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U.S. Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma voted in favor of a major budget reconciliation package this week that fully funds Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol through the remainder of President Donald Trump’s term. The overnight Senate “Vote-a-Rama” dragged on ... read more »

The Board of Osage County Commissioners will convene for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning. There will be discussion to sign a memorandum or understanding for the Osage County Health Department with the City of Tulsa and the county health department. The agree ... read more »

On Thursday afternoon, Osage County deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop in the southern part of the county when the suspect attempted to flee. Timothy Phillips crossed into oncoming traffic and reached speeds upward of 90 miles per hour. According to an Osage County Sheriff's Off ... read more »

The Washington County Commissioners have a lengthy agenda set for a Monday morning meeting. The board is expected to discuss and take action on several agreements for construction work on the Twin Bridges and Saunders Creek Bridge projects, and an agreement for the county to continue particip ... read more »

Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, former Oklahoma State Representative Earl Sears introduced to the local radio audience to John Pfeiffer who is a Republican running for Labor Commissioner.    John Pfeiffer described himself as a fifth-generation Oklahoman, Marine Corps veteran ... read more »

UPDATE 6-4-2026 10 p.m. Dewey Police Chief Jimmy Gray says both Highway 123 and Durham Road have reopened. UPDATE 6-4-2026 4:55 p.m. Dewey Police Chief Jimmy Gray says Highway 123 has reopened to regular traffic, for the exception of semi trucks. Durham Road remains closed. ORIGIN ... read more »

A Bartlesville man convicted of sexual assault with intent to commit a felony in 2023 is being charged with failing to verify his residence. Elliot Cooper is supposed to register as a sex offender every April. He did not do so in 2026.   Elliot is also required to verify his address. ... read more »

Jake Bair is running for the State House District 10 seat that is occupied by Judd Strom. Bair teaches in the mechanical engineering department at OSU Tulsa. Bair says he hadn't considered running for political office until a friend said he could make a real difference. After speaking with hi ... read more »

A northeastern Oklahoma man has been indicted on federal charges alleging he threatened to kill a U.S. senator and members of the senator’s family in a series of phone calls earlier this year.   A federal grand jury charged David Glen Shuck, 63, of Cleveland, with eight counts ... read more »

Looks like Republicans and Democrats appeared in the same sentence without immediately blaming each other for the downfall of civilization. Oklahoma Senator James Lankford and New Hampshire Senator Maggie Hassan unveiled a renewed push to stop government shutdowns for good. Writing in Fox News, t ... read more »

With the Tuesday, June 16 primary election right around the corner, sample ballots are available to view. Voters can download the ballots by going to the State Election Board OK voter portal website. You can also pick up a sample ballot by going to your local election board.  Early votin ... read more »

The Cool Room Project is designed to offer relief to seniors in our community who do not have air conditioning in their homes during the hottest months of the year. Air conditioners are available (to those who qualify) at the beginning of summer.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, ... read more »

The City of Dewey has officially canceled its regularly scheduled City Council meeting that was set for Monday after officials were unable to coordinate a suitable time for the meeting. Any items that were scheduled to be discussed during the canceled meeting will instead be moved to the next ... read more »

Former Nowata County Sheriff James Hallett has died.   Current Nowata County Sheriff Jason McClain talked about Hallett's impact on the community.   Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Benjamin Funeral Service in Nowata. A visitation is scheduled for June ... read more »

At Monday evening's city council meeting in Bartlesville, an ordinance was passed updating the tobacco free policies on city-owned property. The new rule covers all tobacco products and vapor devices. The prohibition includes city-owned, leased or city-operated property. The ordinance include ... read more »