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Alyssa Shook Named Trust Officer at Arvest Wealth Management

Feb 17, 2026

Arvest Wealth Management announces Alyssa Shook has been promoted to trust officer for the Bartlesville region.   Shook joined Arvest Bank in 2014 as a financial sales representative. In 2017, she was promoted to integrated account servicing answer desk specialist and has held the po ... read more »

Nowata Co. Commissioners Discuss Radio Issues

Feb 17, 2026

The Nowata County Commissioners had a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday morning at the Nowata County Annex.   The commissioners discussed improvements to the Nowata County Courthouse and opened rock bids.   The board also discussed issues with dispatcher radios with ... read more »

CITY MATTERS with City Councilor Aaron Kirkpatrick: City Election and Proposal for Data Centers and Electricity Costs

Feb 17, 2026

Appearing on KWON Radio's CITY MATTERS program, Bartlesville City Councilor Aaron Kirkpatrick began by thanking voters for approving all the measures in the February 10th city election where all issues passed by an average margin of 74%.   Kirkpatrick said, "We had a little ... read more »

BHS Presents: A Play About a Dragon

Feb 17, 2026

Bartlesville High School Theater students presents "A Play About a Dragon" on February 26 and February 28, at 7pm at The Bartlesville High School Fine Arts Center.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, students Laney Daniels, Gracy Ruegge and Danika McDonald told us about th ... read more »

Dewey Council to Consider Budget Amendment

Feb 17, 2026

The Dewey City Council will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the council chambers at Dewey City Hall, 411 E. Don Tyler. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the Feb. 2 meeting and a sales tax report from the city manager. ... read more »

DFD Responds to House Fire

Feb 17, 2026

Dewey Fire was dispatched at 5:23 pm Monday to a house fire othe town's north side.    According to a Facebook post, Engine 3 and Engine 1 arrived on scene and found heavy smoke throughout the whole house.    E3 was on fire attack & found the kitchen in ... read more »

Hoskin Highlights Federal Advocacy, Public Safety, Community Investments

Feb 17, 2026

Appearing last week on KWON Radio's COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. said his recent trip to Washington, D.C., focused on protecting the federal 8(a) contracting program, which generates millions of dollars for the tribe and supports jobs across northeast ... read more »

BPD Gives Update on Weekend Crime Spree

Feb 16, 2026

The Bartlesville Police Department reports that they responded to three separate disturbances over the weekend involving multiple individuals. Several interviews have been conducted and as of Monday afternoon, five arrests have been made. The investigation remains active and additional arrests ar ... read more »

Osage Co Commissioners to Meet Tuesday

Feb 16, 2026

The Board of Osage County Commissioners will convene for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Tuesday morning in lieu of Presidents Day. At that meeting, there will be possible action taken regarding opportunities for 2026 community development block grants with the Oklahoma De ... read more »

Osage County Jr. Livestock Show Starts Next Week

Feb 16, 2026

The Osage County Junior Livestock Show takes place next week from the Osage County Fairgrounds in Pawhuska.    Events will begin at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday with a swine show, swine showmanship and pee-wee showmanship. That afternoon at 2 p.m., there will be a goat show, goat showman ... read more »

Vets Groups Join in Helping Other Vets

Feb 16, 2026

Two groups that help veterans locally in Bartlesville are working together at times to be a resource for those who have served. Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Jimmy Gray from Veterans Connection Organization (VCO) and Ryan Bevard from Together With Veterans Bartlesville brought us up to date ... read more »

Civitan Club Meet and Greet Trivia Party

Feb 16, 2026

The Civitan Club is having special meet and greet with food and entertainment Thursday evening from 6-7:30pm at the Haskell Event Space in downtown Barltesville.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION,  Maria Gus and Joe Sears invited everyone to stop by and get to know the Civitan ... read more »

Oklahoma Senate Resolution Marks U.S. 250th Anniversary

Feb 16, 2026

State Sen. McIntosh has introduced Senate Resolution 24 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States and to align with activities planned by the Oklahoma Semiquincentennial Commission. The anniversary will be observed nationwide on July 4, 2026, marking 250 years since the adoption o ... read more »

Cherokee Area Council Boy Scouts Friends of Scouting Dinner

Feb 16, 2026

The Cherokee Area Council Boy Scouts Friends of Scouting Dinner is set for Thursday, February 26, at the Center in Bartlesville at 6:30PM. Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Phillp Wright with the Council annouced the guest speaker is Scouting America Naional Board Chari-Elect Ricky Mason. &n ... read more »

BPD Investigating Disturbance Near 14th and Armstrong

Feb 13, 2026

UPDATE: Bartlesville police continue to investigate after gunshots were fired Friday afternoon near the intersection of 14th Street and Armstrong Avenue.   BPD Capt. Travis Martinez says officers responded to the call just before 4 p.m. Friday. Officers secured the scene upon ar ... read more »