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ConocoPhillips CEO: Bartlesville's Future is Bright, Stable for Company
Sep 10, 2024
ConocoPhillips Chairman/CEO Ryan Lance says the future is bright and stable for the company's operations in Bartlesville.
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Lance was the guest of honor for a Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce forum at Tri-County Tech ... read more »
Bartlesville Area History Museum Has Upcoming Exhibit
Sep 10, 2024
The Bartlesville Area History Museum will be hosting a Constitution and Citizenship Day event next Tuesday. Area citizens will get a lesson in civics at the event, which is scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Attendees will be asked questions to see if they could p ... read more »
City Clerk Gives Sales Tax Report for Bartlesville
Sep 10, 2024
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 »
CASA Of Northeast Oklahoma Names Emily Bowling New Executive Director
Sep 09, 2024
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 »
KWON to Carry Presidential Debate
Sep 10, 2024
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 »
Arvest Foundation contributes $5K to Caney Valley Elementary
Sep 10, 2024
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 to Hold Fundraiser Garage Sale to Support United Way
Sep 10, 2024
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 for Ward 4
Sep 10, 2024
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!"
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Big Brothers Big Sisters on COMMUNITY CONNECTION
Sep 10, 2024
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 »
Nowata County Commissioner's agree on 911 agreement
Sep 09, 2024
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 »
Bartlesville woman caught bringing Meth into vehicle, jail
Sep 09, 2024
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 »
Osage Co Commissioners Sign Belford Bridge Resolution
Sep 09, 2024
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 Adding Hundreds of Jobs in Northeast Oklahoma
Sep 09, 2024
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 »
Commissioners Approve More Budgets for Osage County Offices
Sep 09, 2024
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 »
Woolaroc’s Cow Thieves & Outlaws Reunion: A Celebration of Western Heritage
Sep 09, 2024
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 »