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Arvest Million Meals Update: 75% to Goal!

May 09, 2025

Arvest is proud to celebrate the 15th year of our Million Meals initiative, which helps raise awareness and money to feed the hungry in our communities. In many parts of our region, just $1 can help provide up to 5 meals to feed someone in need. With your help, we hope to make an even bigger impa ... read more »

My Mom's Precious Contest Grand Prize Winner

May 05, 2025

  Congratulations to Tammy Enloe of Dewey!   Tammy is our Grand Prize Winner in our "My Mom's Precious" contest!   Listed below are all the gifts Tammy wins!             ... read more »

ConocoPhillips CFO to Retire

May 09, 2025

ConocoPhillips announced that W.L. (Bill) Bullock, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will retire from ConocoPhillips after 39 years of distinguished service.   According to a press release, Andy O’Brien, currently senior vice president, Strategy, Commercial, ... read more »

WCS Graduation

May 08, 2025

Congratulations to the 2025 Class of Wesleyan Christian School.    The broadcast of the commencement exercises was carried on KWON Radio Thursday night as nearly 20 seniors were handed a diploma.   The Valedictorian was Trey White and the guest speaker was History T ... read more »

United Way Celebrates 2024 Campaign, Recognizes Agencies for Tornado Recovery Efforts

May 08, 2025

The Bartlesville Regional United Way celebrates another successful fundraising year and is planning the goals and priorities for the next campaign.   In 2024, BRUW set a goal of raising $2.4 million for their partner agencies in Nowata, Osage and Washington counties. The organization ... read more »

Bartlesville Man Charged With Vehicle Theft

May 08, 2025

A Bartlesville man has been booked into the Washington County Jail on a felony charge of vehicle theft.   An affidavit states a victim told investigators on April 30th that Jonathan Romine had allegedly used his vehicle without authorization. The victim stated Romine was staying in t ... read more »

Tulsa Ties to the Vatican: New Pope Leo XIV Once Served at Cascia Hall

May 08, 2025

The newly elected Pope Leo XIV isn’t just making history as the first American to lead the Catholic Church. It turns out that he also has a connection to Tulsa. According to a social media post from The Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma,  prior to becoming Cardinal Robert Prevo ... read more »

Texas Pastor to be Seen in Osage Co Court Friday Morning

May 08, 2025

A Texas pastor who is facing five felony charges of lewd or indecent acts to a child will be seen in court on Friday for a pre-preliminary hearing.    Robert Morris founded a megachurch in Southlake, Texas and an affidavit accuses Morris of touching a minor victim's private ... read more »

Chlorine Levels in Acceptable Range in Hominy

May 08, 2025

The City of Hominy has received results from the initial water sample tests. Chlorine levels are within the acceptable range to meet the criteria set by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality. In order to lift the voluntary boil order, these tests must show the same favorable results on ... read more »

Recreation Areas at Lakes to be Affected due to Staff Shortages

May 08, 2025

Heading into the summer season, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tulsa District has announced several lakes across Oklahoma and Kansas will face staff shortages. The News on 6 says this will cause a temporary reduction to services or closure at various recreational areas.  Birch Lake nea ... read more »

SOD AND STUBBLE Movie Actor on COMMUNITY CONNECTION

May 08, 2025

A local doctor and his grandson appear in the new movie "Sod and Stuble." Dr. Michael Bush who has his practice in Bartlesville is in the movie along with his grandson Presley Bowers.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Bush said, "Sod & Stubble is a western film ... read more »

Bartlesville Man Indicted on Federal Child Sex Abuse Charges

May 08, 2025

A Bartlesville man is facing federal child sexual abuse charges following a Department of Justice operation in April. 23-year-old Kaleb Smith, who is a member of the Osage Nation, was arrested and indicted last week on charges of sexual abuse of a minor in Indian Country and two counts of abu ... read more »

OCSO Gets Extra Funding

May 07, 2025

Upon taking office, Osage County Sheriff Bart Perrier discovered just over $352,000 that his office might be able to use, as the money was sitting in an account and slowly accumulating over time. These funds had been approved by voters as part of a bond election to maintain, operate and operate t ... read more »

Bartlesville Woman Charged With Second Degree Burglary

May 07, 2025

A Bartlesville woman is facing a felony charge after allegedly entering a residence without permission. 32-year-old Lindsay Perry was charged on Monday with second degree burglary. According to the Bartlesville Police Department, on May 4, Perry was allegedly inside a residence with ... read more »

Bartlesville Man Charged With Domestic Assault

May 07, 2025

A Bartlesville man is facing a misdemeanor charge after allegedly assaulting someone.   41-year-old Eddie Dentmon was charged on Monday with domestic abuse by assault.   According to the Bartlesville Police Department, on May 3, Dentmon allegedly got into an argument wit ... read more »