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A patch made to the Lake Waxhoma Dam in 2021 is failing. Avant Public Schools released students early as a result of the failure that was discovered on Wednesday morning, but Osage County Emergency Manager Jerry Roberts is on scene and says they have things under control.   Roberts s ... read more »

Rain has begun to let up across northeast Oklahoma, but roads continue to be covered in water. When speaking with Osage County Emergency Manager Jerry Roberts, on Wednesday afternoon, he advised the best thing to do is stay home until the water recedes, as county crews are just trying to keep up ... read more »

A Broken Arrow woman is facing a misdemeanor charge after allegedly punching a minor in the face.   43-year-old Brooke Longaberger was charged with domestic abuse by assault and battery.   According to the Bartlesville Police Department, on Feb. 17, 2023, Longaberger was ... read more »

A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly strangling someone.   32-year-old James Connine was charged on Wednesday with domestic abuse by strangulation, malicious injury to property, disrupting an emergency call and breaking and entering a dwelling.   ... read more »

Area lakes are at their highest levels in several years after multiple rounds of rain and thunderstorms have moved through Green Country. Hulah Lake is more than 11 feet above normal and Copan Lake is over 5 feet above normal levels. Birch Lake is nearly 9 feet over normal, Oologah Lake i ... read more »

Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Judy Williams with the Greater Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce brought us up to date for their big event in May     The 121st Annual Bartlesville Area Chamber of Commerce Gala and Awards is May 15, at the Hilton Garden Inn, 205 SW Frank P ... read more »

SUNFEST Bartlesville 2025, Oklahoma's biggest backyard picnic, returns to Sooner Park May 30, 31, and June 1.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Trey Stumpff and Tina Knight announced the theme for SUNFEST 2025 is "Hometown Heroes" as they salute police, fire, and EMS ... read more »

The Bartlesville Water Utilities Department will begin testing and flushing fire hydrants on Sunday, May 4. According to a news release, the department tests and flushes fire hydrants on an annual basis to ensure that they are in proper working order. The process will be completed in sect ... read more »

State Rep. Judd Strom, R-Copan, has been named a 2025 Oklahoma Legislator of the Year by the National Guard Association of Oklahoma. Strom was honored during the organization’s 67th Annual Military Ball and President's Reception on April 26, alongside Sen. Carrie Hicks, D-Oklahoma City. ... read more »

A light agenda last night sees Caney Deputy City Clerk Timberly Jones lose the deputy title to become the new City Clerk. With high recommendations from City Administrator Andrea Sibley and Mayor Josh Elliott, Jones was hired to the position in a 5-0 vote. Other business included re ... read more »

Dozens of residents and city leaders gathered Tuesday evening at the Bartlesville Public Library to celebrate Eva Aparacio's U.S. citizenship.   Eva is a graduate of the library's Citizenship Program and was recently granted U.S. citizenship through the U.S. Citizenship and I ... read more »

A former Bartlesville City Councilor is working to get a current Bartlesville City Councilor recalled.   Quinn Schipper, who describes himself as a civic-minded Bartian who values sensible local government, tells Bartlesville Radio the he is the point person for a citizen-led petitio ... read more »

Osage County held a free dump day on Saturday and citizens were able to dispose of certain items at county barns across the area free of charge. District Two Commissioner Steve Talburt said his crews had a constant flow of traffic and thanked the City of Skiatook for assisting in the endeavor. ... read more »

A Bartlesville man is facing misdemeanor charges after allegedly possessing meth.   40-year-old John Beaver was charged on Monday with possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS), unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and larceny of merchandise from a retailer.   ... read more »

This year's Sizzlin' Summer Series at Unity Square in downtown Bartlesville is starting on Friday, May 16th. Pawhuska native Luke Christenson will headline the show at 7 p.m. There will be a bouncy house, cornhole tournament, along with food and beverage available for purchase.  ... read more »