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Rep. Rusty Cornwell Wins Re-Election in District 6
Jun 18, 2026
District 6 State Rep. Rusty Cornwell will keep his seat in office after winning Tuesday's Republican primary.
Cornwell represents Nowata, Craig, Mayes and Rogers Counties.
According to unofficial results from the Oklahoma State Election Board, Cornwell received 3,685 total votes (69.7 ... read more »
Tri County Tech to Host Free Fiber Optic Technician Training for Tribal Members
Jun 18, 2026
Tri County Tech will host a free three-day Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT®) training course July 21-23 as part of Clearfield's Tribal Broadband Training Initiative. The program is open to enrolled members of federally recognized tribes who are at least 18 years old and interested ... read more »
Osage Nation Providing Financial Assistance to Help with Unmarked Graves
Jun 18, 2026
The Osage Nation has launched a financial assistance program to help families with unmarked graves. They will provide up to $2,200 for the purchase, delivery and installation of one headstone for an unmarked grave.
The program is temporary and funding is limited. It will be given ... read more »
Lessons Learned from Dad Contest: Thursday's Winner
Jun 18, 2026
Congratulations to Denis Stahlecker of Bartlesville. Denis is Thursday's winner in our Lessons Learned from Dad Contest.
Denis wins a pair of concert tickets to a show of her choice at The Skyline Event Center at Osage Casino Hotel Tulsa.
The Lesson Learned:
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Lessons Learned from Dad Contest: Tuesday's Winner
Jun 17, 2026
Congratulations to Tosha Posh of Bartlesville. Tosha is Tuesday's winner in our Lessons Learned from Dad Contest.
Tosha wins a pair of concert tickets to a show of her choice at The Skyline Event Center at Osage Casino Hotel Tulsa.
The Lesson Learned:
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Bartlesville Schools Set August 25th Bond Election
Jun 17, 2026
Bartlesville Public Schools voters will decide a bond issue on Aug. 25 that incoming Superintendent of Bartlesville Public School LaDonna Chanellors say would be completed with no tax increase.
Appearing on KWON Radio's COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Chancellor said the proposal continues the dis ... read more »
Moonlight Mayhem in Bartlesville Saturday Night
Jun 17, 2026
The Bartlesville Takedown Club is turning Unity Square into an open-air wrestling battleground for the first-ever “Moonlight Mayhem” Outdoor Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, June 20.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, event chair Cory Snelson and Bartlesville Hig ... read more »
Tulsa Residents Charged With Child Neglect
Jun 17, 2026
Two Tulsa residents are facing multiple felony charges in Washington County after allegedly stealing over $1,000 at a Bartlesville Ulta Beauty.
23-year-old Gabriel Luis was charged on Wednesday with two counts of child neglect, grand larceny and possession of a firearm as an illegal alien. Ad ... read more »
Sand Springs Man Facing Multiple Felony Charges
Jun 17, 2026
An Osage County Sheriff's Office press release states a Sand Springs man is being charged with multiple felonies after deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call on Monday evening.
Through an investigation, deputies learned Byron Synar had allegedly been drinking alcohol ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Facing Burglary Charge
Jun 17, 2026
A Bartlesville man is facing felony charges after allegedly entering someone's property and stealing copper.
42-year-old Dusty Reagan was charged on Wednesday with entering with intent to steal copper, possession of stolen copper, second-degree burglary and a misdemeanor charge ... read more »
Convicted Sex Offender Facing Additional Felony
Jun 17, 2026
A convicted sex offender residing in Washington County is facing an additional felony charge.
48-year-old Charles Hobson, of Bartlesville, was charged on Wednesday for failing to register as a sex offender.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, Hobson was ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Bail Jumping
Jun 17, 2026
A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly failing to appear for a court date after posting a bond.
69-year-old Dale Stark was charged on Wednesday with bail jumping.
According to the Washington County District Attorney's Office, Stark posted a ... read more »
Ben Johnson Days this Weekend at Osage Fairgrounds
Jun 17, 2026
Ben Johnson Days is a four day event running through Sunday at the Osage County Fairgrounds in Pawhuska featuring rodeos, a trade show, concert and much more.
Event Organizer Cody Garnett says because of all the activities they had to add an extra day to the event for the first tim ... read more »
Bartlesville Woman Charged With Trafficking Drugs
Jun 17, 2026
A Bartlesville woman is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly being in possession of nearly seven pounds of methamphetamine.
65-year-old Deborah Lynds was charged on Wednesday with aggravated trafficking in illegal drugs and three counts of possessing a firearm during the ... read more »
Lahmeyer Drops Out of GOP Race Amid Scandal, Loss of Trump Endorsement
Jun 17, 2026
Republican congressional candidate Jackson Lahmeyer announced Wednesday that he is suspending his campaign for Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District, ending his bid just a day after advancing to a GOP runoff.
The move comes after controversy surrounding reports of inappropria ... read more »






