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The Nowata Animal Shelter is holding a bingo fundraising event on Friday, Aug. 28, at the Clark Event Center in downtown Nowata.   The first bingo card each individual buys will cost $10, each additional card costs $5. Tickets will be available at the door.   The City of ... read more »

Voters in the City of Nowata will vote on a proposed charter change by the city on Aug. 25.   The City of Nowata is proposing a change to the current city charter, amending the appointment of the city treasurer. City Manager Marie Gorley discussed the change.   The chang ... read more »

A convicted violent offender is facing an additional felony charge in Washington County.   20-year-old Dakota Simmons, of Bartlesville, was charged on Friday with a violation of the Mary Rippy Violent Crime Registration Act.   According to the Bartlesville Police Departm ... read more »

The Nowata County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting Monday morning at the Nowata County Annex.   The commissioners will possibly vote on instituting a county-wide burn ban, due to the extreme heat and dry conditions. The Nowata Fire Department has already declared a burn ban ... read more »

The Washington County Commissioners have a minimal agenda set for their Monday morning meeting. Four action items are identified, including declaring a truck as surplus, a designation form to identify who can increase purchase card limits, allocating alcoholic beverage taxes and a report from ... read more »

Every 3rd Saturday at 12pm, Get Real Ministries shares the Word of God outside the walls of The Church with the Community. However, due to the extreme heat, the Jesus Burger event for Saturday, August 14 a noon will be held indoors at 411 West 14th Street in Bartlesville.   Appearing ... read more »

It’s the party of the year! Concern will host its annual Lip Sync Battle in Bartlesville on Saturday, September 12, at 6 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn. Jenese Tucker and Melody Cox of Concern recently appeared on Doenges Toyota’s Car Talk program on KWON to promote the organizatio ... read more »

The Cherokee Area Council of Boy Scouts has officially launched its fall recruitment drive. Families interested in building life skills, youth leadership, and career guidance can register easily online at https://cherokeebsa.org/.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Phillip Wri ... read more »

Dewey Public Schools is back in session as the 2026-27 school year is underway.   Dewey held their first day of school on Wednesday. Superintendent Vince Vincent says the first day went off without a hitch.   Vincent discussed bus lines and car lines now that the school ... read more »

Bartlesville Public Schools Superintendent LaDonna Chancellor says the first day of class went exceptionally well.   Chancellor says she visited every site within the school district on Thursday, starting at the Transportation Department, where she delivered donuts to bus drivers. ... read more »

Most offices within the City of Bartlesville will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7, due to the Labor Day holiday.   Monday trash routes will be serviced on Wednesday, Sept. 9.   Public Works Director Keith Henry said, "Monday route customers will need to have their tras ... read more »

The City of Bartlesville announced Rachel Showler will be the new Human Resources Director.   Showler will succeed current HR Director Robin Betts, who accepted another position within the department.   Interim City Manager Laura Sanders said, "Rachel brings a stron ... read more »

The Boy Scouts Cherokee Area Council celebrates a big surge in local recycling milestones alongside the Oklahoma Recycling Association (OKRA).   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Phillip Wright, with the Cherokee Area Council, and Ellen Bussard of OKRA, highlighted our community rec ... read more »

Local tabletop gamers and anime enthusiasts have a new reason to head to the Washington Park Mall, as GeekyGami's is set to host a Gundam Trading Card Game Organized Play Construction Event. The four-hour public event welcomes players of all skill levels. Whether you are a seasoned card-sling ... read more »

Bartlesville voters will decide Aug. 25 whether to approve two school bond proposals totaling $40.975 million. Proposition No. 1 would provide $38.725 million for building and equipment projects, while Proposition No. 2 would provide $2.25 million for buses and other transportation vehicles. Scho ... read more »