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Skiatook Man Facing Charges of Child Sexual Abuse Material
Feb 27, 2026
A Skiatook man is in custody following a child exploitation investigation.
The Osage County Sheriff’s Office says 19-year-old Logan Patrick Roberts was arrested early Friday at a home west of Skiatook after deputies served search and arrest warrants.
Authorities say the investigatio ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Felony Firearms Possession
Feb 27, 2026
A Bartlesville man is facing a felony firearms charge after a joint operation between the Tulsa Police Department and Bartlesville Police Department.
34-year-old Kishaun Donte Collins appeared in Washington County District Court Friday after being charged with possession of a firea ... read more »
Osage Co Commissioners to Meet Monday
Feb 27, 2026
The Board of Osage County Commissioners will convene for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning.
At that meeting, there will be discussion to set the free county-wide dump day for Saturday, April 25. The Board will also consider signing a resolution setting the pri ... read more »
Washington Co. Commissioners to Meet Monday
Feb 27, 2026
The Washington County Commissioners have a fairly short agenda for their Monday morning meeting.
The commissioners are expected to discuss and possibly take action on variance request for property in the Philmoor Estates area, south of 2400 Road and west of U.S. Highway 75. Additionally, the ... read more »
WCJLS Friday and Saturday Events
Feb 27, 2026
We'll see you at the 2026 Washington County Junior Livestock Show February 26-28 at the county fairgrounds in Dewey.
This is a great opportunity to see 4-H and FFA members from across Washington County proudly showing off the amazing effort they've put into their proj ... read more »
Bankston Nominated as BPS Director of Curriculum
Feb 26, 2026
The Bartlesville Public Schools Board of Education will consider appointing Staci Bankston as the district’s new director of curriculum at its next meeting, with the role set to begin July 1.
She will step into the position after serving six years as principal of Wilson Elementary.
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Deadline to Change Party Affiliation Nearing
Feb 26, 2026
Oklahomans wishing to change political party affiliation have until the end of March to do so. If not completed by then, voters will have to wait until September, as party affiliation changes aren't allowed from April to August during even numbered years. Voters can do that by going to the on ... read more »
Arvest Foundation Donates $6K to AbilityWorks
Feb 26, 2026
AbilityWorks of Oklahoma will receive a boost in funding thanks to a $6,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation.
AbilityWorks of Oklahoma advocates for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, supporting them in both vocational and residential settings. The residential progr ... read more »
Bondi's Department of Justice Sues Oklahoma for Voter Information
Feb 26, 2026
The U.S. Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division sues the State of Oklahoma for access to voter registration.
The federal lawsuit was filed Thursday against Oklahoma and four other states for failing to produce full voter registration lists upon the Department of Justice’s requ ... read more »
Teaching Program Made Permanent
Feb 26, 2026
The Oklahoma Senate Education Committee has unanimously advanced Senate Bill 1432, authored by Sen. Jo Anna Dossett, to make the state’s innovative pathways to teaching program permanent. The measure removes the long-standing sunset clause, ending the need for routine legislative reauthoriz ... read more »
Washington County Emergency Management Rolls Out Alert Service
Feb 26, 2026
Washington County Emergency Management has rolled out a new text messaging service for emergency alerts.
According to the department, the service will send out text messages or email alerts for severe weather and other information directly from the Emergency Operations Center.
Emergency M ... read more »
Pack the Backpacks Bingo March 6th
Feb 26, 2026
You are invited to have fun and help The Washington County School Supply Drive a.k.a. Pack the Backpacks with a special Bingo event Friday, March 6, at St Lukes Episcopal Church at 8th and Dewey in Bartlesville.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Cindy Dronyk and Shelley Davi ... read more »
Washington Co. Jr Livestock Show Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Feb 26, 2026
We'll see you this week at the 2026 Washington County Junior Livestock Show February at the county fairgrounds in Dewey.
This is a great opportunity to see 4-H and FFA members from across Washington County proudly showing off the amazing effort they've put into their ... read more »
Escaped Inmate From Dick Conner Correctional Facility Apprehended
Feb 26, 2026
An escaped inmate from the Dick Connor Correctional Facility in Hominy has been apprehended.
A Hominy Police Department Facebook post earlier stated that inmate Kyle Vacin walked away from the Dick Conner Correctional Facility and was noticed missing at the 10 a.m. count. on Tuesda ... read more »
Nowata First Responders Ball March 28
Feb 25, 2026
The Nowata First Responders Ball is March 28 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Clark Event Center.
The event will feature photos and braised brisket for dinner. Dinner will be provided with dessert starting at 6:30 p.m.
Attire is semi-formal. Tickets are $25 for singles and ... read more »




