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Lankford Introduces Legislation to Help Small Businesses
Apr 02, 2024
Oklahoma Senator James Lankford, along with his republican colleagues, introduced the Protecting Access to Credit for Small Businesses Act on Tuesday. This would forbid the Biden Administration from enacting their plan, which is to make the Small Business Administration a direct lender, thus form ... read more »
WATCH LIVE: Sutton Center's Bartlesville Bald Eagle Nest Cam
Apr 02, 2024
For the next 11 to 12 weeks, get a bird’s-eye view of one of Oklahoma’s bald eagle nests as eaglets grow into fledglings before taking flight.
A livestream camera in a nest in Bartlesville can be viewed at: https://www.suttoncenter.org/live-bald-eagle-nest-camera/, as part of ... read more »
Skiatook PD Looking for Runaway Juvenile
Apr 02, 2024
The Skiatook Police Department needs the public's assistance in finding a runaway juvenile who was last seen late last Thursday evening.
15-year old Marshall Jackson was last seen wearing black sweatpants and a hoodie. Jackson, who is approximately 5-6 and weighs 130 pounds cou ... read more »
Clean Up Underway in Barnsdall
Apr 02, 2024
Barnsdall is dealing with the aftermath of a tornado Monday evening after there was touchdown in Osage County. There is plenty of structure damage and damaged housing that has been reported thus far.
Damage clean-up has already gotten under way in Barnsdall as Fire Chief Michael Kelley explai ... read more »
Caney Assessing Damage After Monday Afternoon Storms
Apr 02, 2024
Caney residents are cleaning up after last night's storm.
The storm entered the Caney area shortly after 4:30 p.m., carrying with it various sized hail, causing major damage to parts of town. Police Chief Ike Dye has more.
Damage has been observed to windows in t ... read more »
Lions Club Pancake Breakfast April 27th
Apr 02, 2024
Bartlesville Lions Club Pancake Breakfast is set for Saturday, April 27, from 7:30-11am, at the Lions Club, 2900 Tuxedo Blvd.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Evelyn Hightower with Bartlesville Lions Club invited everyone to the event.Tickets are $7 f ... read more »
Barnsdall Mayor Talks Damage from Tornado
Apr 02, 2024
Reports are coming in from Barnsdall about the damage that some structures took after a tornado touched down on the Osage County town on Monday evening.
A handful of structures along with two homes were demolished all on the east side of town. There is scattered damage to other homes and busi ... read more »
4Paws Is Now Open In Pawhuska
Apr 02, 2024
One thing about heroes is that they never stop to think about themselves. Heroism embodies every limb, though most do not wear capes, but can be seen in even the most ordinary of days.
4Paws Animal Welfare in Pawhuska Oklahoma has only been open for a few hours, but have already started a tid ... read more »
Roles Accepts Ada City Manager Post
Apr 02, 2024
Assistant City Manager Tracy Roles will soon leave his Bartlesville post to assume the position of Ada city manager following a vote of the Ada City Council on Monday.
Roles, who was promoted to Bartlesville assistant city manager in April 2023, formerly served as the City’s police chie ... read more »
Tuesday is Election Day in Washington County
Apr 02, 2024
Three elections in Washington County are being held today, April 2 — the city of Bartlesville special election, a school bond election in Copan and a school bond election for Oklahoma Union Public Schools.
On the ballot in Bartlesville are proposed changes to the city c ... read more »
Reported Storm Damage
Apr 02, 2024
There is some damage to property Tuesday morning after a possible tornado touched down overnight in Osage County.
Damage was reported last night in Barnsdall, Osage County, from a possible tornado. Our reporter on the ground saw damage to homes, vehicles, lots of downed trees ... read more »
Severe Weather Coverage Update
Apr 01, 2024
UPDATE 8:44 p.m.: Live Coverage is no longer available
There were three confirmed tornado touchdowns and various power outages.
Photo Courtesy of Jimmy Williams
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Water Rates Set to Increase Imminently in Dewey
Apr 01, 2024
The Dewey Public Works Authority met Monday regarding water utility fee rates. The main item of discussion was on Ordinance Number 2024-1609 on amending water rates of the Dewey City Code.
The item would be approved and will go into effect immediately. Mayor Tom Hays explains the upcoming cha ... read more »
Nowata County Commissioners Hold First April Meeting
Apr 01, 2024
The Nowata County Commissioners started their Monday meeting by listening to Gavin Brady with the with the Oklahoma Water Resource Board about being on a flood plan. Brady explained in greater detail about why he came by.
Next, the Nowata Public Library announced that all of their staff will ... read more »
Osage Co Commissioners Approve Contracts on Monday
Apr 01, 2024
The Board of Osage County Commissioners convened for a brief meeting on Monday morning at which time they officially signed Osage County Tourism Director Mary Beth Moore to a bi annual contract extension.
At the meeting, the Board also signed a contract with Priefert Manufacturing ... read more »