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The Oklahoma House of Representatives passed Monday House Bill 1256, authored by Rep. Judd Strom, R-Copan, with a 90-4 vote. The legislation would enhance workforce development initiatives by modifying contract terms related to construction-skilled trade education. HB1256 would amend existing ... read more »

At Monday's Osage County Commissioners meeting, board members had the option to sign a resolution that would update the procedures for requesting open records in the county clerk's office. Christina Talburt, who serves as County Clerk, provides more details.   As Talburt sai ... read more »

Phillips 66 has announced a $5 million gift to Woolaroc's capital campaign and a donation of several company artifacts, marking the 100th birthday of the historic museum and wildlife preserve founded by Frank Phillips.   The “Booming Second Century” capital campaign a ... read more »

The Founder and Co-owner of Invex gave a presentation to the Board of Osage County Commissioners, talking about an app that he believes would make it easier for the county to maintain its roads.  Chris White went on to explain on how the system works.  White says it is his belie ... read more »

On Saturday, the U.S. General Services Administration notified several Bureau of Indian Affair properties across the country that they will be on a termination list. One of those included is the Osage Indian Agency in Pawhuska. Osage Nation Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear released a st ... read more »

The Washington County Commissioners met Monday morning to take care of several items of business for the first of the month.   In addition to hearing presentations from the Washington County OSU Extension Office and American Fidelity, the commissioners also approved a notarized form ... read more »

The Nowata County Commissioners met on Monday morning at the Nowata County Courthouse Annex.   The commissioners discussed the ongoing project to improve the Nowata County Courthouse, and continued the discussion from last week's improvements that involved light fixtures and heat ... read more »

  Tri County Tech has kicked off its "Bid for a Brighter Future" online auction, giving supporters the chance to win exciting items while helping students in need.    Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Randall Jones with Tri County Tech explained that the auct ... read more »

Arvest Bank announces the promotion of Nicholas Moody to commercial loan manager serving Bartlesville, Dewey and Nowata. “Nicholas will be an outstanding leader for the commercial lending team at Arvest,” said loan manager Jay Dyer. "He has already demonstrated solid com ... read more »

The city of Bartlesville’s surplus property auction is set to begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at the City Operations Center, 1721 W. Fifth St. “Everyone is welcome to come at 9 a.m. to preview the items before the auction starts at 10 a.m.,” said Public Works Director Keith Henry. ... read more »

Thunderstorm chances as well as severe weather potentials increase Monday night from west to east across eastern OK and northwest AR ahead of an approaching dryline. Large hail and damaging wind gusts are the primary hazards, with the greater potential across portions of eastern Oklahoma after mi ... read more »

A wildfire broke out on Friday afternoon between Copan and Dewey off of County Rd. 1200 and a half-mile east of 4020 Rd. Washington County Emergency Manager Kary Cox gives the latest as of 2 p.m.  Several structures were threatened, but fire crews were able to save them. No injuries are ... read more »

A Bartlesville man is facing misdemeanor charges after allegedly assaulting someone.   46-year-old Jackie Misemer was charged on Friday with domestic abuse by assault and battery.   According to the Bartlesville Police Department, Misemer allegedly got into an argument w ... read more »

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 consider signing a resolution for a change in use tax distribution. There will also be discussion to sign a resolution that ... read more »

A wildfire near Osage Hills State Park Thursday afternoon prompted officials to close the park for a short time. The park is back open, but the Woodland Trail, Creek Loop and the Bluffs remain closed until further notice, as the fire is still in those locations.  Because of the wildfires ... read more »