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OCSO Crime Stats for January

Feb 09, 2026

The Osage County Sheriff's Office recently released its crime stats for January. There were just over 7,600 calls for service. This includes 926 phone calls made to 911.    In January, there were 70 arrests made, 264 inmates housed at the Osage County Jail and 136 cases repo ... read more »

Bartlesville Man Facing Felony Firearm Charge

Feb 09, 2026

A Bartlesville man with a previous felony conviction is facing an additional felony charge. 49-year-old James Cox was charged on Monday with possession of a firearm after former felony conviction. He also faces a misdemeanor charge for possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS). ... read more »

Barnsdall FFA to Host Farmer and Rancher Appreciation Breakfast

Feb 09, 2026

The Barnsdall FFA will host a free Farmer and Rancher Appreciation Pancake Breakfast on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the Barnsdall Ag Room. The event begins at 7 a.m. and is open to all farmers, ranchers and community members ... read more »

Osage County Health Department Humming Along

Feb 09, 2026

Public Information Officer for the Osage County Health Department, Scott Haywood, spoke at Monday's Board of Osage County Commissioners meeting.    Haywood said some major changes will soon be coming to the Osage County Health Department. One such change Haywood talked about ... read more »

Polls Open Tuesday Morning for Elections

Feb 09, 2026

Voters will head to the polls on Tuesday for the Special City of Bartlesville and the Special Caney Valley School Election. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.   Washington County Election Board Secretary Yvonne House recommends voters with questions about their eligibility ... read more »

10th Annual Inter-State Farm and Home Show March 27th and 28th

Feb 09, 2026

The Inter-State Farm & Home Show is coming to Nellis Hall at Coffeyville Community College on Friday, March 27th and Saturday, 28th, and it is presented by Bartlett Co-op.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Bartlesville Radio Promotions Director Tina Romine said, "This sho ... read more »

Remote Control Reality Check

Feb 09, 2026

Bad Bunny’s official Super Bowl LX halftime show pulled in about 135.4 million viewers across TV and digital platforms Sunday night. Meanwhile, Turning Point USA streamed its own “All-American” halftime show online, drawing roughly 4 to 6 million concurrent viewers at its pe ... read more »

Bartlesville Voters to Decide Tuesday on Five Propositions

Feb 09, 2026

Bartlesville voters will see five propositions on Tuesday's city election ballot. The questions represent three long-standing funding programs that have supported city services and development for decades.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, City Manager Mike Bailey, City Engine ... read more »

Washington Co. Commissioners Recognize Farm Bureau Week

Feb 09, 2026

The Washington County Commissioners have proclaimed Feb. 9 - Feb. 13 as Farm Bureau Week.   Janette Reynolds with Washington County Farm Bureau explains all of the areas where the organization assists Oklahomans.   As of 2020, Washington County Farm Bureau has 796 member ... read more »

Two Avant Boys Die After Falling Through Ice in Osage County

Feb 08, 2026

Two boys from Avant, ages 8 and 9, died Saturday night after falling through ice on Bird Creek in Osage County, according to authorities.    According to an Osage County Sheriff’s Office press release, a 911 call came in around 7:13 p.m. reporting the boys had fallen into ... read more »

Nowata Co. Commissioners Discuss Courthouse

Feb 09, 2026

The Nowata County Commissioners met for a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday morning at the Nowata County Annex.   The commissioners discussed ongoing improvements to the Nowata County Courthouse. Chairman Paul Crupper discussed a revised quote for air conditioning units. &nbs ... read more »

Jennifer Mullaly Joins Arvest Wealth Management

Feb 09, 2026

Arvest Wealth Management announces Jennifer Mullally has joined its team in Bartlesville, serving as a trust officer. Mullally has over 28 years of professional experience, and most recently served as director of accounting and retiree support at McElroy & Associates for the past 18 years ... read more »

Voice of a Generation: Brad Arnold Dies at 47

Feb 09, 2026

Rock radio lost a familiar voice over the weekend. Brad Arnold, lead singer and founding member of 3 Doors Down, has died at the age of 47 after a battle with cancer. Arnold helped shape the sound of mainstream rock in the early 2000s, blending post-grunge grit with straightforward, emotional son ... read more »

Central Middle School Students Involved in Turnpike Bus Accident

Feb 07, 2026

A Bartlesville school bus transporting 14 occupants from Central Middle School's Technology Student Association was involved in an injury crash on the Kickapoo Turnpike near Luther on  Saturday afternoon.   According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, an SUV in front of the bus ... read more »

Bartlesville Man Charged With Felony Animal Cruelty

Feb 06, 2026

A Bartlesville man with an extensive criminal history is facing a felony animal cruelty charge.   69-year-old Michael Catlin appeared Friday in Washington County District Court on allegations he dragged a leashed dog with his vehicle.   According to Bartlesville police, ... read more »