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BPSF State of the Schools Set for August 5

Jun 17, 2026

Summer has just started, but The Bartlesville Publc Schools Foundation is preparing for The State of the Schools event coming up on August 5th.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, achel Miller with the foundation said, "We are super excited. State of the schools, August 5th. It ... read more »

Bartlesville Public Schools Job Fair July 7

Jun 17, 2026

Looking for a job? Bartlesville Public Schools us hiring. Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, incoming Superintendent of Bartlesville Public Schools La Donna Chancellor said the district is holding a Job Fair onTuesday, July 7, from 4pm-5:30pm at the Bartlesville High School Commons.   ... read more »

Stage Art to Host Cartwheels and Cupcakes Event

Jun 17, 2026

Young dancers will have a chance to flip, spin, and satisfy their sweet tooth during Stage Art's Cartwheels and Cupcakes event on Thursday, June 18. The event runs from 5 to 7 p.m. and is designed to introduce children to cartwheel fundamentals while building confidence through movement and f ... read more »

KidsFest Returns to Woolaroc This Weekend

Jun 17, 2026

Families looking for a way to keep the kids entertained without hearing "I'm bored" every five minutes may want to head to Woolaroc this weekend for KidsFest. The annual event takes place June 19 and 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Preserve. The two-day ... read more »

Bartlesville to Host Third Annual Juneteenth Celebration

Jun 17, 2026

The Bartlesville Cultural Center will host its third annual Juneteenth Celebration on Friday, June 19, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Unity Square, located at 300 SE Adams Boulevard. The event commemorates Juneteenth, the federal holiday recognizing the end of slavery in the United States, and serves as a c ... read more »

Moonlight Mayhem in Bartlesville Saturday Night

Jun 17, 2026

The Bartlesville Booster Club is turning Unity Square into an open-air wrestling battleground for the first-ever “Moonlight Mayhem” Outdoor Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, June 20.    Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, event chair Cory Snelson and Bartlesville High ... read more »

Bartlesville Beard and Mustache Showdown Returns

Jun 17, 2026

One of the community's most distinctive traditions is returning on July 4 thanks to the Bartlesville Area History Museum. The Great Bartles Mustache and Beard Showdown will take place during Freedom Fest at Sooner Park in Bartlesville.    The categories will include best bea ... read more »

Lessons Learned from Dad Contest: Tuesday's Winner

Jun 17, 2026

Congratulations to Tosha Posh of Bartlesville. Tosha is Tuesday's winner in our Lessons Learned from Dad Contest.   Tosha wins a pair of concert tickets to a show of her choice at The Skyline Event Center at Osage Casino Hotel Tulsa.   The Lesson Learned:   ... read more »

Oklahoma 2026 Primary Election Recap for Statewide Offices

Jun 17, 2026

Oklahoma voters headed to the polls Tuesday to narrow the field in several statewide races, including open contests for governor and U.S. Senate. Candidates who failed to receive more than 50 percent of the vote advanced to Aug. 25 runoff elections. In the race to succeed term-limited Gov. Ke ... read more »

Osage County Voters Make Key Decisions

Jun 16, 2026

Osage County voters went to the polls on Tuesday and made several key decisions that will shape the county and state at large.    Bridget West was elected Osage County Treasurer, as she defeated Shawna Myers by nearly 2,000 votes. West will take over for Sally Hulse at the end o ... read more »

Chris Clouse Re-Elected as Nowata Co. Assessor

Jun 16, 2026

Nowata County Assessor Chris Clouse will retain her seat after winning Tuesday's election.   According to unofficial results from the Oklahoma State Election Board, Clouse received 853 total votes (56.1%). Challenger Arthur Friddle received 667 votes (43.9%).   Clous ... read more »

Nowata Co. Associate Judge Race Heads to Runoff

Jun 16, 2026

Linda Branstetter and James Pfeffer have advanced to a runoff election after Tuesday's election for Associate District Judge in Nowata County.   According to unofficial results from the Oklahoma State Election Board, Pfeffer received 816 votes (39.8%), Branstetter received 721 (3 ... read more »

Incumbents Come Out on Top in Washington County, State House Races

Jun 16, 2026

It was a good election night for incumbents across the area, as State Reps. John B. Kane and Judd Strom will return to the state capitol representing their districts and Washington County Assessor Steve Campbell held off a challenge.   In the House District 10 race, Strom received ju ... read more »

Election Results 6/16

Jun 16, 2026

FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY ASSESSOR - REPUBLICAN   Candidate Votes Vote % Precincts Reporting Chris Standridge 2,496 40% ... read more »

John David Hultz Elected Nowata Co. Commissioner

Jun 16, 2026

John David Hultz has been elected as a Nowata County Commissioner, representing District One.   According to unofficial results from the Oklahoma State Election Board, Hultz received 350 total votes (61.2%). He received nearly 63% of the total vote on election day alone with 293 vote ... read more »