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Improvements Could Be Coming to Portions of Pathfinder Parkway
Apr 25, 2024
Improvements could soon be coming to portions of Pathfinder Parkway. City Engineer Micah Siemers says that nearly $800,000 in carry-over funds remain to make improvements to the city-wide trail and he says we could be seeing that happen sooner rather than later:
“We anticipat ... read more »
Turpentine Creek Holding Ribbon Cutting Ceremony This Weekend
Apr 25, 2024
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Eureka Springs, Arkansas will have a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday to mark a major milestone with the development of an additional 14 acres of land, and they are calling it Freedom Field.
With this expansion, the sanctuary will be able to a ... read more »
OKM 40th Anniversary Festival
Apr 25, 2024
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Mary Lynn Mihm with OKM Music proudly reminded everyone that this year's festival is the 40th Annual event!
OKM is goin back 40 years to celebrate with three great shows just as they did witht he first festival AND they are also celebrating with the youn ... read more »
Severe Storm, Heavy Rain Potential Increases Through Weekend
Apr 24, 2024
An active weather pattern will bring several chances of storms during the next few days across northeast Oklahoma and southeast Kansas.
According to the National Weather Service in Tulsa, thunderstorms are forecast to organize and move into the area overnight tonight (Wednesday), w ... read more »
Doenges Family of Autos: 83 Years in Bartlesville
Apr 25, 2024
Doenges Ford is celebrating their 83rd anniversary this month!
Appearing on KWON's CAR TALK on Thursday, Brad Doenges, Bob Doenges and Joe Dillion share some of the history and memories of the dealership throughout the years.
Doenges began in Bartlesville 8 ... read more »
Senate Votes to Override Stitt's Veto of Oklahoma Survivor's Act
Apr 24, 2024
It's a first for this legislative session, as the State Senate has voted to override the governor’s veto on the Oklahoma Survivors Act.
Sen. Bill Coleman of Ponca City made the announcement.
The law allows domestic violence victims found guilty of a crime t ... read more »
Bridge Project Still Put on Hold
Apr 24, 2024
Director of Engineering for the City of Bartlesville, Micah Siemers says the 1.2 million dollar Tuxedo Bridge Rehabilitation Project is still postponed, as regulatory agencies discovered the possibility of bats and mussels in the area earlier this year. Here is what Siemers had to say on our City ... read more »
Sooner Park Pickleball Court Update
Apr 24, 2024
The work continues on the voter-approved pickle ball court project in Sooner Park, with initial pavement of the courts complete and perimeter fencing installed.
Engineer Director, Micah Siemers, said lighting for the project has been added to the base project and is in the process of being in ... read more »
Caney Grocery Still In Business
Apr 24, 2024
Caney Grocery in Kansas is still in business, thanks to action from the City Council.
After a special workshop meeting Monday night, the decision was made by Caney council members to keep the store operating as normal, while looking at the numbers again in 90 days.
C ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Facing Jail Time after Violating Probation
Apr 24, 2024
A Bartlesville man was seen in court on Wednesday on a motion to revoke a suspended sentence. David Allen Carter was arrested back in 2020 on seven different charges including trafficking methamphetamine, possessing firearm in commission of a felony, possession of drug proceeds, and more.
In ... read more »
Veterans Park Memorial Being Built Thanks to Billie Roane
Apr 24, 2024
Work on the Veterans Park Memorial has gotten under way at Bartlesville's Veteran's Park, located at 312 SW Virginia Ave. When the project is complete, there will be seven flag poles with landscaping, a reflection bench, some signage and sidewalk to access the memorial.
The ... read more »
Cat-titude: And She Knows It
Apr 24, 2024
If you like spicy foods, then you will LOVE this spicy kitten.
At only four months, she is already a strong, independent woman who knows what she wants and when she wants it. She will even say so with the cat-titude of a queen.
Marissa Simmons, cat care taker at the Washington County SPCA ... read more »
Osage Nation Agencies Holding Events in May
Apr 24, 2024
A fun-filled day awaits on Saturday, May 4th in Pawhuska, as multiple Osage Nation agencies are putting on various events throughout the day.
In the morning, the Osage Nation Counseling Center will be hosting a mental health awareness walk along the Harvest Land Farms Walking Trail ... read more »
Employee of the Month for Bartlesville Announced
Apr 24, 2024
April’s Employee of the Month has been announced. Water Utilities Inspector Red Miller is the latest to be recognized for the honor by the Bartlesville Employee Advisory Committee. Water Utilities Director Terry Lauritsen nominated Miller, and he had this to say about Miller when helping a ... read more »
Ray of Hope SCOOP Event at Jared's Ice Cream
Apr 24, 2024
Ray of Hope Advocacy Center ion Bartlesville has been busy educating the community during April which is Child Abuse Awareness Month.
Appearing COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Yocie Clayborn and Rhonda Hudson invited everyone to end the month on a "sweet note." That swee ... read more »