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Julie Daniels for State Senate

Apr 12, 2024

  Oklahoma State Senator Julie Daniels appeared on COMMUNITY CONNECTION on Friday to talk about her re-election bid.   The encumbent Daniels said, “It’s been an honor to fight for what’s right, deliver on the promises I made, and help the people of District ... read more »

BPD: Infant Dies at a Bartlesville Daycare

Apr 12, 2024

Bartlesville Police are investigating after a 9-month-old baby girl died while at daycare this week.   Bartlesville Police Captain Daniel Elkins said police received a call on Monday that a baby was found unresponsive while napping at the daycare. First responders took the 9-month-ol ... read more »

TRUITY CREDIT UNION Turns 85!

Apr 12, 2024

A major Bartlesville financial institution hits a milestone. Truity Credit Union turns 85!    Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Sarah Freeman with Truity told us how it got started in Bartlesville, "Truity Credit Union was founded in 1939 by the Jane Phillips Sorority in B ... read more »

The Roaring 20s: Have Been Or Could Be

Apr 12, 2024

The 20s. The birth of so many inspiring things. The birth of things we try not to mention. The time parent of greats and grands alike. Some were alive, some were being born, and some were not and have only read about it. Well, if you’re going to relive it, you better REALLY get into it. ... read more »

Bus Tour Raising Awareness on Substance Abuse Coming to the Area

Apr 11, 2024

In an effort to help those in need, Oklahoma non-profits are partnering together to provide mental health and substance abuse resources across the area. Members of The Hope on Wheels Bus Tour said that they have heard from people in rural communities about the inability to get the help they need. ... read more »

Lankford Speaks on Southern Border Crisis

Apr 11, 2024

In the past three years, nearly eight million people have illegally crossed our southern border. Earlier this week, Oklahoma Senator James Lankford gave an impassioned speech on the Senate floor stating that school districts, communities and everyday Americans are feeling the effects of something ... read more »

Former South Coffeyville Teacher Sentenced to Federal Prison

Apr 11, 2024

A former South Coffeyville middle school teacher was sentenced to federal prison Thursday on two counts of Sexual Abuse of a Minor in Indian Country and Coercion and Enticement of a Minor in Indian Country. 41-year-old Harold Steven Moore, now of Kansas City, was sentenced in Tulsa federal co ... read more »

Road in Washington County to be Closed on Friday

Apr 11, 2024

There will be a road closing in Washington County on Friday and you will be asked to avoid the area if possible.  The area of W. 2900 Rd. from N. 3960 Rd. west toward the railroad tracks will be closed for re-surfacing.  ... read more »

Former Osage Nation Princess is Miss Indigenous at OU

Apr 11, 2024

A 2022 graduate of Pawhuska High School has been named Miss Indigenous at the University of Oklahoma for the 2024-2025 school year.   Gigi Sieke was a former Osage Nation Indian Princess who won the OU Indigenous Royalty Pageant this spring. Sieke won a scholarship and had to compete ... read more »

Water Leak Downtown Being Fixed

Apr 11, 2024

There had been some reports of water being off in Bartlesville in the early afternoon. After speaking with a city official, it was determined that there are crews working on a water leak downtown. The affected area is between 700 and 900 block of Dewey at 9th and Johnstone Ave. Water should b ... read more »

College and Career Fair Trip Available for Native American Students

Apr 11, 2024

The Osage Nation Education Department will be taking students on a college and career trip throughout Kansas during the last weekend in May. This will include a two-night stay in Lawrence where students will attend a Geological Survey and Natural History Museum, along with campus tours at the Uni ... read more »

ROC-WC Program Set for April 15: At Your Service

Apr 11, 2024

ROC-WC , Republicans and Other Conservatives Washington County, are holding an informational meeting on Monday, April 15, at Crossing 2nd in Bartlesville from 6:30pm to 7:45pm. called "At Your Service."   Did you know that our 3 federal legislators have staff in DC and OK.. ... read more »

Bruton Wins Aspirations in Computing Award

Apr 10, 2024

Tri County Tech student Yasmina Bruton received the National Center for Women & Information Technology Award for Aspirations in Computing on April 9.    “Encouraging students who have historically been underrepresented in technology fields is critical," said NCWIT ... read more »

Thompson Brothers Moving Locations

Apr 10, 2024

The Thompson Brothers in Bartlesville will be moving from their location at 3700 Tuxedo Blvd. The business will be relocating sometime soon this spring. Lisa Shack with the Thompson Brothers says not to worry though, as they won’t be moving too far. A big part of the move is due to need ... read more »

Chief Hoskin Wins Award for Work in Autism

Apr 10, 2024

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr has been awarded the 2024 Visionary Award by the Autism Foundation of Oklahoma. He accepted this award on Friday in Oklahoma City with several members of the Cherokee Nation Autism Task Force present.   A year ago, Hoskin created the ta ... read more »