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Osage County Cracking Down on Utility Permits
Dec 15, 2025
As fiber optic companies and other such firms put lines underground, it is important they go through the proper channels of applying for utility permits from county commissioners.
District two commissioner for Osage County, Steve Talburt says crews in his district are beginning to crack down, ... read more »
Phillips 66 Announces 2026 Capital Budget
Dec 15, 2025
Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) today announced its 2026 capital budget of $2.4 billion, including $1.1 billion for sustaining capital and $1.3 billion for growth capital.
“The 2026 capital budget reflects our ongoing commitment to capital discipline and maximizing shareholder re ... read more »
Commissioners Approve Routine Items During Monday Meeting
Dec 15, 2025
The Washington County Board of Commissioners met Monday morning at the Commissioners’ Meeting Room in Bartlesville, opening the meeting with routine business before moving into an executive session tied to pending litigation involving the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Commission ... read more »
Dewey City Council to Close Out 2025
Dec 15, 2025
The Dewey City Council will hold its final regular meeting of 2025 on Monday, December 15, at 7 p.m. in the council chambers at Dewey City Hall. The meeting marks the last opportunity this year for council members to conduct city business in a public setting and hear directly from residents befor ... read more »
Dewey High School's Easton Davis Named Patriot Auto Student of the Month
Dec 14, 2025
Dewey High School senior Easton Davis has been selected as a Patriot Auto Student of the Month for November, powered by Truity Credit Union and Bartlesville Radio.
Easton is a lifelong Dewey resident and a well-rounded student who excels both in the classroom and in athletics. He m ... read more »
Bartlesville High School's Fin Salero Named ConocoPhillips STEM Student of the Month
Dec 14, 2025
Bartlesville High School senior Fin Salerno has been named the ConocoPhillips STEM Student of the Month for November.
Fin is heavily involved in STEM-focused activities at Bartlesville High School, serving as president of the Technology Student Association (TSA). The organization i ... read more »
Dewey High School's Addi Jones Named Patriot Auto Student of the Month
Dec 14, 2025
Dewey High School senior Addi Jones has been selected as a Patriot Auto Student of the Month for November, powered by Tri Couty Tech and Bartlesville Radio.
Addi is a member of the National Honor Society, competes on the Dewey High School softball and track teams, and is actively i ... read more »
B the Light Ministries Announces Community Toy Giveaway
Dec 14, 2025
B the Light Ministries announced the arrival of toys for its annual community giveaway, thanking the United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program and Dora Smith-Patzkowski for helping connect the organization with the program.
The ministry will host its toy giveaway on Saturday, Dec. 20, ... read more »
Dewey Christmas Parade Highlighted by 81 Entries
Dec 13, 2025
Dewey's 38th Annual Night-Time Christmas Parade stepped off at 5:30pm on Saturday into a harsh north wind and freezing temperatures. The theme this year was"Light Up Dewey" and it featured 81 entries.
THE WINNING FLOATS
COMMERCIAL: Mission Roofing
NON-COMMERCIA ... read more »
Bartlesville Observes Wreaths Across America at White Rose Cemetery
Dec 13, 2025
Bartlesville’s Wreaths Across America ceremony was held Saturday morning at White Rose Cemetery, honoring local veterans with a public remembrance event. Due to overcrowding and a potential fire hazard, the ceremony was moved from the mausoleum to the cemetery gazebo at the request of the f ... read more »
B the Light Warming Center Opens Saturday Due to Extreme Cold
Dec 13, 2025
B The Light Mission will open its warming center today, Saturday the 13th, at 4:00 p.m. to help those impacted by extreme cold temperatures.
The center will provide a safe, warm place for individuals in need during hazardous weather conditions.
The warming center is located at 219 North V ... read more »
Osage Co Commissioners to Meet Monday
Dec 12, 2025
The Board of Osage County Commissioners will convene for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday.
At that meeting, the board will give an official notice that the court clerk's office and the judge's chambers will be closed next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thu ... read more »
Tri County Tech Launches Hybrid Nursing Program
Dec 12, 2025
Tri County Tech has announced the launch of their new Practical Nursing Hybrid program.
The program is designed for working adults and students that balance work, personal commitments and family. The program combines online learning with clinical practice, on-campus checkoffs and instructor-g ... read more »
Washington Co. to Discuss Possible Settlement After 2020 Inmate Death
Dec 12, 2025
The Washington County Commissioners will meet Monday morning to discuss several business items, including a possible settlement in an ongoing lawsuit after a county jail inmate died in 2020 while in custody.
The meeting will begin with a closed-door executive session to discuss a case involvi ... read more »
Bartlesville Civic Ballet's Christmas a la Carte and the 50th Anniversay of the Performance of The Nucracker Makes the Season Bright
Dec 12, 2025
It is a busy time for the Bartlesville Civic Ballet. Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Kathe Zevas, Development Chair, told us about Christmas a la Carte 2025 and the 50th Anniversary Production of The Nutcracker.
Kathy told us Christmas a la Carte 2025 runs December 12 ... read more »






