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Shawnee Man Charged With DUI

Jun 24, 2026

A Shawnee man is facing criminal charges in Washington County after allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol.   25-year-old Kyle Miller was charged Wednesday with DUI and driving with a suspended license.   According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, ... read more »

Marijuana Bust in Osage County

Jun 24, 2026

The Osage County Sheriff's Office worked in conjunction with the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics Marijuana Enforcement Team and seized nearly 13,000 marijuana plants. Additionally, 840.8 pounds of processed marijuana was found.    A Facebook post from the Oklahoma Bureau pf Nar ... read more »

Osage Nation Inauguration Day Coming Up

Jun 24, 2026

The 2026 Osage Nation Inauguration ceremony is scheduled to take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 11 at the Osage Casino and Hotel in Tulsa. All Osage Nation citizens and those within the community are welcome to attend.   All officials elected in the June 1 general election will t ... read more »

BPSD Free Meals This Summer for Ages 18 and Under

Jun 24, 2026

Bartlesville Public Schools will be participating in the Summer Food Service Program to provide nutritious meals at NO CHARGE to children during summer break. Children aged 18 and under, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability, are eligible to receive meals.  They ... read more »

Arvest Foundation Donates $5K to Martha's Task

Jun 24, 2026

Martha’s Task will expand educational opportunities for women in its sewing training program thanks to a $5,000 donation from the Arvest Foundation. The grant will support Martha’s Task’s “Sewing up Success” classes, which provide foundational sewing instruction ... read more »

Public Comment Sought on State's Energy Crisis Assistance Program

Jun 24, 2026

Oklahoma Human Services is seeking public input on the state’s federally funded Energy Crisis Assistance Program and will host a public comment meeting next month as officials prepare future program plans. The meeting is scheduled for 11 a.m. to noon on July 23 in Room C48 of the Sequoy ... read more »

BARC Field Day Set for Saturday, June 27th

Jun 24, 2026

Bartlesville Amateur Radio Club will host the annual "Field Day" June 27th at Johnstone Park, 100 N Cherokee Ave, in Bartlesville.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Club President Paul Reedy said, "The setup time is at 9:00AM Saturday. The actual transmitting begins ... read more »

Youth Services Hosts 50th Anniversary Event

Jun 24, 2026

Youth and Family Services of Washington Co., Inc. is celebrating 50 years of serving local families with a community celebration and fundraiser on June 27. The Glow 5K and Fun Run kicks off an evening of food, music, and family activities from 7 to 11 p.m., all aimed at helping build a new Emerge ... read more »

Lankford Leads Foreign Aid Fight

Jun 24, 2026

U.S. Senators James Lankford of Oklahoma and Ted Budd of North Carolina are leading a new effort to permanently codify a Trump administration policy that blocks U.S. foreign aid dollars from being used to fund abortion, promote abortion access, or support DEI and gender ideology initiatives overs ... read more »

Severe Weather Possible Tuesday Afternoon, Evening

Jun 23, 2026

UPDATE- 4:30 P.M. 6-23-2026: Recent models are suggesting that because of the lack of atmospheric warming across northeast Oklahoma and southeast Kansas, the severe risk during the overnight hours has diminished. It is still possible to see some storms with high winds and some hail, but the likel ... read more »

City of Bartlesville Offices Closed July 3

Jun 23, 2026

City of Bartlesville offices will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of the Independence Day holiday.   Trash routes for Friday customers will be in service Wednesday, July 1. The city says Friday route customers should have their trash at its collection place no later than 6 a. ... read more »

Bartlesville Sales, Use Tax Revenue Grows

Jun 23, 2026

Sales tax collections in Bartlesville increased 5.3% compared with the same period a year ago, while use tax revenue remains volatile but continues to show signs of growth, the city's chief financial officer said this week.   According to the June report from the Oklahoma Tax Com ... read more »

Nowata PD Seeking Full-Time Officer

Jun 23, 2026

The Nowata Police Department is accepting applications for a full-time police officer.   Applicants must be between 21-45 years old, have a full-time CLEET (Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training) certification, pass multiple tests including a background check and must hav ... read more »

WCSO Warns of New Phone Scam

Jun 23, 2026

The Washington County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) is warning residents about a recent scam.   According to a Facebook post from the WCSO, a scam caller is impersonating "Sergeant Anthony Goodheart" and requesting personal information.   The WCSO reminds residen ... read more »

Museum Hosts 250th Birthday Celebration

Jun 23, 2026

The Field Printing Museum in Hominy is celebrating America’s 250th birthday July 3rd and 4th with a hands-on history experience where visitors don’t just look at history behind glass, they get to get their hands on it. Guests can help print their own collectible copy of the Declaratio ... read more »