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The Washington County Correctional Facility is expanding educational and vocational opportunities for inmates through a partnership with the Ignite program, an initiative supported by the National Sheriffs' Association.   Washington County Undersheriff Jon Copeland says the progr ... read more »

Candidates seeking election to fill unexpired terms for three Town of Ochelata offices may file for candidacy June 15-17, according to the Washington County Election Board.   Positions on the ballot include unexpired terms for town treasurer, town clerk and trustee. The filing period ... read more »

A Bartlesville man was seen in Washington County Court on Friday after allegedly stealing items on several occasions from August 2025 to April 2026. Ethan Matheny is facing felony charges of second and third degree burglary, being in possession of stolen property and a pattern of criminal offense ... read more »

Hydrant flushing will begin in Pawhuska on Monday, June 22. It is expected this should only take a few weeks to complete, but during that time discoloration of water is possible.   Yearly fire hydrant flushing is necessary to get pressure measurements and document other needed condit ... read more »

Cherokee Nation citizens and community members in South Coffeyville will have a new opportunity this summer to learn the Cherokee language through a free weekly course aimed at expanding language preservation efforts beyond the tribe’s capital and major population centers.   Be ... read more »

The Bartlesville Public Schools Board of Education has called a special meeting for Monday evening to discuss a resolution for an Aug. 25 bond election, reorganize board leadership and potentially accept the resignation of a board member.   Following months of study on school distric ... read more »

Bartlesville Education Promise has received a $4,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation to help expand resources and support programs aimed at improving educational outcomes for local students.   The grant was presented by Arvest representatives Suzanne Duhon, a wealth management clien ... read more »

The Board of Osage County Commissioners will convene for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning. There will be discussion to sign a memorandum or understanding for the Osage County Health Department with the City of Tulsa and the county health department. The agree ... read more »

On Thursday afternoon, Osage County deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop in the southern part of the county when the suspect attempted to flee. Timothy Phillips crossed into oncoming traffic and reached speeds upward of 90 miles per hour. According to an Osage County Sheriff's Off ... read more »

U.S. Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma voted in favor of a major budget reconciliation package this week that fully funds Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol through the remainder of President Donald Trump’s term. The overnight Senate “Vote-a-Rama” dragged on ... read more »

The Washington County Commissioners have a lengthy agenda set for a Monday morning meeting. The board is expected to discuss and take action on several agreements for construction work on the Twin Bridges and Saunders Creek Bridge projects, and an agreement for the county to continue particip ... read more »

Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, former Oklahoma State Representative Earl Sears introduced to the local radio audience to John Pfeiffer who is a Republican running for Labor Commissioner.    John Pfeiffer described himself as a fifth-generation Oklahoman, Marine Corps veteran ... read more »

UPDATE 6-4-2026 10 p.m. Dewey Police Chief Jimmy Gray says both Highway 123 and Durham Road have reopened. UPDATE 6-4-2026 4:55 p.m. Dewey Police Chief Jimmy Gray says Highway 123 has reopened to regular traffic, for the exception of semi trucks. Durham Road remains closed. ORIGIN ... read more »

A Bartlesville man convicted of sexual assault with intent to commit a felony in 2023 is being charged with failing to verify his residence. Elliot Cooper is supposed to register as a sex offender every April. He did not do so in 2026.   Elliot is also required to verify his address. ... read more »

Jake Bair is running for the State House District 10 seat that is occupied by Judd Strom. Bair teaches in the mechanical engineering department at OSU Tulsa. Bair says he hadn't considered running for political office until a friend said he could make a real difference. After speaking with hi ... read more »