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Osage Co Commissioners to Meet for First Time This Fiscal Year

Jun 28, 2024

The Board of Osage County Commissioners will convene for its first meeting of the new fiscal year on Monday. At that meeting, the Board will consider signing an interlocal agreement with Pawnee County for the coming fiscal year where each county would assist in road projects.  There ... read more »

Oklahoma executes man convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing 7-year-old girl in 1984

Jun 28, 2024

By SEAN MURPHY Associated Press Oklahoma executed a man Thursday who was convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing his 7-year-old former stepdaughter in 1984. Richard Rojem, 66, received a three-drug lethal injection at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester and was declared d ... read more »

Washington Co. Commissioners to Meet on Monday

Jun 28, 2024

The Washington County Commissioners will meet Monday morning for a fairly standard agenda. The commissioners are expected to declare several body cameras for the sheriff’s office as surplus and discuss the renewal of lease agreements for road equipment and sheriff’s vehicles. ... read more »

Bartlesville Municipal Authority, City Council to Meet Monday

Jun 28, 2024

The Bartlesville Municipal Authority and City Council will meet Monday evening to take care of several items of business. The BMA will meet briefly to discuss a beer and wine license for Adams Golf Course before adjourning and reconvening as the City Council. City Councilors are expected ... read more »

The Weekly Men’s Bible Study in Bartlesville

Jun 28, 2024

It began nearly 23 years ago when Kevin Potter and a friend started The Weekly Men’s Bible Study in Bartlesville that iis held every Friday at Sterling’s Grille, Noon-1:00 PM.   Appearing on COMMUNTIY CONNECTION, Kevin Potter and Quinn Schipper told us all about this fant ... read more »

Arvest Foundation Supports Ray of Hope

Jun 27, 2024

Ray of Hope Advocacy Center will be able to provide enhanced resources and training for its staff with the help of a $2,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation. Arvest Wealth Management Trust Officer Brandy Robles presented the check to Ray of Hope Executive Director Rhonda Hudson. “We ... read more »

Veterans Park Memorial Coming Together

Jun 27, 2024

The Veterans Park Memorial project is nearly complete. Located at 312 SW Virginia Ave. in Bartlesville, the city-owned park will honor veterans with seven flag poles, a reflection bench and signage. City Engineer Micah Siemers said they are still waiting on a few things to come together, but can ... read more »

State Superintendent Walters Issues Order Mandating Bible Teaching in Public School Classrooms

Jun 27, 2024

Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters issued an executive memo to all public school districts Thursday that classroom teachers must use the Bible for instruction to students during the 2024-2025 school year.   Walters predicated his order that teaching from the B ... read more »

Man Charged With Domestic Abuse By Strangulation Seen in Court

Jun 27, 2024

A Bartlesville man was seen in Washington County Court on Thursday after being taken into custody on an outstanding warrant regarding a domestic abuse by strangulation case that dates back to early May.   A probable cause affidavit states that Blue Mamolo is alleged to have gotten m ... read more »

Bartlesville Man Identified as Missouri Stabbing Victim

Jun 27, 2024

McDonald County, Missouri authorities have identified the victim who died there in a weekend stabbing. The McDonald County Coroner’s Office say 30-year-old Christian Cummings, of Bartlesville, was stabbed six times — the fatal wounds were to his chest. The incident occurred on ... read more »

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF OKLAHOMA Wins Large Agency of the Year at BBBSA National Conference

Jun 27, 2024

  Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma was named the Large Agency of the Year at the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America National Conference in June. The recognition is the top annual award given by BBBSA and underscores BBBSOK’s superior performance in program growth, youth outcom ... read more »

CMT: 25th Anniversary CINDERELLA

Jun 27, 2024

The Children's Musical Theatre is celebrating it's 25th anniversary and they are presenting CINDERELLA, as they did a quarter of a century ago.   CMT 's 2024 Cinderella Director is Caitlyn Caughell.  Caitlyn is a tremendously accomplished performer and professional i ... read more »

Tatton Manning Named to Bartlesville Arvest Board

Jun 27, 2024

Arvest Bank announced local car dealer Tatton Manning has joined its board of directors for the Bartlesville region. “We are thrilled to welcome Tatton Manning to our board,” said David Nickel, president of Arvest Bank – Bartlesville Region. “Tatton’s business ac ... read more »

Water Break in Pawhuska Fixed

Jun 26, 2024

A water break that caused the water to be shut off within the City of Pawhuska has been repaired. The leak occured at the water plant, causing the town's water supply to be shut off as repairs were made. ... read more »

OKWU Basketball Bringing Back Plenty of Experience

Jun 26, 2024

We continue our coverage of OKWU basketball this summer as we focus on the stars coming back for the Eagles next season. Wesleyan did lose two long-time starters in Kaleb Stokes and Taylen Miller but return three of their five starters from a season ago. The two headliners and senior leaders ... read more »