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Delaware Tribe, Osage Nation Receive Justice Grants

Sep 25, 2024

The Delaware Tribe of Indians and the Osage Nation have both received grants to assist with decreasing domestic violence and to help victims of crime. The grants are from the U.S. Department of Justice for the Northern District of Oklahoma. The Delaware Tribe received more than $280,000 to he ... read more »

Lankford Speaks in Opposition of Abortion Resolution

Sep 25, 2024

Oklahoma Senator James Lankford took to the floor on Tuesday and spoke out in opposition of the democrats attempting to force an abortion vote through the Senate. Lankford believed the resolution says the Senate doesn't care about life saving care for women and that doctor's can face crim ... read more »

Dewey High School Graduation to be held at Bulldogger Stadium

Sep 25, 2024

Dewey Public Schools announced earlier this week that because of the anticipated remodel of their the interior of their gym in  May 2025, the facility will not be available for indoor graduation ceremonies.    The School District said in a statement via social media that gr ... read more »

Employee of the Month Announced in Bartlesville

Sep 25, 2024

A Street Maintenance Worker for the City of Bartlesville has been selected for this month’s Employee of the Month, after helping a co-worker who needed some assistance.   Blake Baughman was selected for the honor by the Employee Advisory Committee, but it was his co-worker Ray ... read more »

Water Woes Continue in Copan

Sep 25, 2024

The town of Copan is reportedly having issues with their water supply Wednesday, causing concern at Copan Public Schools. A message from the school district says water is turned off as of Wednesday morning, but work continues at the Copan Water Plant. The school district initially said they m ... read more »

Nowata 5K Run coming up in October

Sep 25, 2024

  The Nowata 5K & Fun Run is coming up on Oct 12 and will be in Downtown Nowata at the Highway 169 & Maple Intersection.   The in-person 5k begins at 8:30 A.M with the in-person 1k at 8 a.m. Race day registration and packet pickup starts at 7:50 a.m. Participants can ... read more »

Greater Bartlesville Area Chamber of Commerce Legislative Golf Tournament Set for October 10, 2024

Sep 25, 2024

The Greater Bartlesville Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Legislative Golf Tournament on Thursday, October 10, 2024, from 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM at the Adams Municipal Golf Course, located at 5801 E Tuxedo Blvd in Bartlesville.   Appearing on the local program Community Co ... read more »

City of Bartlesville Releases Inaugural Annual Report

Sep 25, 2024

The City of Bartlesville has released their inaugural annual report, which offers an in-depth view of the city’s performance during the previous fiscal year. Officials say the report’s goal is to showcase city operations, as well as offer a financial review and provide updates fro ... read more »

Oklahoma Judicial Scorecard: Understanding the Supreme Court's Impact Ahead of the 2024 Elections

Sep 25, 2024

David Bond, Vice President for Advocacy at the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs (OCPA), recently appeared on COMMUNITY CONNECTION to discuss the organization’s efforts to evaluate the Oklahoma State Supreme Court ahead of the upcoming November elections. Bond shared insights into OCPA' ... read more »

Skiatook Music Festival Coming Up

Sep 24, 2024

For all of you music lovers out there, Skiatook is the place to be this weekend. The Tallgrass Music Festival will be celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.   For the first time ever, they are having a free barn dance on Thursday, Gravel Yard is set to headline on Friday and an ... read more »

Woman arrested after Washington County Fraud investigation

Sep 24, 2024

An Ochelata woman faces two felony counts of forgery and stealing mail dating back from 2023. 49-year-old Becki Banther appeared in Washington County Court on Tuesday, after allegedly forging checks along with two others in November 2023. The other two suspects in the case are Jason Natha ... read more »

Osage Nation Putting Together Fire Training Session for Citizens

Sep 24, 2024

A rookie fire school is being offered in mid-October for citizens interested in learning more about fighting fires. The Osage Nation Wildland Fire Management will train entry level probationary firefighters. Classes will be taught from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily at the Osage Casino and Hotel in Pawhu ... read more »

Olympic Icon and Boys & Girls Club Alum Jackie Joyner-Kersee to Keynote Boys & Girls Clubs of Bartlesville's 2024 Great Futures Luncheon

Sep 24, 2024

Six-time Olympic medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee will headline the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bartlesville's annual Great Futures Luncheon as the keynote speaker on Friday, Dec. 13, at 11:15 a.m. at the Bartlesville Boys & Girls Club. A former member of the Boys & Girls Club of East ... read more »

Pawhuska City Hall to be Closed for a Time on Wednesday

Sep 24, 2024

The City of Pawhuska wants citizens to know that City Hall will be closing at 11:30 a.m. On Wednesday for a mandatory training session. City Hall will open back for its normal operating hours on Thursday.   Pawhuska's City Hall is located at 128 W. Main Street in Pawhuska and is ... read more »

BPD to Hold Tuesday Training Exercise in West Bartlesville

Sep 24, 2024

The Bartlesville Police Department is notifying residents in west Bartlesville that a training exercise will take place Tuesday evening. According to a release, the training exercise will be in the 500 block of West Hensley Boulevard between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. Tuesday. BPD officials say resid ... read more »