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A Dewey woman has landed back in the Washington County Jail facing a criminal charge of domestic assault and battery. On Saturday evening, officers arrived on scene to a victim who had scratches on his wrist, rib and back. It is alleged these markings were caused by Clarissa Jo Evans.    ... read more »

A Bartlesville man is facing a felony assault and battery with a dangerous weapon charge after officers found him to be in possession of a machete and what appeared to be a homemade knife. Paul Elliot is facing an additional misdemeanor charge of public intoxication.   There were two ... read more »

Incoming Bartlesville Public Schools Superintendent LaDonna Chancellor says the district is preparing to place a bond issue before voters Aug. 25 that would continue funding technology, facility maintenance and several campus improvement projects over a three-year period.   Speaking ... read more »

As the calendar shifts to June, one of the most exciting events of the year in Osage County is just weeks away. Ben Johnson Days will take place from Thursday, June 18 through Sunday, June 21 at the Osage County Fairgrounds in Pawhuska.   Things will open up on Thursday morning with ... read more »

Dewey resident Cuen Funderburke is a Republican running to represent Oklahoma State District 10 in the June primary where he is challenging incumbent Judd Strom.   Funderburke is married with five kids. He is originally from Tallahassee, Florida. After moving around the regio ... read more »

Coming off their 122nd Gala, The Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce dives into summer with two large events.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce CEO Tressa Cruse invited everyone to Lunch with the Governor on Friday, May 29, at Tri County Tech, 6101 SE ... read more »

Congressman Kevin Hern says his record in Congress and support for conservative fiscal policies have positioned him for a run at the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Markwayne Mullin. Speaking at a private residence in Bartlesville ... read more »

Excitement is building for “Yacht Rock Orchestrated,” one of the featured performances of the 42nd Annual OKM Music Festival, coming Saturday, June 6, to Post Oak Lodge & Retreat. Organizers say the outdoor concert will offer a memorable summer evening featuring food, drinks and l ... read more »

The Osage County Sheriff's Office has released its crime stats for April and there were just over 8,700 calls for service during the month. Of that, 912 calls were made to 911. There were 81 arrests made.   There were 310 inmates housed at the Osage County Jail and 175 case numbe ... read more »

Heavy rainfall over the past week in southern Washington County caused damage to some roads.   At Tuesday's County Commission meeting, District 3 Commissioner Mike Dunlap says County Road 4030 was a complete washout.   Dunlap says they hope to get the roadway re ... read more »

Nowata County Emergency Manager Laurie Summers provided an update to the Board of County Commissioners Tuesday morning.   Summers informed the board that a form has been filled out by the Wann Community Center to become an official emergency shelter for Nowata County. The board will ... read more »

The Board of Nowata County Commissioners approved a cooperative extension service agreement during a regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday morning.   The agreement goes into effect July 1, 2026, and runs until June 30, 2027.   County Clerk Kay Spurgeon talked about the agr ... read more »

The Board of Osage County Commissioners convened for a routine meeting at the fairgrounds on Tuesday morning.   There was one utility permit signed and a resolution was signed that authorizes the P3 Pooled Financial Program to assist with the Pawhuska Hospital.    A ... read more »

The smell of funnel cakes and the sound of kids trying to win an oversized stuffed animal they absolutely do not need can only mean one thing, carnival season has arrived. The Family Fun Festival Carnival will take over the parking lot at Washington Park Mall from May 27-30 with rides, games, foo ... read more »

The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching. Applications must be received by the County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. Monday, June 1. Washington County Election Board Secretary Yvonne House says absentee voting is available to all voters and applications can be ... read more »