost change order was signed for the annex project. The ... read more »

Osage County Treasurer to Retire at End of the Year

Sep 16, 2024

At Monday's Osage County Commissioners meeting, the Board acknowledged a letter stating that Treasurer Sally Hulse will be retiring at the end of the year. Hulse has worked for the county for 36 years and said she has enjoyed every minute of it.   District Two Commissioner Steve ... read more »

Nowata County considering a burn ban

Sep 16, 2024

 With some parts of the state of Oklahoma experiencing drought conditions due to lack of precipitation, Nowata County is considering a fire ban for the County.     Nowata County Emergency Management Coordinator Laurie Summers spoke at the Nowata County Commissioners Me ... read more »

Arvest Wealth Management to Offer Estate Planning Seminar

Sep 16, 2024

Arvest Wealth Management will host a Principles of Estate Planning Session at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26 at the bank’s eastside Bartlesville location, 4225 SE Adams Rd. The Estate Planning seminar will focus on building an understanding of estates as well as planning tools, such as wi ... read more »

No Arrests, Incidents During Bartlesville Pride

Sep 14, 2024

Officials estimate approximately 2,000 people attended Bartlesville Pride throughout the day Saturday at Unity Square, including supporters and a hand full of protesters.   Bartlesville Police Chief Kevin Ickleberry says there was an increased police presence around Unity Square to p ... read more »

UPDATE: Whooping Cough Cases Spread to All Bartlesville Public Schools

Sep 12, 2024

UPDATE 9-16-2024: Bartlesville Public School officials confirmed Monday the outbreak of whooping cough has spread to all school locations within the district. Notifications have been sent to all parents. Below is the original story published on 9-12-2024 Bartlesville Public Schools is war ... read more »

Campbell Appointed as County Assessor

Sep 16, 2024

The Washington County Commissioners have appointed Steve Campbell as the next County Assessor.   Campbell has been the head field appraiser for the Assessor's Office for two years. He's originally from Bartlesville and has lived in the area his entire life. Prior to joining t ... read more »

Oldies-n-Goodies Car Show This Saturday

Sep 16, 2024

Returning to COMMUNITY CONNECTION on Monday was Raymond Purdom and John Rowlett with Oldies-n-Goodies Car Club.   Raymond and John invited everyone to the 37th Annual Oldies 'n Goodies Car Show in downtown Dewey, OK on Saturday September 21.    Registration begi ... read more »

Fatal Collision in Washington County Claims One Life

Sep 16, 2024

A two-vehicle accident on September 15, 2024, resulted in one fatality and left another person hospitalized. The collision occurred around 1:01 p.m. on US-75, approximately 2/10 of a mile south of 3700 Road, about three miles south of Ramona. According to preliminary reports, a 2015 Honda Ody ... read more »

Bartlesville Agricultural Center Opens

Sep 15, 2024

Bartlesville Public Schools opened the doors of the new Bartlesville Agricultural Center for the community on Sunday.   Voter approved a bond issue in 2021 for the new center, which includes classrooms, greenhouses, a show arena and animal barns for the school district's national ... read more »

Motorcycle Crash in Bartlesville Claims One Life

Sep 14, 2024

A tragic accident in Bartlesville on Friday afternoon has resulted in the death of one individual. The collision occurred around 2:30 p.m. at the intersection of Washington Boulevard and Redbud Avenue, involving a motorcycle and a semi-truck. ... read more »

Osage Co Commissioners to Meet Monday

Sep 13, 2024

The Board of Osage County Commissioners will convene for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning. At that meeting, the Board is expected to acknowledge a resignation letter from Treasurer Sally Hulse. That resignation will take effect at the end of the year.   ... read more »