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Coffeyville Crash Victim Dies
Sep 30, 2025
One of the Coffeyville students who was injured in Friday's car accident has died.
According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, two 15 and 17-year-old sisters were injured in an accident caused by a vehicle being pursued by law enforcement.
Late this morning, the announcement came ... read more »
Barnsdall Schools Holding Blood Drive
Sep 30, 2025
Barnsdall Public Schools will be having a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. next Wednesday at the high school gym. If you are willing and able, an appointment can be made on the Barnsdall Schools Facebook Page.
All donors will get a glow in the dark T-shirt. A photo ID will b ... read more »
Bartlesville City Council OK's Opioid Settlement Participation
Sep 30, 2025
The Bartlesville City Council approved participation in an opioid settlement agreement during a special meeting on Monday.
City Attorney Jess Kane presented the resolution for the city to participate in the Oklahoma Opioid Distributor Settlement after receiving a letter about the o ... read more »
Tallgrass Music Festival This Weekend
Sep 30, 2025
The Tallgrass Music Festival in Skiatook is taking place this weekend. There will be a barn dance on Thursday evening with two days of music to follow on Friday and Saturday. Admission to Thursday's dance is free. There will be a $10 fee per vehicle on Friday and $20 charge per vehicle on Sat ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Felony Domestic Assault
Sep 30, 2025
A Bartlesville man is facing felony charges after allegedly punching someone.
24-year-old Jaylin Oliver was charged on Tuesday with domestic assault and battery in the presence of a minor, and obstructing an officer, after two or more felony convictions.
According to the Bartlesville Poli ... read more »
Lankford Issues Video Statement About Possible Government Shutdown
Sep 30, 2025
Oklahoma's senior senator, James Lankford, issued a video statement Tuesday morning on the looming federal government shutdown.
Lankford says senate Republicans want to keep the government open to continue negotiations on the budget, but Democrats are blocking that effort.
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Jimmie L. Dean Foundation Scholarship Concert with Drake Milligan
Sep 30, 2025
Singer, songwriter, and actor, Drake Milligan has been hailed as a Country traditionalist redefining the current landscape of the music industry. Drake Milligan is best known for portraying Elvis Presley on the CMT series Sun Records and starring in the film Nobody where he portrayed a young ... read more »
Hops for Hope Sweet Sixteen: Yeti to Party
Sep 30, 2025
You can support Ray of Hope Advocacy Center in Bartlesville and fun doing it at the Hops for Hope fundraiser Novemer 1, at 6:30pm at the hangar at Bartlesville Municipal Airport.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Rhonda Hudson, Exective Director at Ray of Hope said, "It&rsquo ... read more »
Arvest Wealth Management to Host Finances on Tap Oct. 9
Sep 29, 2025
Arvest Wealth Management will host a financial planning happy hour on Thursday, Oct. 9, from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. at Cooper & Mill, 200 Dewey Ave., in Bartlesville
This event is open to those interested in learning more about how to plan for their financial futures, whether they're j ... read more »
Silver Dollar City, Arvest Bank Honor America’s 250th with Free Season Passes for Active Military, Season-long Celebrations
Sep 29, 2025
Silver Dollar City is rolling out the red, white and blue carpet for America’s 250th birthday, offering free season passes to all active-duty U.S. military, made possible through a proud partnership with Arvest Bank.
“For generations, Silver Dollar City has honored the values that ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Facing Felony Vehicle Charges
Sep 29, 2025
A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly using someone’s car without permission.
19-year-old Christopher Pahsetopah was charged on Monday with unauthorized use of a vehicle and leaving the scene of an accident involving damage.
According to the Bartlesville Polic ... read more »
Guy Engineering to Inspect Osage Co. Bridges
Sep 29, 2025
Each year, counties must pick an engineering company to conduct bridge inspections around their county. This is to make sure each bridge is up to standard and compliance.
Commissioners have the option to let ODOT choose a company for them, or the board can choose an engineering fir ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Child Sexual Abuse
Sep 29, 2025
A Bartlesville man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly engaging in sexual acts with minors.
32-year-old Jodice Stokeling was charged on Monday with two counts of child sexual abuse.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, Stokeling allegedly engaged in sexual acts w ... read more »
More Budgets Approved During Monday Meeting
Sep 29, 2025
On Monday, Osage County Sheriff Bart Perrier showed the Board of County Commissioners his proposed budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. While it was an increase from the prior fiscal year, Perrier was able to find a way to trim nearly $230,000. Perrier generalizes what the new budget looks like ... read more »
Bartlesville Bruin Brigade Wins Class Championship in Arizona
Sep 29, 2025
The Bartlesville High School Bruin Brigade marching band earns another championship, this time in Arizona.
The Bruin Brigade competed at the Bands of America Regional Championship Saturday at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Ariz. The Brigade was one of 22 high school marc ... read more »