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Bartlesville Man Facing Child Exploitation Charges

May 29, 2026

A Bartlesville man was seen in Washington County Court on Friday after officers investigated inappropriate messages and photos on his personal device. Colton Lee is facing felony charges of violation of the Oklahoma computer crimes act and being in possession of child sexual abuse material. & ... read more »

Washington Co. Commissioners to Meet Monday

May 29, 2026

The Washington County Commissioners will hold their first meeting of June Monday morning with a few items on the agenda.   The commissioners are expected to discuss three agreements — one from the Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension and two from the sheriff's of ... read more »

Gov. Stitt Touts Accomplishments at Bartlesville Luncheon

May 29, 2026

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt  spoke Friday about his administration’s fiscal policies, economic development efforts and education reforms during a farewell luncheon hosted by the Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce at Tri County Tech.   Speaking to community and business leaders ... read more »

Osage Co Commissioners to Meet on Monday

May 29, 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 consideration to sign a resolution that would direct the treasurer to reimburse to the county election board secretary account, maintenan ... read more »

Stitt Signs No More Phones in School into Law

May 28, 2026

This week, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed a law into effect requiring Oklahoma schools to adopt policies that will prohibit students from using their phone throughout the day. This is something Stitt had challenged districts to begin enforcing two years ago and he is glad to see it become l ... read more »

OKU Announces Calendar for Next School Year

May 28, 2026

Oklahoma Union School has released their calendar for the upcoming 2026-27 school year.   The first day of school will be Tuesday, Aug. 18, the final day of school will be Wednesday, May 12.   OKU will have early release Wednesdays throughout the year. Those dates are Se ... read more »

Bartlesville Man Facing Charges After Physical Altercation

May 28, 2026

A Bartlesville man is facing criminal charges after getting into a physical altercation with a victim.    On Friday, May 15, Micah Bond argued with the victim over living arrangements. Bond became angry when the victim said he couldn't live there when she was inside the resi ... read more »

Bartlesville Man Charged With Endangerment by DUI

May 28, 2026

A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol.   37-year-old Jordan Riley was charged on Wednesday with child endangerment by DUI, simple DUI and leaving the scene of an accident involving a damaged fixture while under the influen ... read more »

Convicted Violent Offender Facing Additional Felony

May 28, 2026

A Bartlesville man with a previous felony conviction is facing an additional charge in Washington County.   64-year-old Byron Tinsley, Jr. was charged on Wednesday with violating the Mary Rippy Violent Crimes Registration Act.   According to the Bartlesville Police Depar ... read more »

Montgomery Co., Kan. Deputies Investigating Stabbing Incident

May 28, 2026

The Montgomery County, Kan. Sheriff’s Office is investigating an early Saturday morning disturbance at the Ernest Brown American Legion in Caney that left at least one person injured.   Deputies were dispatched to the American Legion, located at 1607 U.S. Highway 75, at approxi ... read more »

The Center and Your Season Subscriptions

May 28, 2026

The Center in Bartlesville is encouraging area residents to consider season subscriptions as several local arts organizations roll out their upcoming performance schedules. Appering on KWON's COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Caitlyn Kraemer with The Center highlighted the value of season t ... read more »

OKM Kids Series Returns to Bartlesville

May 28, 2026

OKM Music’s “Especially for Kids” series is back in Bartlesville from May 29 through June 7, bringing more family-friendly entertainment than a minivan packed for vacation. The schedule includes everything from puppet shows and tea parties to patriotic story times and art immers ... read more »

Rep. Judd Strom Launches Campaign for Re-Election, Touting Fiscal Watchdog Victories and Rural Investments

May 28, 2026

Oklahoma House District 10 Representative Judd Strom announced the official shift from the legislative session into campaign season. Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Strom highlighted his record as a "rural rep" and fiscal conservative. Strom emphasized his work passing government ove ... read more »

OKM's Yacht Rock Orchestrated Set for June 6

May 28, 2026

You are invited to the OKM's "Yacht Rock Orchestrated," part of the of the 42nd Annual OKM Music Festival on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Post Oak Lodge in Tulsa.   The gates for this one-of-a kind special event open at 5:30 PM; opening act, The Tulsa Honor's Baroque ... read more »

Bartlesville Museum Dedicates Plaque Honoring Tulsa Race Massacre Survivor

May 28, 2026

The Bartlesville Area History Museum on Tuesday unveiled a commemorative plaque honoring the late Viola Ford Fletcher, a former Bartlesville resident who was the oldest known survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre at the time of her death. Mayor Jim Curd delivered remarks during the brief c ... read more »