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Anglers Begin Heading Out to Area Lakes

Mar 28, 2024

Spring has sprung, and although temperatures have been a bit chilly over the past couple of days, many anglers are already heading out to area lakes to fish. The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation says most lakes are reaping good-to-fair results in northeast Oklahoma during this ear ... read more »

Paths to Independence annual 5K and Fun Run

Mar 28, 2024

  The Paths to Independence annual 5K and Fun Run that  supports educational programs for students with autism is April 29 in Bartlesville.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Christina Scott, whose son attends PTI, said the 5K and Fun Run is a great way to encourage a ... read more »

Long-time City of Bartlesville Employees Retiring

Mar 27, 2024

Two long-time employees for the City of Bartlesville have announced their retirement. Shellie McGill, who serves as Director for the Bartlesville Library and Area History Museum, will be retiring in August and Deputy Police Chief Rocky Bevard will retire at the end of May.   Assistan ... read more »

Price of Hunting, Fishing License to Increase

Mar 27, 2024

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has signed a bill that is raising the prices of hunting and fishing licenses for the first time in more than 20 years. The cost of an annual fishing license will now be $30 and those hunting from out of state will see a price increase of $200.   For hunt ... read more »

Romeo With No Juliette

Mar 27, 2024

Romeo has got nothing on this ball of fur. With his expert biscuit making skills and his straight-to-the-point attitude, he is irresistible. Someone is bound to take him home. Maybe even you will. Max, a three year old cat at the Washington County SPCA is the world’s greatest lover boy. ... read more »

City of Bartlesville Water Supply Remains in Good Shape

Mar 27, 2024

After a lengthy drought in 2023, rainfall has finally gotten area lakes to hold steady at or above full levels. Here is what Water Utilities Director Terry Lauritsen had to say on the latest report: “We have had the benefits of some nice rains starting around last Christmas. With the ex ... read more »

Pickleball Courts Coming Along in Bartlesville

Mar 27, 2024

Construction on the pickleball courts began last week. This was a project that voters approved in the 2020 General Obligation Bond Election. There will be six pickleball courts with fencing separating each court. There will be a perimeter fence in place, covered benches and a fenced-off aisle run ... read more »

Free Beading Class Set for Osage Students on Friday

Mar 27, 2024

All Osage students in middle and high school are welcome to attend a free wristlet-beading workshop this Friday at the Wakon Iron Hall in Pawhuska. Supplies will be provided and the Osage Tribal Youth Council says this is an alternative to activities that involve substance abuse.   T ... read more »

Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce Events for April

Mar 27, 2024

  Sherri Wilt with the Greater Bartlesville Area Chamber of Commerce was our guest on COMMUNITY CONNECTION on Wednesday. Sherri announced the chamber events for the month of April. She highlighted several including the Under 40 Emerging Stars of Bartlesville Gala - April 5th 2024 ... read more »

KANE COLUMN: Legislative Update

Mar 27, 2024

We are back at the Capitol this week, and it's a busy time. This week, Senate bills will be first- and second-read and assigned to House committees, and the same will happen to our bills in the Senate. We'll have until April 8 to advance bills from our Appropriations & Budget subc ... read more »

SAFE-NOW Walk a Mile in Her Shoes April 20th

Mar 27, 2024

You are invited to SAFE-NOW's 7th annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes fundraiser Walk April 20, 10am at Frank Phillips Park, 222 SW Frank Phillips Blvd in Bartlesville.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Dr. Shelly Holdman with SAFE-NOW said the walk is technically only a 1/2 mile. ... read more »

Oklahoma Union Enrollment

Mar 27, 2024

Oklahoma Union’s Pre-K and Kindergarten enrollment is now open. Starting April 11 at 9 a.m. in the Elementary gym, parents are asked to have a few records on hand:  Birth Certificate  Proof of residency  Shot records  Tribal records (if applicable)   ... read more »

Accident at Bison and Nowata Road

Mar 27, 2024

There have been multiple reports of a multi-vehicle accident on the east side of Bartlesville on Wednesday morning.  A reported five-car accident at Bison and Nowata Road was reported just after 8:30. The roads were closed for a short time, but have since been cleared.   We ... read more »

Copan Man Found with 91 grams of Methamphetamine

Mar 25, 2024

A Copan man was seen in Washington County Court on Monday afternoon on the charge of trafficking a controlled dangerous substance. Jason Brown was arrested on March 21st after being pulled over for having a tail light out. After being stopped, Brown was asked to exit the vehicle to answer questio ... read more »

WCGOP Opposes Proposed Bartlesville City Charter Changes

Mar 27, 2024

    The Washington County GOP approved a resolution on March 9, 2024, opposing the proposed Bartlesville City charter changes that will appear onthe April 2nd City of Bartlesville Special Election ballot.    According to the resolution, the group states that vo ... read more »