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Bartlesville Athletic Hall of Fame Celebration Oct. 3
Sep 18, 2025
Bartlesville Sports Commission invites everyone to the 17th Annual Athletic Hall of Fame Celebration on Friday, October 3, at 6pm at the Bartlesville Community Center at 300 SE Adams Blvd. in Bartlesville.
Appearing on Doenges Toyota's Car Talk with Brad Doenges, Chris Ba ... read more »
Jarrett Farm Owners File Bankruptcy, Hoping to Retain Property
Sep 24, 2025
The owners of Jarrett Farm between Ramona and Vera have filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in a last-ditch chance to keep the resort open.
Jarrett Farm has been in a long battle with a bank after the property was foreclosed on nearly two years ago. The resort went up for a sheriff's s ... read more »
Child Predator Spending Life in Prison
Sep 24, 2025
A U.S. District Judge has sentenced a man to life in prison after attempting to meet a 14-year old boy in 2024. Jeffry Clain began communicating with someone he believed to be a 14-year old boy in July 2024 on a dating application. Those conversations quickly turned sexual and Clain began sending ... read more »
OSBI, Vinita Police Investigating Suspicious Death
Sep 24, 2025
Following a suspicious death on Monday morning in Vinita, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation has opened a homicide investigation. Two people have been taken into custody and are being held on second degree murder charges.
According to the News on 6, a man was found de ... read more »
REPORTS: Ryan Walters to Resign as State Superintendent
Sep 24, 2025
Multiple news agencies are reporting Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters is considering resigning from office.
NOTUS, a digital news agency based in Washington, D.C., says they have confirmed from sources that Walters' resignation could come as early as this week. Source ... read more »
Bartlesville Chamber Announces Golf Tournament Date
Sep 24, 2025
The Bartlesville Regional Chamber of Commerce announced on Wednesday that the 36th annual Legislative Golf Tournament will be Oct. 9 at Boots Hollow Golf Course.
To be a part of the tournament, individual golfers can register for $125, or register as a team of four for $500.
Sponsorship o ... read more »
Arvest Foundation Donates $4,000 to SAFE-NOW
Sep 24, 2025
The Arvest Foundation announced a $4,000 contribution to SAFE-NOW, who provides emotional, social and medical support to individuals affected by sexual assault, domestic abuse and child abuse.
Funds from the donation will be used to support SAFE-NOW’s fourth annual Sexual Assault and Do ... read more »
Passing the Torch at the Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce
Sep 24, 2025
Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce President Sherri Wilt appeared on KWON Radio's COMMUNITY CONNECTION as President for the last time. Sherri announced several weeks ago that she is retiring on September 30. On this program. Sherri was accompanied by the Chamber's interim preside ... read more »
Tulsa Man Charged With Attempting to Support Al-Qaeda
Sep 24, 2025
A Tulsa man is facing charges related to terrorism after allegedly attempting to provide 3-D printed weapons to Al-Qaeda.
25-year-old Andrew Scott Hastings was charged on Wednesday with attempting to provide material support or resources to a designated foreign terrorist organization and ille ... read more »
Copan Homecoming Interviews Airing on KRIG
Sep 24, 2025
The homecoming court from Copan High School is being interviewed this week on Real Country KRIG 104.9 FM. This leads up to their game against South Coffeyville on Friday night, which is our game of the week on 100.1 KYFM. Pregame coverage will start at 6:30 p.m. and kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m ... read more »
Pawhuska Schools Looks to Encourage Students to Read
Sep 24, 2025
Students in Pawhuska's upper elementary will get to take part in a storytelling in the park event this Friday at Williams Park. Parents are welcome to attend the storytelling session, which runs from 10:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The hope is to engage students through storytell ... read more »
Civitan Paddle Party for Inclusive Playground Equipment for Jane Phillips School
Sep 24, 2025
The Bartlesville Civitan Club is holding a Paddle Party to raise funds for inclusive playground equipment for special needs kids at Jane Phillips School.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Joe Sears with Civitan and Stacey Goodwin,the principal of Jane Phillips School reminded list ... read more »
Heart Matters Presents Guard Their Heart
Sep 24, 2025
Protecting youngsters from online dangers is the "heart of the matter" for Heart Matters in Bartlesville--a Christ-centered organization that provides digital media safety programs for children, youth, and families.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Penny Meadows and Dorea Pot ... read more »
Cherokee Nation, US Sign Transfer for Claremore Hospital
Sep 24, 2025
Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. participated in a historic signing ceremony Tuesday with U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to formally acknowledge the transfer of operations of the Claremore Indian Hospital from the Indian Health Service to Cherok ... read more »
OKM Music to Host Annual Oktoberfest on Oct. 4 in Downtown Bartlesville
Sep 24, 2025
Bartlesville’s cultural calendar will be in full swing next month as OKM Music hosts its annual Oktoberfest celebration on Friday, Oct. 4, from 4 to 9 p.m. at 4th Street and Dewey Avenue in downtown Bartlesville.
The family-friendly festival combines the traditional spirit of a German O ... read more »