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Arvest Foundation Donates $10K to The Center

Jul 09, 2026

The Arvest Foundation has awarded a $10,000 grant to the Bartlesville Community Center to support a new exhibition series designed to showcase emerging artists and expand opportunities for local creatives. The donation will fund "First Impressions," an emerging artist series that wi ... read more »

Caney Raises Mill Levy Ceiling by 10 for 2027 Budget

Jul 09, 2026

The Caney City Council votes to raise the ceiling mill levy for 2027 by 10.   Caney City Clerk Adam Lanter says the original mill levy for 2027 was 53.084.  Mayor Josh Elliot and Council Members Elizabeth Burch and Jeff Culver discuss that just because the ceiling was raise ... read more »

The KWON KYFM KRIG KPGM 29th Annual Auction

Jul 08, 2026

Get ready to save big during the KWON KYFM KRIG KPGM 29th Annual Auction will be Saturday morning, July 25, at the Washington County Fairgrounds at 1109 N. Delaware St. in Dewey.   ​Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Bartlesville Radio Promotions Director Tina Romine said the doors ... read more »

Kevin Potter Joins Todd Starnes to Talk AM Radio

Jul 08, 2026

Over the last several years, many electric vehicle manufacturers have been removing AM radios. In response, Congress has drafted a bill that would mandate all motor vehicles to have AM radio.   President of Bartlesville Radio, Kevin Potter joined the Todd Starnes show on Wednesday af ... read more »

Nowata County Fairgrounds Work Day Rescheduled

Jul 08, 2026

The Nowata County Fall Free Fair’s work day has been rescheduled to Saturday, July 11, at the Nowata County Fairgrounds. Everyone is welcome to attend and help clean up and work on maintenance projects. The board’s work day was rescheduled from June 27 due to road conditions. ... read more »

Bartlesville Woman Facing Multiple Assault Charges

Jul 08, 2026

A Bartlesville woman is facing a felony charge after allegedly striking and threatening multiple individuals. 19-year-old Chloe Martin-Moore was charged on Monday with assault and battery on a police officer, two misdemeanor counts of domestic abuse by assault and battery and threatening to p ... read more »

Convicted Sex Offender Facing Multiple Felony Charges

Jul 08, 2026

A convicted sex offender residing in Bartlesville is facing additional felony charges. 47-year-old Anthony Russell was charged on Monday with failing to register as a sex offender, living within 2,000 feet of a school or park as a sex offender and providing false sex offender registration inf ... read more »

Bartlesville Woman Charged With Child Neglect

Jul 08, 2026

A Bartlesville woman is facing a felony charge after allegedly leaving a 10-month old infant at home without supervision. 20-year-old Avery Emert was charged on Monday with child neglect. According to the Bartlesville Police Department, Emert was pulled over at approximately 2 a.m. Saturd ... read more »

Osage Co Deputies Make Arrest in Southern Part of County

Jul 08, 2026

Osage County deputies responded to the report of a disturbance involving a firearm in the southern part of Osage county on Saturday. When interviewing the victims, the suspect, who was later identified as Jonathan Benson, returned to the area and abruptly fled.    Following a pu ... read more »

Ascension St. John Jane Phillips Recognized for Rural Stroke Care

Jul 08, 2026

Ascension St. John Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville has been recognized by the American Heart Association for its efforts to improve stroke care in rural communities. The hospital earned the organization's Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Rural Recognition Bronze aw ... read more »

City of Bartlesville Warns of Storm Cleanup Scammers

Jul 08, 2026

The City of Bartlesville is warning residents to be careful when finding a company to clean up storm damage from this past weekend. They say it is important to see if they are a verified contractor and licensed by the City of Bartlesville. To do that, you can go to the City of Bartlesville websit ... read more »

Sample Ballots Now Available for Aug. 25 Election

Jul 08, 2026

Sample ballots are now available for voters participating in the Aug. 25 Runoff Primary Election, the City of Bartlesville Special Election and the Bartlesville Public Schools Special Election, according to the Washington County Election Board. Voters can view or download their sample ballot ... read more »

Future Cowboys Invited to 'Bound for Stilly' Event

Jul 08, 2026

Incoming Oklahoma State University freshmen from Washington County can kick off their college journey with a free "Bound for Stilly" celebration on Friday, July 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Scissortail Brewing Company. Hosted by the Washington County OSU Alumni Chapter, the event welcomes ne ... read more »

Lankford Backs Religious Schools in Supreme Court Fight

Jul 08, 2026

Senator James Lankford is joining dozens of Republican lawmakers in asking the U.S. Supreme Court to side with faith-based schools in a high-profile school choice case set for the Court's October 2026 term. Lankford and Tim Walberg led an amicus brief arguing that Colorado unfairly excluded C ... read more »

The 20th Annual Samaritan Sports Spectacular

Jul 08, 2026

The 20th Annual Samaritan Sports Spectacular will take place on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at the Hilton Garden Inn Bartlesville. This highly popular, sports-themed tailgate and fundraising gala benefits the Samaritan Counseling and Growth Center in Bartlesville.   Appearing on COMMUN ... read more »