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Nowata First Responders Ball March 28

Feb 25, 2026

The Nowata First Responders Ball is March 28 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Clark Event Center.   The event will feature photos and braised brisket for dinner. Dinner will be provided with dessert starting at 6:30 p.m.   Attire is semi-formal. Tickets are $25 for singles and ... read more »

Cherokee Nation Establishes Data Center Task Force

Feb 25, 2026

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. signed an executive order Tuesday establishing a task force to study the environmental and economic impacts of data centers on the Cherokee Nation Reservation.   “Our culture teaches us to seek balance in all things&rdq ... read more »

OKU Hosting Band Concert and Art Show

Feb 25, 2026

Oklahoma Union High School is hosting an art show and band concert on March 14 in the high school cafeteria.   The event runs from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Meals will be provided. Tickets cost $10 for all ages.       ... read more »

BHS Senior Rebekah Stephens Serves as Page for Strom

Feb 25, 2026

A Bartlesville High School senior with her sights set on the sky recently spent a week at the Capitol learning how laws are made on the ground.   Rebekah Stephens served as a page for Rep. Judd Strom, R-Copan, during the third week of the Second Session of the 60th Legislature. & ... read more »

Bartlesville Man Facing Felony Firearm Charge

Feb 25, 2026

A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly possessing a 3D-printed firearm.   23-year-old Dylan Golightly was charged on Wednesday with possession of imitation firearm while on probation.   According to the Oklahoma Probation and Parole Office, authorit ... read more »

Oklahoma Lawmakers React to State of the Union Address

Feb 25, 2026

Oklahoma's lawmakers in Washington react to Tuesday night's State of the Union address by President Donald Trump.   Sen. Markwayne Mullin:   CLICK HERE FOR MULLIN'S VIDEO RESPONSE   "Last night's State of the Union, I think it was the ri ... read more »

Spring Break Fun Coming to Woolaroc

Feb 25, 2026

Spring break is less than a month away and if you are looking for something to keep your child busy, look no further than Woolaroc's Museum and Wildlife Preserve. They have fun events running from Wednesday, March 18 through Saturday, March 21.   Kids will be able to enjoy nature ... read more »

Inmate Escapes From Dick Conner Correctional Facility

Feb 25, 2026

A Hominy Police Department Facebook post states that an inmate from the Dick Conner Correctional Facility has walked away. Kyle Vacin was noticed missing at the 10 a.m. count. The Hominy Police Department, along with other local law enforcement agencies are looking for Vacin, who is a white m ... read more »

Tri County Tech Foundation Online Silent Auction

Feb 25, 2026

The Tri County Tech Foundation is coming off an impactful 2025 and is starting 2026 with a fun way to raise funds.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Champagne Kane with the Tri County Tech Foundation said they are presenting a fun online silent auction where all proceeds directly ... read more »

Child Center Staff Continues Serving Families at Nazarene Church

Feb 25, 2026

A longtime Bartlesville child development program will reopen this fall as a new center inside Bartlesville First Church of the Nazarene following the closure of Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church. Director Jennifer Braden said the transition comes after Good Shepherd announced it is closing. The ... read more »

Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce on COMMUNITY CONNECTION

Feb 25, 2026

Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce Tressa Cruse said the Chamber has had a busy week.    Tressa said, "In the past week, we've had multiple events where we've been able to showcase our town. We've been, we hosted Senator Markwayn ... read more »

Jeff Starling for Oklahoma Attorney General

Feb 24, 2026

Jeff Starling is running for Oklahoma Attorney General. Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION,  Starling said, "I'm a I'm not a career politician. That's something you often don't hear for somebody running for statewide office. I am a business person and a lawyer." ... read more »

Mike Mazzei for Governor

Feb 24, 2026

Mike Mazzei is a Republican running Governor of Oklahoma. Mazzei is the Founder and CEO of Trinity Strategic Wealth, a premier financial planning firm with over $1.5 billion in assets under management.   Mazzei was elected to the Oklahoma State Senate in 2004, serving Senate District ... read more »

Bartlesville Woman Facing Sex Offender Charges

Feb 24, 2026

A convicted sex offender living in Bartlesville is facing an additional felony charge. 18-year-old Tiffany Booker was charged on Tuesday with failure to register as a sex offender and residing within 2,000 feet of a school as a sex offender. According to the Bartlesville Police Department ... read more »

Early Childhood Enrollment Coming Up at Barnsdall

Feb 24, 2026

Barnsdall Schools will be holding registration for incoming pre-schoolers and kindergarten students on Thursday, March 5. Enrollment for Pre-kindergarten students is capped at 20 students.    In order to enroll your child for the 2026-2027 school year, you must bring a birth cer ... read more »