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Air Race Classic Comes Through Bartlesville
Jun 26, 2024
The 47th annual Air Race Classic flew through Bartlesville last week. Forty-seven planes took to the skies, starting in Carbondale, Illinois and ending in Loveland, Colorado, but making stops in between, one of which was at the Bartlesville Municipal Airport. The 2,628 mile competition more than ... read more »
Bread. Warm Fluffy Bread.
Jun 26, 2024
Having a sister means that what’s yours is theirs. Sometimes that includes clothes, food, toys, rooms, bathrooms, friends, or even activities. Other times it means sharing the inspiration for your name.
Jari Bowers, volunteer coordinator for the Washington County SPCA introdu ... read more »
City Pickleball Court Complex Nearing Completion
Jun 26, 2024
The fastest growing sport in America is about to make its way to Bartlesville with construction of the City's six-court pickleball court complex nearing completion.
City Manager Micah Siemers was on KWON’s City Matters program on Monday and gave his update on the courts.
The com ... read more »
Leadership Bartlesvile Applications Due Soon
Jun 26, 2024
Leadership Bartlesville is an issue-oriented leadership development program of the Bartlesville Regional Chamber of Commerce that informs, motivates, and increases the awareness of selected participants through seminars and interaction with community decision makers.
Appearin ... read more »
BPS to Host July 16 Job Fair
Jun 26, 2024
Bartlesville Public Schools is looking for additional staff for the upcoming school year.
The school district has teacher and teacher assistant positions available at multiple grade levels, as well as open support staff positions — from bus drivers to food service.
A job fair is sch ... read more »
Two Bartlesville Residents Arrested for Burglary
Jun 25, 2024
Two Bartlesville residents were seen in court this week on the charges of third-degree burglary and petty larceny. Paul Campos and Kassandra Salinas were arrested Sunday and booked in the Washington County Jail on those charges.
According to multiple affidavits, Campos had been alleged of ste ... read more »
Cavalcade Less Than Three Weeks Away
Jun 25, 2024
We are only 20 days away from the start of Cavalcade at the Osage County Fairgrounds in Pawhuska. Things will get started on Tuesday, July 16th with the street dance in downtown Pawhuska and run through Sunday at the fairgrounds.
Tickets are on sale now to see Kevin Fowler, The Gre ... read more »
Highway 60 Exit Ramp to Be Closed on Thursday
Jun 25, 2024
Repairs to a guardrail will cause the exit ramp on Highway 60 that connects traffic to Highway 75 to be closed beginning at 9 a.m. Thursday morning. The ramp will re-open once work is complete, which is expected to take several hours.
Both northbound and southbound lanes of Highwa ... read more »
Utility Assistance Program Available for Osage Nation Members
Jun 25, 2024
As utility companies have increased their rates, the Osage Nation has developed a financial assistance program to help Osage Nation members. To qualify, you need to show that you are a legally enrolled member of the Osage Nation, reside in Osage County or within the Osage Reservation and fill out ... read more »
Lankford Rules Out Run for Governor
Jun 25, 2024
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt’s time as governor will run out in 2026, as he is term-limited. Several names have been brought up to replace Stitt in 2026, including U.S. Senator James Lankford, but Lankford put any rumors to rest that he would be running for that office earlier this week:
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FEMA Assistance Available for Renters, Students, Homeowners
Jun 25, 2024
Individual assistance grants could be available through FEMA for renters, including students and homeowners. This is for those who were affected by the storms that occurred back in April and May. The grants don't have to be prepaid, but can help with temporary housing, home repair and other s ... read more »
Nowata 4th of July Festivities Calender
Jun 25, 2024
With the 4th of July approaching, there will be plenty of fun to participate in in the area. In Nowata, they will be holding their “Thursday in the Park” at Jack Gordon Park.
The day will be filled with activities starting at 12 pm and will run through the evening with fireworks a ... read more »
Sheriff's Office Warns of Telephone Warrant Scam
Jun 25, 2024
The Washington County Sheriff's Office is warning of another telephone scam.
Sheriff Scott Owen says his office has received several reports of receiving a call from someone claiming to be from the sheriff's office, demanding payment for outstanding warrants.
Sheriff Owen says his ... read more »
PODCAST: Congressman Josh Brecheen
Jun 25, 2024
US Congressman Josh Brecheen called into our Bartlesville Radio Studios this week for his monthly podcast with us.
The congressman talked about his recent trip with US Senator for Oklahoma Markwayne Mullin to the Turks and Cacos Islands to sicceffully negotiate the return of five people being ... read more »
Washington County Free Fair: THE SWEET LIFE, Sept 5,6,and 7
Jun 25, 2024
The 2024 Washington County Free Fair has new name and a few new attractions. This year's fair is called "The Sweet Life.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Rebecca Moses, Lucas Foster and Martin Blum talked about a few of the new items of interest. For one, the hot dog eatin ... read more »