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Rocklahoma XX: Three Months Until Oklahoma Gets Loud Again

Jun 03, 2026

Rock fans, prepare your neck muscles now because Rocklahoma XX is officially just three months away. The annual Labor Day weekend tradition returns to the Rockin’ Red Dirt Ranch in Pryor September 4th through the 6th with a lineup loud enough to shake every camper, lawn chair and questionab ... read more »

Texpats Roll Into Town Thursday Night

Jun 03, 2026

Thursday night just got a little louder, and probably a little cooler, as the Texpats make a stop on their debut tour. Each member already brings serious musical credentials from their own successful bands, but now they’ve joined forces into one powerhouse lineup. Basically, it’s the ... read more »

Pickle Panic Coming to Bartlesville

Jun 03, 2026

Farm Hippie Bartlesville is about to answer the question nobody really asked out loud but everyone secretly needed answered: “What if we made an entire festival about pickles?” PICKLEFEST 2026 rolls into town Saturday, June 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., turning the Farm Hippie courtyard i ... read more »

Dewey Football Gears Up for Summer Pride

Jun 02, 2026

Dewey Bulldoggers football is less than a week away from starting summer pride.   Dewey got a later start to their spring due to the success of spring sports, including the baseball team qualifying for the state tournament. A handful of baseball players will play football in the fall ... read more »

Nowata Chamber Announces Final Legislative Update

Jun 02, 2026

The Nowata Area Chamber of Commerce announced the final legislative update will be Friday, June 5. Representatives from local, state, federal and tribal offices will be available for a question-and-answer session. Friday’s event takes place from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Nowata Boys a ... read more »

City of Nowata Releases 2025 Water Report

Jun 02, 2026

The City of Nowata has announced the 2026 Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), covering the 2025 calendar year is available. The report analyzes the quality of local drinking water. Overall, the report shows that levels of barium an ... read more »

Bridget West Running for Osage County Treasurer

Jun 02, 2026

June's primary election is just two weeks away and at the local level, one of the hotly contested races is seeing who will replace Osage County Treasurer Sally Hulse.    Hulse's First Deputy Bridget West is running to fill that seat against Shawna Myers. West, is a life- ... read more »

Local State Lawmakers Reflect on Legislative Session

Jun 02, 2026

The state budget, new laws to address government accountability and education, a state question about raising the minimum wage and the future of data centers in Oklahoma dominated the conversation at a Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce Legislative Forum Tuesday at Tri County Tech.   S ... read more »

Art Camp Returns for Summer

Jun 02, 2026

The Bartlesville Art Association is offering its annual Summer Art Camp for students in grades 1-12 throughout June and July. Camps are held weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. at the BAA art space inside the Comanche Center, just off Frank Phillips Boulevard. Students will explore a variety of ... read more »

Fancy Fun Coming to Stage Art Productions

Jun 02, 2026

Young dancers can step into a world of sparkle and imagination during the Fancy Nancy Dance Camp at Stage Art Productions from June 8-11. The camp runs daily from 10:30 a.m. to noon and is designed for children ages 3-10. Inspired by the popular Fancy Nancy character, the camp will feature da ... read more »

OSU Alumni Offer Free Drink for Recent Graduates

Jun 02, 2026

Recent graduates have a reason to raise a glass this June. The Washington County OSU Alumni Association Chapter is celebrating area graduates by offering a free beverage at Scissortail Brewing Company throughout the month. Anyone who has graduated within the past five years is eligible for th ... read more »

UPDATE: Shooting at Bartlesville Shopping Center

May 31, 2026

UPDATED STORY (6-1-26 at 12:20 p.m.) A shooting Sunday afternoon at a Bartlesville shopping center may be considered justified under Oklahoma's "Stand Your Ground" law, accordi ... read more »

OPINION: State Question 832 Promises Relief But is an Empty Promise

Jun 02, 2026

Oklahomans are tired of paying more despite the fact that we are a low cost of living state. More for groceries. More for gasoline. More for electricity, insurance, and the small things that now feel big. When a working family watches its paycheck buy less than it did three years ago, they want r ... read more »

35th Annual Dewey Antique Show & Sale- Final Show

Jun 02, 2026

The Dewey Antiques and Collectibles Association has announced its upcoming event will be its last antique show ever on Saturday, June 6, at The Washington County Fairgrounds in Dewey from 8am to 5pm.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Gail Inman with The Dewey Antiques and Collecti ... read more »

Emergency Incapacitated Ballots Available for June 16 Election

Jun 02, 2026

Voters who become physically incapacitated shortly before Election Day still have an opportunity to cast a ballot under Oklahoma law, according to Washington County Election Board Secretary Yvonne House. House said registered voters who become emergency incapacitated after 5 p.m. Monday, June ... read more »