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Bartlesville Vice-Mayor Defends Comprehensive Plan, Addresses Misinformation

May 20, 2025

Appearing on KWON's COMMUNITY CONNECTION program, Bartlesville City Councilman Trevor Dorsey spoke out against recent criticism of the city’s Comprehensive Plan 2045, defending the volunteer committee that helped develop it and calling out what he described as “fearmongering&rdquo ... read more »

KANE COLUMN: Budget Agreement Reached

May 20, 2025

As we enter the final stretch of this year’s legislative session, I'm glad to share that we have a budget agreement. This year has been especially meaningful for me personally, as it’s my first year serving as Vice Chair of the House Appropriations & Budget Committee. It&r ... read more »

Bartlesville SDA Church Events: Day of Caring, Self-Defense Classes, and Sunfest

May 20, 2025

The Bartlesville Seventh-day Adventist Church 4811 Nowata Rd, in Bartlesville is where they invite all to experience the love of Jesus through the power of community as we worship, grow, and serve together.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Danielle Kepler and Kathy Weigand invite ... read more »

CASA Of Northeast Oklahoma Celebrates It’s 30 Year Anniversary

May 20, 2025

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Northeast Oklahoma is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance the welfare of northeast Oklahoma children through best interest child advocacy and family strengthening efforts that are individualized and culturally sensitive.  CASA trai ... read more »

Storm Causes Power Outages, Downed Lines, and Tree Damage in Washington County

May 20, 2025

Severe weather swept through Washington County on Monday, causing some power outages, downed power lines, and fallen trees. Washington County Emergency Management reported power lines down at W2200 Rd and N4000 Rd, with additional reports of outages in areas like Hogshooter.  Some tr ... read more »

Bartlesville Man Charged With Entering to Steal Copper

May 19, 2025

A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly cutting a phone line to salvage copper. 33-year-old Kristian Draper was charged on Monday with entering with intent to steal copper. According to the Bartlesville Police Department, on April 29, Draper was allegedly under a phon ... read more »

Osage County Getting Opioid Grant Money

May 19, 2025

The Board of Osage County Commissioners convened for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday. At that meeting, there was an acknowledgment that the Board had received an opioid abatement grant for $225,000.   District Three Commissioner Charlie Cartwright explains ... read more »

Kids Learn About Fire Safety in Osage Co

May 19, 2025

On Saturday afternoon, the Osage County District Two shop held a seminar to teach children about the dangers of fire. They were also shown ways to keep themselves safe if they were to encounter a fire.    District Two Commissioner Steve Talburt goes into more detail with how the ... read more »

Child Drowns in Bartlesville Saturday

May 18, 2025

A 16-month-old child died in Bartlesville on Saturday afternoon after a drowning incident. According to a release from the Bartlesville Police Department, the BPD and Bartlesville Fire were called to the 4700 block of Lewis Drive for a possible drowning early on Saturday afternoon. The ch ... read more »

Nowata Co. Commissioners Discuss Communications Tower

May 19, 2025

The Nowata County Commissioners met on Monday morning at the Nowata County Courthouse Annex.   The commissioners approved six-month bids for concrete and road oil.   The commissioners received a notice of assessment from ACCO-SIG. The county would pay for the assessment ... read more »

Sunfest is Just Weeks Away

May 19, 2025

SUNFEST Bartlesville 2025, Oklahoma’s biggest backyard picnic, returns to Sooner Park on May 30, 31, and June 1 with the theme "Hometown Heroes" honoring police, fire, and EMS workers. Platinum sponsors are DSR and ConocoPhillips.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, ... read more »

Lighthouse Outreach Center to Hold a Ribbon Cutting for New Transitional Housing

May 19, 2025

The Lighthouse has been a beacon of hope for Bartlesville and the surrounding communities for over 30 years.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Executive Director Errol Hada and Case Worker Bill Marchant announced that the Lighthouse will have a Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting c ... read more »

Severe Weather Threat on Monday Could Impact Our Entire Listening Area

May 18, 2025

The severe threat will be highest over more of the area on Monday compared to previous days. Storms are expected to develop along a dryline near I-35 during the afternoon, and along a cold front by Monday evening. The afternoon dryline storms will again have the potential to produce severe h ... read more »

Skiatook Man Involved in Assault That Leaves Victim Dead

May 17, 2025

A Skiatook man has been arrested and booked into the Osage County Jail after a 70-year old victim was found dead on Friday evening.    According to the News on 6, police responded to the scene at around 6 p.m. and found the victim unresponsive. He was transported to a local hospit ... read more »

Copan High School Graduation 2025

May 17, 2025

The night for the Copan High School Graduation for the Class of 2025 was picturesque with a cloudless sky, a gentle breeze and a feel of optimism all around.    The procession was short and sweet and it even had a bit of a surprise in the middle.   Valedictorian Ely ... read more »