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A Collinsville man was killed Monday morning in a Rogers County collision with a semi-truck. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says 71-year-old Ernest Blakestad was driving a 2000 Ford F-150 on State Highway 20, near the intersection of N. 152nd Avenue just after 6:30 a.m. Troopers say Blakestad fa ... read more »

A Bartlesville man is in jail on a felony charge of animal cruelty after he was reportedly dragging, kicking and punching a puppy.   50-year-old Melvin Meadows, Jr., was arrested Monday afternoon following several witnesses contacting police for the alleged abuse. Police say they fou ... read more »

A Bartlesville woman is facing one felony count of drug trafficking following a traffic stop on Monday night.   36-year-old Amanda Marie Smith was a passenger in a vehicle that was pulled over for a traffic violation just after 11 p.m. Monday near the intersection of Washington Boule ... read more »

The Arvest Foundation has presented a $5,000 check to assist Agape Mission. They will use these funds to feed the hungry, hurting and homeless across Washington County. Arvest Sales Manager Whitney Doolin had the following to say about being able to the organization: “Agape Mission is a ... read more »

The Bartlesville Civitan Club is hosting a fundraising Paddle Party on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 7 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, located at 1060 Swan Drive in Bartlesville. The event aims to bring the community together in support of two great causes.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION ... read more »

With the State of the City address taking place on Thursday, March 27th, several City of Bartlesville offices will be closed for a short time on that day. This includes Bartlesville City Hall, Bartlesville's Public Library, Bartlesville' History Museum and Operations Center.  Off ... read more »

Update: Two men who were being held in the Osage County Jail on accessory to murder charges in regards to a shooting that occurred at Lake Bluestem near Pawhuska last weekend have been released. Osage County District Attorney Mike Fisher says there is insufficent evidence to hold Allen Brown ... read more »

Bartlesville City Councilor Tim Sherrick recently appeared on KWON Radio’s City Matters program to talk about some upcoming city initiatives, including a strategic planning workshop and the debate over the controversial Flock cameras.   Sherrick said the workshop that is schedu ... read more »

The National CASA/GAL has announced the appointment of Emily Bowling, Executive Director of CASA of Northeast Oklahoma, to its National CASA/GAL Tribal Leadership Council. Bowling will serve a two-year term alongside child welfare leaders from across the nation, working to address the unique need ... read more »

For caregivers seeking support in a casual and welcoming environment, the Open Door Café at Elder Care offers an ideal gathering every Thursday from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. This non-traditional caregiver support group prov ... read more »

The Dewey City Council and Dewey Public Works Authority met for the second time this month on Monday night at Dewey City Hall.   During the meeting, the council carried a motion to amend an ordinance section on health and sanitation involving unauthorized camps on city owned lands. ... read more »

A Barnsdall man was taken into custody on Saturday on a felony DUI charge and a misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia charge. Dispatch received several phone calls of Chance Hogue driving a van northbound on Highway 75 at speeds of 100 miles per hour.    Officers first observe ... read more »

Bartlesville firefighters responded to approximately 30 fires between 1 p.m. and 10 p.m. Friday as high winds wreaked havoc across the state.   The fires resulted from high winds blowing down power lines and trees, igniting last year's dried grass and leaves, said Fire Chief H.C. ... read more »

The Board of Osage County Commissioners convened for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning.    At that meeting, Osage County Emergency Manager Jerry Roberts told the Board it would be best to have the county-wide dump day on Saturday, April 26th. The ... read more »

Work is about to begin for an update to the 911 system in Washington County.   The county and city dispatchers already have access to an enhanced mapping system that identifies location and addresses for where 911 calls come from, but the system is limited to approximations based on ... read more »