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Wendi Stearman Clears the Air on Negative Mailer
Jun 10, 2024
"I do not accept PAC money or donations from lobbyists," stated Oklahoma Senate challenger Wendi Stearman Monday on KWON's COMMUNITY CONNECTION. However, she did address a negative ad against her during the program.
Stearman said she wants to talk about the mailer in ... read more »
Summer Solstice Rings In The Summer With A Strawberry Moon
Jun 10, 2024
Oklahoma has had the privilege of being able to experience many natural phenomena this summer. From the eclipse, to double cicada species, to tornados that actually made it through Bartlesville, to more rain than the law allows. All have left their own effect on the citizens of Bartlesville as a ... read more »
Dad Deserves It Daily Winner for Monday
Jun 10, 2024
Congratulations to Frank Cotton of Bartlesville. He's today's daily winner in our Dad Deserves It contest!
Frank wins a pair of tickets to Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge and The Great Passion Play which are both in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.
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Driver Charged in Barnsdall Fatal Crash
Jun 10, 2024
The driver in a fatal crash involving a 15-year-old Barnsdall teenager, Tyson Townley, is in custody accused of DUI and first-degree manslaughter.
Weston Lowe was arrested Thursday, according to OSCO. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said he was the driver of the vehicle tha ... read more »
FEMA's Barnsdall Disaster Recovery Center to Adjust Hours
Jun 08, 2024
FEMA's Disaster Recovery Center in Barnsdall will change its hours. Starting Saturday, June 8, it will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and will be closed Sunday
The center is located at the Early Childhood Learning Center,& ... read more »
Governor Stitt Signs Bill Into Law
Jun 07, 2024
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has signed a bill into law that will clarify religious guidelines for Oklahoma school boards regarding students leaving school for religious or moral reasons.
This is something that parents have been allowed to do for several years, but getting a law on the books ... read more »
18-Year-Old Charged for Pointing and Possessing Firearm
Jun 07, 2024
A Bartlesville man was seen in Washington County Court on Friday on the felony charges of possession of a firearm after delinquent adjudication and feloniously pointing a firearm. 18-year-old Markell Scott is alleged of pulling a firearm on the victim in this case and threatening to shoot him.
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Public Shelter in Hominy Not Available Until Further Notice
Jun 07, 2024
The City of Hominy wants to inform the public that a storm shelter residents have gone to in the past in the event of severe weather is closed until further notice. The Church of the Nazarene will not be open for severe weather emergencies until further notice.
The City of Hominy remind ... read more »
Osage Nation Names New Cabinet Secretary of Administration
Jun 07, 2024
The Osage Nation has introduced a new Cabinet Secretary of Administration. Susan Bayro, who has been employed with the Osage Nation since 2011, took that role on earlier this week.
Here is what Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear had to say on the role that Bayro will now serve:
"With ... read more »
Washington County Property Resale Set for Monday
Jun 07, 2024
Monday is a big day for bidders in Washington County who would like to own a property with tax liens. Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION on Friday, County Treasurer Melissa Thornbrugh and First Deputy Jennifer Wingo explained the county resale auction.
The 9 a.m. resale will be held ... read more »
Worley Discusses His Candidacy for Washington Co. Commission
Jun 07, 2024
Washington County District 2 Commissioner candidate Daryl Worley was our guest on COMMUNITY CONNECTION on Friday morning. Worley is one of three Republican candidates running to replace Mike Bouvier, who made the decision to not run for re-election.
Worley grew up in rural Rogers C ... read more »