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Woman Charged With Failing to Register as Sex Offender

Jul 24, 2025

On Thursday afternoon, a woman was seen in custody with three felony charges of failing to register as a sex offender, failing to appear and bail jumping.     In April, Washington County deputies received information from the Cherokee Nation SORNA office regarding a tier tw ... read more »

Jarrett Farm Foreclosed On, Up For August Sheriff's Sale

Jul 24, 2025

A popular retreat in southern Washington County has been foreclosed on and is facing a Sheriff’s Sale in August to pay off the debt. Jarrett Farm Resort, on Highway 75 between Ramona and Vera, and its owners defaulted on their mortgage in December 2023 — nearly two years after the ... read more »

Dewey Fire Department Battles Camper Trailer Blaze

Jul 24, 2025

A camper trailer in Dewey catches on fire and nearly burns down an adjacent home.   The Dewey Fire Department says the blaze began just before 4 a.m. Thursday. Firefighters arrived and found the trailer to be heavily involved, with flames getting near the house.   Firefi ... read more »

PODCAST: Senator James Lankford 7-24-25

Jul 24, 2025

Bartlesville Radio spoke with Senator James Lankford on our monthly podcast with him. He talked about the Big Beautiful Bill and his part in the bill to remove an unfair tax on the companies when it came to drilling. Also in the podcast, Lankford said, "We're not in session in August ... read more »

Sister Station KGGF Wins Station Excellence for Second Straight Year

Jul 24, 2025

It was another successful year for KGGF during the Kansas Association of Broadcasters Awards. The station took first in Station Excellence for the second straight year. In addition to the three first place finishes. KGGF also finished second in three categories and were honorable mention in ... read more »

Lankford Says Help is Needed From Across the Aisle

Jul 23, 2025

On Wednesday morning, Oklahoma Senator James Lankford spoke to Fox Business on a looming government shutdown that is just over 60 days away. Lankford said they are currently operating under an outdated budget and they need to get that changed quickly. Lankford hopes his colleagues from across ... read more »

Bartlesville Man Charged With Protective Order Violations

Jul 23, 2025

A Bartlesville man is facing multiple misdemeanor charges after allegedly violating a protective order multiple times. 35-year-old Thomas White was charged on Monday with three counts of a protective order violation. According to the Bartlesville Police Department, on July 7, the victim i ... read more »

Pawhuska Board President Resigns, Headed to Talihina

Jul 23, 2025

The Pawhuska School Board President has announced he will be resigning effective immediately. Justin Turney, who is also the Pastor of Pawhuska's First Baptist Church, has taken that same position at Talihina's First Baptist Church. Turney had been a pastor in Pawhuska for more than seven ... read more »

Independence Man Charged With Eluding Police

Jul 23, 2025

An Independence, Kan. man is facing a felony charge after allegedly eluding police. 29-year-old Lance Cheshire was charged on Monday with endangering others while eluding police, driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, transporting an opened container of an intoxicating bevera ... read more »

Copan Schools Looking For Early Childhood Teacher

Jul 23, 2025

Copan Schools is accepting applications for an early childhood teacher for the upcoming school year. Those interested in applying should contact Superintendent Chris Smith and Principal Jerry Werts.   ... read more »

Enrollment Continues for Bartlesville Public Schools

Jul 23, 2025

Enrollment continues for students entering Bartlesville Public Schools for the upcoming academic year.   LaDonna Chancellor, the school district's executive director of teaching and learning, shares some details on how to complete enrollment.   The first day of class ... read more »

Pawhuska Library Holding Fundraising Event Next Week

Jul 23, 2025

Pawhuska’s Public Library will be hosting a fundraising event at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 31st. This will be in an effort to raise funds for the Pawhuska Public Library Foundation. Authors Cindy Helmer and Ashley Turney will show off their new books, there will be a silent auction, as w ... read more »

NWS: Heat Advisory Wednesday Noon to 8pm

Jul 23, 2025

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory Washington OK-Nowata-Craig-Ottawa-Tulsa-Rogers and Mayes counties in our listening area from noon to 8pm on Wednesday. Heat index values are expected to reach 106.   Heat related illnesses are possible especially impacting those ... read more »

Rogers State University to Begin Elementary Education Program

Jul 23, 2025

Rogers State University will launch a Bachelor of Science degree program in elementary education starting in the upcoming fall semester to address a critical shortage of college-prepared elementary school teachers.   The program was approved by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher E ... read more »

Back in Time: A Journey Through the Decades! Come to The Center

Jul 22, 2025

Get ready for a healthy blast from the past when "Back in Time: A Journey Through The Decades" comes to the Center in Bartlesville on August 23, at 7:30 p.m.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Jacob Deck with the show“Back in Time: A Journey Through the Decades!&rdq ... read more »