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Osage County to Benefit From REAP Grants
Jan 14, 2025
The Board of Osage County Commissioners convened for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning. At that meeting, a resolution was signed that will allow those wanting to be a part of the Free Fair Board to file for a seat some time between next Monday and Friday. An elect ... read more »
Claremore Police Seeking Fugitive
Jan 14, 2025
Claremore Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a wanted fugitive.
Jared Keith Starkey recently failed to appear for various court appearances in Rogers County on gun charges, drug distribution and property crimes.
Police say Starkey i ... read more »
Pawhuska Board Approves Professional Development Plan
Jan 14, 2025
The Pawhuska School Board held its monthly meeting on Monday night. At that meeting, a memorandum of understanding was signed between United Community Action Program Head Start and Pawhuska Schools for the 2024-2025 school year. The school calendar was also approved for the 2025-2026 school year. ... read more »
Copan Man Facing Felony Indecent Exposure Charge
Jan 14, 2025
A Copan man is facing a felony charge after allegedly exposing himself to a clerk at a liquor store.
According to court records, 44-year-old Jeremiah Wallace went to a Bartlesville liquor store around 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9 to request a bottle of vodka. When the clerk went t ... read more »
Nowata Public Works Authority Building Lost in Fire
Jan 14, 2025
The city of Nowata's Public Works Authority building is a total loss following an early Tuesday morning fire.
According to city officials, the fire began at 1:30 a.m. Tuesday and was deemed a complete loss by 2:15 a.m. The city says multiple pieces of equipment within the build ... read more »
Ellis Joins Sutton Center Leadership Team
Jan 14, 2025
The George Miksch Sutton Avian Research Center in Bartlesville has announced an organizational change and a new executive position.
Dr. Lena Larsson, who was previously the executive director of the Sutton Center, is now the executive director of science and research. New to the team is Dr. C ... read more »
Bruins on Broadway Set for January 23rd
Jan 14, 2025
Bartlesville High School Choir members Carter Wells, Sophie Hewitt, and Blythe Murray were our guests on COMMUNITY CONNECTION to tell us about the student variety show Bruins on Broadway.
Sophie Hewitt said, "Bruins on Broadway is like a musical theater talent show where the s ... read more »
Dewey Police, Sheriff Special Operations Team Respond to Monday Morning Incident
Jan 13, 2025
Dewey police and the Washington County Sheriff's Office Special Operations Team responded to a call Monday morning at the Dewey Industrial Park.
Dewey Police Chief Jimmy Gray has more details.
Chief Gray says the individual barricaded himself in the backroom for more than h ... read more »
PSO Receives Emergency Response Award for Barnsdall Tornado Response
Jan 13, 2025
Public Service Company of Oklahoma received the Emergency Response Award from the Edison Electric Institute for its response to the Barnsdall Tornado of May 2024.
On May 6, an EF-4 tornado with winds reaching up to 175 mph hit Barnsdall causing widespread destruction to homes and b ... read more »
Drummond Announces Run for Governor
Jan 13, 2025
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond made a big announcement at the Osage County Fairgrounds on Monday.
He formally announced his candidacy for governor.
Drummond, who is originally from Hominy, has served as the state's attorney general for two years. He i ... read more »
City Of Bartlesville Seeks Proposals for Price Fields
Jan 13, 2025
The City of Bartlesville has announce an opportunity for qualified organizations to manage and oversee the operations of the Price Fields sports complex, focusing on youth baseball and softball leagues.
Appearing on CITY MATTERS, said Community Development Director Larry Curtis sai ... read more »
Nowata County Commissioners Talk Improvements
Jan 13, 2025
The Nowata County Commissioners met for the second time in 2025 on Monday morning at the Nowata County Courthouse Annex.
The commissioners talked about an ongoing improvement project for the Nowata County Courthouse. Part of the improvement would cut off power to the Nowata County Jail, which ... read more »
Bartlesville Business Incubator Program
Jan 13, 2025
The Bartlesville City Council recently approved a start-up incubation program at Centennial Park which will be managed by the Park Board. The Park Board had unanimously recommended the program for approval during its November 2024 meeting.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, City De ... read more »
In Search of Legends: A Baseball Grave Hunter’s Journey
Jan 13, 2025
You are invited to a unique and unforgettable evening with Dr. Fred Worth, professor of mathematics at Oklahoma Wesleyan University, as he shares stories from his incredible 20-year journey visiting the graves of baseball players and other notable figures in the sport.
Appearing on ... read more »
OHP: Collision on Turner Turnpike Claims Life of a19-Year-Old Bartlesville Man
Jan 12, 2025
A fatal collision occurred early Sunday morning, January 12, 2025, on the westbound Turner Turnpike near mile marker 214, approximately one mile west of Sapulpa in Creek County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.
The incident involved a 2011 Ford Taurus driven by a 19-year-old male fro ... read more »