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The Washington County Commissioners completed their annual jail inspection tour Monday morning with good results.   Opened 16 years ago, the Washington County Correctional Facility continues to be one of the top-rated jails in the state for safety, cleanliness and operational efficie ... read more »

The annual local prayer event for the National Day of Prayer will be Thursday, May 7, at KLIFE, 305 E. 18th Street in Bartlesville.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION by phone, local co-chair Deborah Cook said, "Praise and Worship starts at 6:30pm and Prayer Time at 7pm." She ... read more »

Monday was an opportunity for Osage County residents to learn more about agriculture at the OSU Extension Office at the fairgrounds in Pawhuska. They hosted an open house featuring pamphlets on different programs they offered. All 77 counties have an extension office and this is the 112th year of ... read more »

Tri County Tech Medicine and Biosciences Instructor Casey Woods has been named the Association for Career and Technical Education Region IV New Teacher of the Year, a prestigious honor  recognizing outstanding early-career educators across a multi-state region.    Woods fir ... read more »

Washington County District 1 Commissioner Mitch Antle says the county is addressing public concerns about roadside herbicide use, including safety and environmental standards. In a statement, Antle said the district uses an Integrated Vegetation Management Plan combining mechanical metho ... read more »

James Lankford and John Fetterman have introduced a resolution to honor government workers during Public Service Recognition Week. The measure praises federal, state, and local employees, as well as uniformed service members for basically keeping the country from collapsing into a pile of unanswe ... read more »

Arvest Bank and their food partners are in the 16th year of the Million Meals campaign, which is dedicated to raising awareness and essential funds for local food banks and pantries. With your help, Arvest will continue the fight against hunger.    Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECT ... read more »

The Dewey City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers at Dewey City Hall, 411 E. Don Tyler. The agenda includes the oath of office for newly elected officials and recognition of outgoing Mayor Tom Hays. Council members will also consider ... read more »

The Patriot Auto 2026 Night of Scholars and Champions banquet powered by Truity Credit Union and Bartlesville Radio will be held at Oklahoma Wesleyan University Mueller Sports Center on Tuesday, May 5, at 6pm, us as we honor academic excellence and achievement within our community.  &nbs ... read more »

This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating the women who shaped us… one story at a time.   We want to hear your fondest memory of your Mom—the moment that still makes you smile, laugh, or maybe even tear up a little. Was it something she said… something she ... read more »

"The Wall That Heals," a 53-foot tractor-trailer carrying a 141-panel replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial arrives in Bartlesville Tuesday, May 5, at Lee Lake.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Peter King and Tammy Widener with the Phillips 66 Veterans Employee Netwo ... read more »

Firefighters in Bartlesville responded to a residential fire just before 7:30 a.m. on Sunday after reports of smoke inside a home. According to Bartlesville Professional Fi ... read more »

A major headache is developing for drivers on State Highway 20 between Hominy and Skiatook in Osage County. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation says the highway will be down to only one lane beginning Monday and lasting every day through May. ODOT says the traffic tie-up will allow for ... read more »

Oklahoma Wesleyan University held its graduation ceremony on Friday afternoon. Dr. Jim Dunn gave remarks and the keynote speaker was Dr. Mark Weeter, who is retiring from OKWU after teaching for more than 40 years at the school. Weeter gave this advice to students.   Shawna Sanches w ... read more »

The Washington County Commissioners are going to jail, but not for anything nefarious or illegal. The commissioners will conduct their annual inspection tour of the Washington County Correctional Facility on Monday morning. Oklahoma law requires county commissioners to inspect jails at least ... read more »