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Retirement Math, Now Slightly Less Confusing

Apr 15, 2026

In a display of bipartisan agreement that doesn’t immediately devolve into a cable news shouting match, James Lankford and John Fetterman have teamed up to reintroduce the Retirement Annuity Supplement Clarity Act. Yes, “clarity” and “federal retirement calculations” ... read more »

Major Fire Contained Outside Blue Whale Materials Facility in Bartlesville

Apr 14, 2026

Multiple Bartlesville Fire Department battalions and crews from surrounding fire departments responded to a large fire at the Bartlesville Industrial Park Tuesday night near lithium battery recycler Blue Whale Materials.   Bartlesville Deputy Fire Chief Barry Campbell has the details ... read more »

Pawhuska Council Puts the Brakes on Possible Data Center

Apr 14, 2026

At Tuesday's evening's city council meeting in Pawhuska, council members had the option to provide a letter to Buckley Bros. Holdings, LLC showing they wanted to move forward with the data center. Another agenda item included placing a moratorium on the possible data center through the en ... read more »

Osage Nation Gets Funding for Broadband Expansion

Apr 14, 2026

The Osage Nation has received a boost in funding to expand high speed broadband infrastructure in rural parts of the Osage Nation. They received just over $17.5 million through the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service ReConnect Program. The Osage Nation broadband infras ... read more »

B the Light Mission Opens as Severe Weather Shelter in Bartlesville

Apr 14, 2026

With the threat of tornadoes and severe weather in the area, B the Light Mission has announced it will remain open to provide shelter for those in need. Officials say the Mission is offering a safe place for anyone seeking refuge as storms move through the region. Community members who need s ... read more »

National Day of Prayer in Bartlesville

Apr 14, 2026

National Day of Prayer is always on the first Thursday in May. This year, it will be on May 7th as we have a local celebration bringing all the different local churches together at K-Life, 306 East 18th Street in Bartlesville at 6:30pm.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Co-Chair D ... read more »

Fire Hydrant Flushing Set to Begin April 26 in Bartlesville

Apr 14, 2026

The City of Bartlesville Water Department will begin its annual fire hydrant testing and flushing program on April 26 to ensure hydrants are working properly. Work will be done in sections across the city, with some nighttime flushing from 8:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. and daytime work from 6:30 a.m. t ... read more »