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Robots Take Over Bartlesville

Jun 29, 2026

The robots are coming to Bartlesville. Thankfully, these ones are here to make art, not take over your job or demand better Wi-Fi. The Bartlesville Community Center will host the opening reception for Josh Waddell’s “Rise of the Robots” exhibit Wednesday, July 1, from 6 to 8 p.m ... read more »

Nowata Community Choir Holding Patriotic Concert

Jun 30, 2026

The Nowata Community Choir is holding a patriotic concert Wednesday and Thursday to celebrate the Independence Day holiday.   The choir will perform two shows this week at the Historic Presbyterian Church in Nowata. The first show will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, the second show will be ... read more »

Walker Becomes Interim Osage Chief, Standing Bear Resigns

Jun 30, 2026

On Tuesday afternoon, RJ Walker assumed the office of Osage Nation Principal Chief. This comes after Geoffrey Standing Bear's resignation, as he will be sworn in as a member of the Osage Minerals Council on Wednesday. Walker had served as Assistant Principal Chief and he will remain in his cu ... read more »

City of Bartlesville to Celebrate America's Birthday

Jun 30, 2026

As America's 250th anniversary approaches, the City of Bartlesville will do its part to take part in the celebration. For the next year, Bartlesville streets will be lined with banners commemorating the founding of the United States.    These banners will be displayed at maj ... read more »

City of Bartlesville Offices Closed Friday

Jun 30, 2026

With the Fourth of July holiday coming up on Saturday, most City of Bartlesville offices will be closed on Friday. Trash routes that are normally serviced on Friday will have their trash collected on Wednesday. Trash bins need to be out by 6 a.m.    Police and fire services will ... read more »

Osage Co Commissioners Have Standard Special Meeting

Jun 30, 2026

The Board of Osage County Commissioners convened for a special meeting at the fairgrounds on Tuesday morning. The Board signed a resolution for the sheriff's office to get funding assistance through a grant application. They also signed a contract with AT&T for the annex elevator. Tha ... read more »

Tuesday Area Lake Levels

Jun 30, 2026

Water levels at lakes across northeastern Oklahoma remain well above normal, increasing safety risks for underwater hazards. As of Tuesday morning, Hulah Lake stands nearly 13 feet above its normal level, while Copan Lake is almost 12 feet above normal. The Corps of Engineers continues to lim ... read more »

Washington County School Supply Drive Open Through Mid July for 2026-2027 School Year Applications

Jun 30, 2026

  The annual Washington County School Supply Drive is open for applications for local families needing assistance with school supplies for the upcoming school year. Appearing on COMMUNI(TY CONNECTION, Shelly Davidson with Pack the Backpacks said the online applications are open through J ... read more »

Osage Co Commissioners Holding Special Tuesday Meeting

Jun 29, 2026

The Board of Osage County Commissioners will convene for a final meeting on Tuesday before the fiscal year comes to an end at the Osage County Fairgrounds in Pawhuska.   During that meeting, there will be discussion to sign a resolution for the sheriff's office that would help wi ... read more »

Authorities Searching for Stolen UTV

Jun 29, 2026

Authorities are looking for information after a Utility Terrain Vehicle was stolen over the weekend from a dealer south of Bartlesville.   Crimestoppers of Northeast Oklahoma says someone stole an orange and black Kioti K9 2400 full cab from Jenson Tractor Ranch, located south of Cou ... read more »

NCSO Currently Has Phone, Internet Outage

Jun 29, 2026

The Nowata County Sheriff's Office is currently experiencing an internet and phone outage. They hope to have the issue resolved later tonight, but in the meantime you are asked to call 911 for any emergency.   ... read more »

UPDATE: SH-10 Near US-169 and 419 Rd. Reopened in Nowata Co.

Jun 29, 2026

UPDATE (4:10 p.m. 6-29-2026) The Oklahoma Department of Transportation says State Highway 10 in Nowata County has reopened.   PREVIOUS STORY The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) says State Highway 10 between U.S. Highway 169 and NS. 419 Rd. east of Lenapah in Nowa ... read more »

Washington Co. Assessing Flood Damage

Jun 29, 2026

Washington County crews are continuing to clean up roads and officials are assessing flood damage following days of heavy rainfall.   District 1 Commissioner Mitch Antle says more than 10 inches of rain fell along the Oklahoma-Kansas state line, sending runoff through the northern en ... read more »

Osage County Acquires Resale Property

Jun 29, 2026

At Monday's Osage County Commissioners meeting, the Board learned it had acquired 13 properties through the June resale auction. Second Deputy to the Osage County Treasurer, Debbie Coon said ten of these properties were located in district one and three of them were in district three.  ... read more »

Osage County Courthouse Improvements Continue

Jun 29, 2026

Improvements to the Osage County Courthouse continue. At Monday's commissioners meeting, we learned that there were plans to make upgrades to the elevator inside the courthouse. These improvements would make the elevator ADA compliant and up to code.    Dalton Higgins with H ... read more »