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Bartlesville Woman Arrested for Allegedly Hitting Police Officer

Mar 25, 2025

A Bartlesville woman finds herself in the Washington County Jail after hitting a police officer at a local convenience store. Ericka Ledman is facing a felony charge of assault and battery of a police officer after hitting a Bartlesville Police Officer in the face on Sunday morning.  &nb ... read more »

Bartlesville Man Accused of Performing Lewd Acts on a Minor

Mar 25, 2025

A Bartlesville man finds himself in the Washington County Jail on three separate felony charges. Brandon Morgan is accused of performing lewd or indecent acts to a minor, being in possession of a clandestine camera and distributing a controlled dangerous substance.    An affidav ... read more »

Eaglet Siblings Hatch at Nest Near Bartlesville

Mar 25, 2025

Just as the Oklahoma Wesleyan Eagles are soaring towards a national championship, a nesting eagle couple near Bartlesville made history themselves. The Sutton Avian Center in Bartlesville announced two eaglets hatched at the nest — the first one on March 21 and the next on March 24. The ... read more »

9th Annual Inter-State Farm and Home Show This Fri. and Sat., March 28th-29th

Mar 25, 2025

The Inter-State Farm & Home Show is coming to Nellis Hall at Coffeyville Community College this weekend on Friday, March 28th and Saturday, 29th, and it is presented by Bartlett Co-op.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Bartlesville Radio Promotions Director Tina Romine said, & ... read more »

CCC and ICC Agree to Discuss Consolidation

Mar 25, 2025

Coffeyville Community College and Independence Community College could be consolidating. At tonight's CCC and ICC Board of Trustees meetings, both boards voted 6-0 in favor of a resolution of intent to begin discussions between the two schools in regards to consolidation.  ... read more »

Bill Providing CareerTech Tuition Assistance to Oklahoma National Guard Members Clears Full Senate

Mar 25, 2025

The Senate has unanimously approved legislation expanding educational opportunities for members of the Oklahoma National Guard. Senate Bill 31, by Sen. Carri Hicks, creates the “Oklahoma National Guard CareerTech Assistance Act,” providing tuition assistance for Oklahoma Guard members ... read more »

SPCA Looking for Individuals Who Dumped Dogs at Shelter

Mar 24, 2025

On Monday afternoon, two people driving a red pickup truck pulled into the parking lot of the Washington County SPCA and dropped off a large crate with a female dog and at least six puppies next to the pound door. The crate was placed directly in the sun where an enclosed crate can get warm very ... read more »

Dee Roadman Named Golf Course Director

Mar 24, 2025

Dee Roadman has been tapped to lead newly reorganized Adams Golf Course, Assistant City Manager Laura Sanders announced Monday. On April 7, Roadman will begin serving as director of golf for the course, which is temporarily closed to accommodate a major project that includes replacing all 18 ... read more »

Arvest Foundation Donates $5K to Cherokee Area Boy Scouts

Mar 24, 2025

A $5,000 gift from the Arvest Foundation to The Cherokee Area Council Boy Scouts of America will be used to help with scholarships for Pinewood Derby cars and assist with uniform and day camp costs for Cub Scouts. Arvest Wealth Management senior client advisor Terri Taylor presented the check ... read more »

Bartlesville Man Facing Sexual Battery Charges

Mar 24, 2025

A Bartlesville man finds himself in the Washington County Jail after he allegedly committed inappropriate acts against a female victim. Angel Maldonado is being charged with a felony count of sexual battery and domestic abuse assault and battery.    Officers responded to Lexingt ... read more »

Caney Valley School Teacher Arrested on Assault Charges

Mar 24, 2025

On Friday evening, officers responded to a phone call in Ochelata in reference to shots being fired. Upon arrival, they spoke to Benjamin Grace, a fifth grade teacher at Caney Valley Schools, who is accused of committing the felony act of assault with a dangerous weapon.    An a ... read more »

Bartlesville City Survey

Mar 24, 2025

A new city survey has been launched by the city of Bartlesville.    Appearing on CITY MATTERS, assistant city manager Laura Sanders said, "This is a community-wide survey, so we want to hear how we're doing. Some of the things that people can expect in this survey are w ... read more »

Nowata County Commissioners Discuss REAP Grants and Burn Bans

Mar 24, 2025

The Nowata County Commissioners met on Monday morning at the Nowata County Courthouse Annex.   The commissioners continued the discussion of courthouse improvements with the ongoing talks of re-wiring in parts of the courthouse. There was also discussion wall maintenance and heaters. ... read more »

Phillips 66 Donates New Radios to Sheriff's Office

Mar 24, 2025

The Washington County Commissioners signed a formal thank-you letter Monday to Phillips 66 for a generous donation that assisted the Sheriff's Office in purchasing newer, better radios with a longer range. Sheriff Scott Owen says the donation helps his deputies to be able to communicate v ... read more »

OKM Especially for Kids Programs Announced

Mar 24, 2025

OKM Music's Especially for Kids runs May 30 – June 8, 2025.  Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION,Mary Lynn Mihm announced the OKM Especially for Kid lineup of events.   Mary Lynn said, "With over 2,000 attendees in 2024, this annual celebration is packed with fu ... read more »