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Washington County Health Department Back To School Bash

Jul 25, 2024

The back to school rush is on. Stores are stocked and dealing sales.    As you’re checking off your kids’ back to school survival checklist you might think that you’re missing something…Oh right, vaccines!\   The Washington County Health Dep ... read more »

Bartlesville Radio Auction is Saturday

Jul 25, 2024

This summer, bargain hunters and savvy shoppers alike are gearing up for the highly anticipated KWON KYFM KRIG KPGM 27th Annual Auction, set to take place on Saturday, July 27th. The event will be held at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Dewey, OK, with doors swinging open at 8 am and bidding ... read more »

Bartlesville man faces burglary, drug charges

Jul 24, 2024

A Bartlesville man was in Washington County District Court on charges of second-degree Burglary from an incident on Tuesday afternoon. Bartlesville Police arrived at 3:25 p.m. where it is alleged that 40-year-old Maurice Jackson was inside a vacant house in the 1000 block of SW Hickory Avenue ... read more »

Walters Releases Guidelines on Bibles in the Classroom

Jul 24, 2024

After recently saying that the Bible would be incorporated into the classroom for the coming school year, State Superintendent Ryan Walters released guidelines on Wednesday showing how the Bible will be utilized in school.   A press release states that these guidelines include the hi ... read more »

Representative Hern Coming to Skiatook

Jul 24, 2024

The Skiatook Chamber of Commerce has announced that the date for getting together for coffee with Congressman Kevin Hern has changed. It will now take place at 9 a.m. on Friday, August 5th at Giacomo's Vineyard in Skiatook.   The event is free to attend, but you are asked to RSVP ... read more »

Bartlesville Symphony Receives $4K from Arvest Foundation

Jul 24, 2024

The Bartlesville Symphony Orchestra received a boost in funding thanks to a $4,000 donation from the Arvest Foundation. The funds will be used for two purposes. One is to support a special concert honoring veterans and their service. The concert will include a patriotic theme and will take pl ... read more »

Enrollment Coming Up for Pawhuska Schools

Jul 24, 2024

Students going to Pawhuska Public Schools this fall will have the ability to enroll beginning on Monday, August 5th and running through that Wednesday at the elementary cafeteria from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.   For students enrolling for the first time, parents or guardians will need to bein ... read more »

Kittens: They're Always Fun!

Jul 24, 2024

It has been proven time and time again; animals are just like children. From short attention spans, to attitudes, to slacking animals definitely have terrible twos.    Four months is not an exception. Alexus Downing, new cat caretaker at the Washington County SPCA, says that Ben ... read more »

FEMA Assistance Deadline Coming Up

Jul 24, 2024

Anybody who still needs to apply for FEMA assistance has until the end of the month to do so. This is for Washington, Osage and Nowata County residents who were affected by the storms in late April and early May.   If you were impacted by these storms, FEMA reminds the public that yo ... read more »

Aviation Program a Focal Point for Osage Nation

Jul 24, 2024

The Osage Nation has developed a Pathfinder Development Program, which is there to get tribal members ready for the aerospace and aviation industry. They have partnered with a couple different agencies and are hoping to provide hands-on STEM education for those between the ages of 17 and 21. ... read more »

Former Manager of Family Crisis and Counseling Sentenced to Prison

Jul 24, 2024

The former manager of Family Crisis and Counseling Center in Bartlesville was sentenced to federal prison on Wednesday for bank fraud and tax evasion.   69-year-old Deanna Rachel Long will serve 12 months and one day in prison followed by three years of supervised release. She will a ... read more »

Bartlesville Schools Gets New Pom Coach

Jul 24, 2024

Bartlesville Public Schools will have a new Pom Coach for the 2024-2025 season. Gloria Castillo has been appointed to that position. A press release states that Castillo served as an assistant pom coach last year and that Castillo has a lot of experience and knowledge that will serve well in this ... read more »

Cornerstone Classical Academy Introduces Their High School Leadership Academy for Fall

Jul 24, 2024

Cornerstone Classical Academy in Bartlesville is set to embark on an innovative journey this fall with the launch of its High School Leadership Academy. Dale Willis, speaking on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, described the program as a groundbreaking initiative offering a comprehensive curriculum. It blen ... read more »

Lankford, Brecheen React to Secret Service Director's Resignation

Jul 24, 2024

  U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle, who came under scrutiny for the agency's failure to prevent the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, has resigned.   Cheatle had faced calls to step down since the shooting at a Trump rally on July 13, w ... read more »

Bartlesville Man Held on $2 Million Bond

Jul 23, 2024

A Bartlesville man was seen in court on Tuesday on the charges of unlawful possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm as a convicted felon, maintaining place to sell CDS, and unlawful use of a police radio. Thomas Conway was already ... read more »