The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released the sales tax report for the month of September and in Bartlesville, revenue for sales tax was on the rise, while use tax had seen a slight decrease. These figures are being compared to what we saw at this time last year.   City Clerk Jas ... read more »

Emily Bowling has been named the new Executive Director for CASA ( Court-Appointed Special Advocates) of Northeast Oklahoma.  Although new is a relative term when it comes to Emily Bowling and CASA.  Bowling has served with CASA for 12 years, starting as an Advocate Coordinato ... read more »

Coverage of tonight's Presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris can be heard on KWON AM 1400 FM 93.3 95.1.  We will join CBS News coverage of the debate at 8 p.m. A St. Louis Cardinals baserball game, which was originally scheduled to air on KWON, can now be heard on ... read more »

The Arvest Foundation recently announced a $5,000 donation to Caney Valley Elementary. The funds will be used to upgrade the sound system in the gymnasium, where daily morning assemblies are held. Arvest Wealth Management trust officer Brandy Robles and Arvest commercial loan assistant manage ... read more »

Arvest Bank will host a garage sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14 to support the Bartlesville Regional United Way. The sale will take place inside the North Community Room at Arvest Bank’s east side location, 4225 SE Adams Rd. Please enter through the northeast entrance, n ... read more »

Aaron Kirkpatrick is running for City Council Ward 4.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Kirkpatrick said he wants  to serve his neighbors in Bartlesville. Kirkpatrick said his family has lived here for over a decade, and they "love our oasis on the prairie!" &nb ... read more »

Coming on KWON's COMMUNITY CONNECTION on the heels of a successful Big Broithers Big SIsters "Big Event" where $70,000 were raised, Area Director Charlen Dew and Big Brother Rusty Gott shared with the audience the need for more mentors.   Charlene reminded everyone, &qu ... read more »

At Monday's Nowata County Commissioners meeting, the commissioners approved a a resolution that accepts an interlocal agreement for an  Emergency Communications ammendment in Nowata County.    Jerome Gnatek is the 911 Coordinator for the County and explained cha ... read more »

A Bartlesville woman was in Washington County Court on Monday after allegedly bringing meth into a patrol vehicle. 35-year-old Melissa Thornburg has been charged with a felony charge of possession of contraband in jail, destroying evidence, possession of CDS and failure to appear warrant. An ... read more »

At Monday's Board of Osage County Commissioners meeting, there was discussion to sign a resolution of a preservation agreement on the Belford Bridge project. This is a bridge connecting Pawnee and Osage County across the Arkansas River and is eligible for the national register of historic pla ... read more »

American Airlines announced Monday that hundreds of additional jobs are coming to northeast Oklahoma.   The company announced nearly 500 new aviation maintenance jobs and additional lines of heavy maintenance work at the carrier's bases in Tulsa, Charlotte and Pittsburgh — ... read more »

At Monday's Osage County Commissioners meeting, the Board continued to review the budgets for county offices for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Departments the elected officials reviewed on Monday included the Court Clerk's office, Excise Board, County Clerk's Office, OSU Extension Office ... read more »

What began as a lively gathering in 1927 hosted by Bartlesville oilman Frank Phillips has evolved into one of Oklahoma's most anticipated annual events: the Cow Thieves & Outlaws Reunion. Held at the Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Preserve, this unique event celebrates the history and herit ... read more »

Dewey Public Schools will receive a $5,000 boost in funding thanks to a donation from the Arvest Foundation. The funds will provide additional classroom resources and instructional materials to enhance students’ educational experiences. Arvest commercial banker Nicholas Moody presented ... read more »

A Bartlesville icon in the arts and nonprofit work has died after a long battle with cancer. Morris McCorvey, who is the former executive director of the Westside Community Center, community volunteer, actor and a well-known poet, died Friday. He was 73. Born in inner-city Oklahoma City, ... read more »