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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 »

Lankford Issues Statement on Secret Service Resignation

Jul 23, 2024

After the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump's life, Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle had been under a lot of pressure to take action. Cheatle did so on Tuesday by making the decision to step down from her post.    Following that resignation, Okla ... read more »

Pow-wow Coming Up in Skiatook

Jul 23, 2024

The 53rd annual Kihekah Steh Pow-wow to honor all veterans is taking place this weekend in Skiatook. The grand entry is scheduled for 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and will take place at 7 p.m. on Sunday. Gourd dancing will take place nightly as well.    Children through the age ... read more »

Arnold Moore and Neekamp Funeral Home Turning 100

Jul 23, 2024

Arnold Moore and Neekamp Funeral Home will be celebrating its 100 year anniversary on Wednesday and the public is invited to attend for a day of fun-filled activities. Funeral Director Tim Howell talks about the all-day open house and other festivities they are planning.   In a time ... read more »

Green Country Rodeo Begins Thursday

Jul 23, 2024

The Bartlesville Round-Up Club presents the 43rd Annual Green Country Rodeo beginning Thursday evening and running through Saturday.   Appearing on Community Connection, Tammy Falleaf and Virginia Sloop with the Round-Up Club invited all to this nine-event rodeo that includes enterta ... read more »

Arvest Foundation Provides $3,500 to SAFE-NOW

Jul 23, 2024

The Arvest Foundation recently announced a $3,500 contribution to SAFE-NOW, whose mission is to provide emotional, social and medical support to all individuals affected by sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse. The funds from the donation will be used to support SAFE-NOW’s ... read more »

Congressman Brecheen, House Homeland Security Committee Visit Site of Assassination Attempt of President Trump

Jul 22, 2024

On Monday, Congressman Josh Brecheen and several members of the House Homeland Security Committee participated in a bipartisan visit to Butler, Pennsylvania—the site of the assassination attempt of President Trump.   “On this trip, it was eye-opening to see that there wer ... read more »

Osage County Commissioners Standing With Barnsdall

Jul 22, 2024

The Board of Osage County Commissioners convened for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning for a brief and productive meeting.   Monday's meeting was the first one since the Board had hired Stacey Brace to be a commissioner's assistant. From now o ... read more »

Kansas Man Fails to Register as a Sex Offender

Jul 22, 2024

A Kansas man was seen in Washington County Court Monday for failing to register as a sex offender. Jason Lee Johnson last registered his Ochelata address in December of 2023. Johnson was convicted on second-degree rape in the state of Wyoming back in 2010 and is a level three lifetime offender. ... read more »

Bartlesville Man Arrested for Continuous Stalking

Jul 22, 2024

A 65-year-old Bartlesville man was seen in Washington County Court on the felony charge of stalking. Joe Ballew is alleged of stalking the victim in this case by following her and her boyfriend, sitting outside her apartment, and showing up at friends and family houses looking for her. Accord ... read more »

Osage Nation Expanding Broadband Internet Options

Jul 22, 2024

Nearly two years ago, the Osage Nation received several grants in excess of a million dollars so that those residing within Osage County will have a faster and more reliable internet connection. Several towers have been put up over that time and Project Manager Drew Tiger shares his views on how ... read more »

Washington Co. Commissioners Approve Temporary Parking Arrangement

Jul 22, 2024

The Washington County Commissioners approved an agreement Monday to allow Grand Mental Health to temporarily use the sheriff's office north parking lot for employee use.   Sheriff Scott Owen explains.   The commissioners also approved continuing the county's prop ... read more »

Arvest Foundation Donates $5K to YMCA

Jul 22, 2024

Richard Kane YMCA recently received a $5,000 gift from the Arvest Foundation to help subsidize membership and program costs for low to moderate income families. Jay Dyer, loan manager for Arvest Bank – Bartlesville Region and Cory Snelson, Arvest business development representative, pre ... read more »

New Mobile Medical Unit Schedule for Osage Nation

Jul 22, 2024

The Osage Nation Health System has had to make some adjustments to its mobile medical unit schedule. They will continue to serve the Skiatook, Fairfax and Hominy communities this week.   On Tuesday, they will be visiting the Osage Casino in Skiatook. On Wednesday, the mobile unit wil ... read more »

Wild Brew 2024: Drink a Beer and Save a Bird!

Jul 22, 2024

Wild Brew is back for 2024!   Appearing COMMUNITY CONNECTION. Daniel Harris with the Sutton Avian Research Center invited everyone to this cherished fundraiser for the center's ongoing conservation efforts.   Daniel described Wild Brew as a one-of-a-kind event that c ... read more »