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Bartlesville Salvation Army Prepares for Christmas
Dec 12, 2024
The work never stops at the Bartlesville Salvation Army. Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Luke and Tonya Swain with our local Salvation Army said they are coming off the community meal the day before Thanksgiving where about 400 people were served. The Swains thanked all the donors and voluntee ... read more »
Sheriff's Office Hosts Christmas Toy Giveaway
Dec 12, 2024
A jail courtroom normally reserved for inmate hearings turned into a bit of Christmas magic Thursday evening.
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The Washington County Sheriff's Office gave away hundreds of toys to children across the county. Sheriff S ... read more »
Bartlesville Christmas Tradition: Friends Indeed Luncheon Celebrates 21 Years
Dec 12, 2024
The Friends Indeed Christmas Day Luncheon returns for its 21st year to bring holiday cheer and community connection. Organized by George Halkiades and a dedicated team of over 100 volunteers, the luncheon ensures that no one spends Christmas alone.
Held at the Adams Boulevard Church of Christ ... read more »
Boys & Girls Clubs of Bartlesville Celebrating 70 Years
Dec 12, 2024
This year marks a momentous milestone for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bartlesville as we proudly celebrate 70 years of providing support and opportunities for the youth in our community. Since our incorporation as the very first Boys Club in the state of Oklahoma in 1954, we have remained dedic ... read more »
Bartlesville Area History Museum Sending Letters to Santa
Dec 11, 2024
The Bartlesville Area History Museum, located on the fifth floor of City Hall, is collecting letters to Santa through Monday, December 23rd. On that Monday, Santa will read stories to kids from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the museum. There will be a holiday-themed coloring station, crafts for the kids ... read more »
Television Station Wins Court Settlement Against State Department of Education
Dec 11, 2024
An Oklahoma City television station has won a federal First Amendment settlement against the Oklahoma State Department of Education.
KFOR-TV, along with The Institute for Free Speech, filed a lawsuit in September against the Department of Education, specifically naming State Superi ... read more »
Bartlesville Woman Faces Felony Charge of Maming
Dec 11, 2024
A Bartlesville woman was seen in Washington County Court on Wednesday afternon after biting and scratching two victims on Tuesday evening. Jacklyn Jackson is being charged with one felony count of maming.
Once police arrived on scene, a male victim told officers that Jackson was dr ... read more »
MULLIN COLUMN: 'Confirming President Trump's Cabinet Nominees'
Dec 11, 2024
In just 40 days, our nation’s 45th President, Donald J. Trump, will be sworn-in to serve as the 47th President of the United States of America. Let me tell you, as someone who speaks with the president on a regular basis: we have never had an incoming administration this prepared to hit the ... read more »
Missing Person in Osage County
Dec 11, 2024
The Osage County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a missing persons case in Sand Springs. Zachary Paul Smith Sr. was last seen early Sunday morning in rural Sand Springs.
On Sunday evening, officers responded to the missing persons case and spoke to the son, who said his father had lef ... read more »
KWON Radio and TV to Broadcast the Dewey Christmas Parade
Dec 11, 2024
Dewey’s annual nighttime Christmas Parade is Saturday, December 14, 2024, starting at 5:30pm. The theme is "Fantasy Wonderland."
You can listen to the live broadcast of the parade as you watch it or at home or in your car on KWON AM 1400/FM 93.3-95.1. If you can't make in ... read more »
Agape Mission: Providing Hope and Hot Meals to Bartlesville Community
Dec 11, 2024
Agape Mission feeds about 100 hungry people a day in Bartlesville. Founded on the Greek word "Agape," meaning God's unconditional love, this nonprofit organization is dedicated to serving hot, nutritious meals five days a week to those in need.
Sherry Smith with Agape ... read more »
Federal Government Looks to Expand Native Languages
Dec 11, 2024
The federal government has announced a plan to revitalize Native languages. The News on 6 reports the Cherokee Nation will be partnering with The Departments of the Interior, Education and Health and Human Services on this initiative. Here is what Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. ... read more »
Bartlesville Hosts Historic Youth Keyboard Orchestra Concert
Dec 11, 2024
A groundbreaking musical event is set to take place this Friday, December 13, as OKM Music presents its "Merry Musical Christmas Concert" featuring the nation's first known Youth Keyboard Orchestra. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, located at 505 So ... read more »
The Bartlesville Fire Department Responds to a Residential Fire
Dec 11, 2024
A fire broke out at a family's home in the Woodland area on Saturday, December 7, at approximately 4:12 p.m.
Bartlesville Fire Department crews arrived to find heavy flames in the attic of a home. All residents had safely evacuated.
The homeowner indicated that t ... read more »
Chief Hoskin Speaks at White House Tribal Nations Summit
Dec 10, 2024
Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Delegate to Congress Kim Teehee attended the 2024 White House Tribal Nations Summit in Washington, D.C. on Monday.
Chief Hoskin spoke on the "Strengthening the Nation to Nation Relationship" panel, which included U.S. I ... read more »