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Osage Nation Offering Disaster Assistance in Wake of Storms

Apr 30, 2024

As storms caused damage across large portions of the state over the weekend, the Osage Nation reminds the community that they have a program available to help with the storm outbreak. The program is available to enrolled Osage Nation members who are in need of financial help.   Appli ... read more »

Bailey Speaks on 'State of the City'

Apr 30, 2024

City Manager Mike Bailey says Bartlesville is doing very well as a whole.   Bailey spoke Tuesday during a Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce Forum at Tri County Tech's Event Center. He says the city's finances are exceeding expectations from sales and use tax receipts, where th ... read more »

Flood Watch in Effect Until Wednesday Morning

Apr 30, 2024

A flood watch is in effect for the listening area through Wednesday morning.   The National Weather Service issued the watch from 9 p.m. Tuesday until 10 a.m. Wednesday for Osage, Washington, Nowata, Craig, Ottawa and Pawnee counties in Oklahoma and from 8 p.m. Tuesday until noon Wed ... read more »

Owasso Man Sentenced to Federal Prison

Apr 30, 2024

An Owasso man was sentenced Tuesday in federal court to more than 10 years in prison on several charges of child pornography. 33-year-old Michael Joseph Moreland will serve 121 months in federal prison followed by 10 years of supervised release after being found guilty of receipt and distribu ... read more »

Kiwanis Sooner Jr and Fishing Derby Offer Fun for Kids in May

Apr 30, 2024

Our local Kiwanis story is rooted in making the Bartlesville community a better place to live and enjoy life for adults and — you guessed it — children.    Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Kiwanis President Waymond White and club member Jim Sweazy  said  ... read more »

Hulah Lake Dam Gates Open

Apr 30, 2024

Rain over the weekend continues to fill up Hulah and Copan lakes, with Hulah dam gates open for the first time in about two years. According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Hulah Lake is nearly 10 feet above normal and nine of the gates are open at the dam, draining water at a rate ... read more »

Phillips 66 Celebrates Good Energy Month with Local Volunteerism

Apr 30, 2024

During the 5th Annual Global Volunteer Month, from April 1 - 30, 2024,  Phillip 66 offered "Good Energy," an employee volunteerism program designed to inspire their employees to connect with neighbors and share compassion, talents and hard work to improve our communities.   ... read more »

Tri County Tech Receives Award for Outstanding Financial Reporting

Apr 29, 2024

Tri County Tech has been awarded the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting (COE) from The Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) for the fourth year in a row. ASBO International's COE recognizes districts that have met the program's high financial reporti ... read more »

Osage County GOP Forum Taking Place Tuesday

Apr 29, 2024

The Osage County Republican Party is hosting a GOP Forum on Tuesday at the Osage County Fairgrounds in Pawhuska.   Sheriff Eddie Virden and his challenger Bart Perrier will have a debate. Candidates running for office of District One and District Two Commissioner will have an opportu ... read more »

Osage County Courthouse Could Be Using Different Internet

Apr 29, 2024

The Board of Osage County Commissioners received a presentation on Monday regarding a proposal for internet service in the Osage County Courthouse. A representative from Alliance Business Services spoke to the Board and went over the advantages of what they offer.   They have made th ... read more »

Old Air Filters and Litigation at Nowata County Commissioners Meeting

Apr 29, 2024

The Nowata County Commissioners met for their final meeting in the month of April with a lengthy agenda. As always, the first item of discussion was courthouse improvements. Nowata County Treasurer, Rachel Marrs, shared some shocking information about the air filters in the courthouse. Next, ... read more »

H.C. Call Named Bartlesville Fire Chief

Apr 29, 2024

Former Bartlesville firefighter H.C. Call has been tapped to lead the Bartlesville Fire Department following Chief David Topping’s retirement in June. “I’m excited to welcome H.C. back to the Bartlesville Fire Department as our next fire chief,” said City Manager ... read more »

Civitan Club Hosts Paddle Party for Wayside on May 11

Apr 29, 2024

The Civitan Club of Bartlesville is always active in town, raising money for various groups that specialize in helping those with special needs.   Appearing on Community Connection, Civitan Club board members Joe Sears and Shay Tull invite everyone to a Paddle Party fundraiser for Wa ... read more »

Oklahoma Man Arrested After Standoff in Caney

Apr 29, 2024

An Oklahoma man was arrested Saturday morning in Caney, Kan., after a standoff with multiple law enforcement agencies. According to Caney Police Chief Ike Dye, the situation began in the lobby of the Caney Police Department, when an agitated man entered the building, screaming and cursing at ... read more »

Minor Flooding Expected on Verdigris River in Nowata County

Apr 29, 2024

Flood warnings remain in effect until at least Tuesday afternoon for the Verdigris River in Nowata County. Minor flooding is forecast for the Verdigris River near Lenapah from Tuesday afternoon to early evening. The Verdigris is expected to crest to about 30 feet early Tuesday afternoon &ndas ... read more »