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Wednesday Area Lake Levels
Jul 01, 2026
Water levels at lakes across northeastern Oklahoma remain well above normal, increasing safety risks for underwater hazards.
As of Wednesday morning, Hulah Lake stands 12.5 feet above its normal level, while Copan Lake is 11.5 feet above normal. The Corps of Engineers continues to limit relea ... read more »
Children's Musical Theatre Presents Frozen The Musical
Jul 01, 2026
Each summer, Children's Musical Theatre of Bartlesville brings the magic of Broadway to life right here in Bartlesville. This summer, CMT presents Frozen The Musical.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, CMT Artistic Director Roberta Eberhard and youth actors Gabriel Stearman, Na ... read more »
Boom With Rules
Jul 01, 2026
Oklahoma lawmakers are reminding residents that this Fourth of July will come with a little more pop, crackle and patriotic chaos thanks to the new “Rocket’s Red Glare Act.” Senator Bryan Logan and Representative Scott Fetgatter say the law restores the ability for Oklahomans to ... read more »
McCauley Joins Arvest Bank
Jul 01, 2026
Arvest Bank has hired former Bartlesville Public Schools Superintendent Chuck McCauley as a commercial banker serving Bartlesville and surrounding communities.
McCauley brings more than three decades of leadership experience in public education to his new role, including 25 years with Bartles ... read more »
Lankford Reacts
Jul 01, 2026
U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, James Lankford, is weighing in after the Supreme Court’s decision in Trump v. Barbara involving birthright citizenship, saying he disagrees with the ruling and arguing that American citizenship should not be gained through what he calls illegal actions. Lankford ... read more »
PSO Bills to Increase July 1
Jun 30, 2026
Customers of Public Service Company of Oklahoma will see higher electric bills beginning Wednesday as the utility implements interim rates while state regulators continue reviewing its request for a permanent rate increase.
The interim rates, which take effect July 1, will increase the averag ... read more »



