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The city of Caney, Kan. has received a $1 million community development block grant for much-needed work on the city's aging water infrastructure.   The grant from the state of Kansas was awarded to Caney to further water stability projects. City Administrator Andrea Sibley c ... read more »

The Cherokee Nation is building new housing in South Coffeyville.   Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. says land has been purchased for the South Coffeyville Housing, Community, and Public Health & Wellness Reserve.   During a recent appearance on siste ... read more »

The Oklahoma Senate today approved Senate Bill 676, a measure aimed at enhancing government efficiency by repealing outdated commissions and eliminating obsolete statutory references. The legislation, authored by Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, passed off the Senate floor with a unanimous ... read more »

The city of Nowata is under a burn ban. The Nowata Fire Department issued the ban ahead of extreme fire risks beginning on Friday. The ban includes all open flames and brush burning within the city limits, but does not limit outdoor cooking or smoking of foods. Officials say the ban is in ... read more »

A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly breaking into Rogers State University's Bartlesville campus.   32-year-old Lewis Dickinson was charged on Wednesday with second-degree burglary.   According to court documents, Dickinson allegedly entered t ... read more »

  Pawhuska residents faced low to no water pressure late Wednesday night due to a fire hydrant malfunction.   City officials reported the issue around 11 p.m., with the water crew quickly responding to make repairs.   A later update on Facebook stated that the ... read more »

The Oklahoma House of Representatives passed House Bill 1243, authored by Rep. Judd Strom, R-Copan, with a vote of 82-6. The measure now moves to the Senate for further consideration. HB1243 would establish a financial assistance program to help eligible National Guard members cover the cost ... read more »

At Tuesday evening's city council meeting in Pawhuska, there was discussion to allow 4PAWS Animal Shelter to use city-owned land next to its building to build a dog park.    4PAWS Volunteer Susie Owens says the land is located north of the facility and she has been speaking ... read more »

A downtown building in Pawhuska that partially collapsed in March 2024 has finally been boarded up. At a Tuesday evening city council meeting, the concern that City Inspector Mike Bayro expressed is if the property owner, Jay Mitchell, who owns several other properties in town, properly barricade ... read more »

Bartlesville High School (BHS) students are set to impress the community with their artistic talents at Artlaza, a vibrant showcase taking place on March 13, 2025, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Bartlesville High School Fine Arts Center. This annual event highlights the creativity of BHS stude ... read more »

The National Weather Service storm spotting program is coming back to Osage County on Thursday, March 20th. This is the only program being offered in Osage County this year. It is free and open to the public. The class usually lasts around two hours and focuses on the fundamentals of thunders ... read more »

The school year is approaching its final stretch. Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Bartlesville Public Schools Supt. Chuck McCauley gave us school board meeting update and a look ahead.   McCauley thanked the Arvest Bank Foundation for their $15,000 donation to the Bartlesville Pub ... read more »

  Appearing on Community Connection,Dewey city representative Lorrie Tabler-Heron brought up a variety of city updates, including parks, infrastructure, new businesses, and community events.   The big topic of local conversation in Dewey is the traffic light replacement at D ... read more »

The Phillips Petroleum Company Museum in downtown Bartlesville will open its doors every Friday and Saturday in April before its permanent closure at the end of the month. The museum traces its roots to a collection initially displayed on the second floor of the 19-story Phillips Building. Th ... read more »

  The Dewey Hotel and Museum is bringing back its Family Film Festival for a second year, starting with a free outdoor movie screening of The Luck of the Irish. The event will take place on Saturday, March 15, at 7:30 PM on the north side of the historic hotel.   Appearing o ... read more »