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Women's Ranch Rodeo World Finals 2024

Oct 14, 2024

Nine teams will be competing this year for the 2024 World Title  for The Women’s Ranch Rodeo Association World Finals in Pawhuska October 19-21.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Billie Franks with the WRRA said The championship weekend gets undeway Thursday, October 17 ... read more »

Burn Ban in Effect for Washington County

Oct 14, 2024

Washington County is now under a burn ban for at least the next 14 days. The burn ban was issued Monday morning during the Washington County Commissioners meeting following a presentation from Emergency Management Director Kary Cox. The request for the burn ban included support from all f ... read more »

Dancing with the Bartlesville Stars

Oct 14, 2024

Dancing with the Bartlesville Stars Set for November 9, 2024   Get ready for a night of excitement and entertainment as Dancing with the Bartlesville Stars returns on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the Bartlesville Community Center from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. This annual event is one of t ... read more »

Gathering at the Roc Taking Place This Weekend

Oct 11, 2024

Several classic cars have been rolling through the listening area over the past few days and they will continue cruising around throughout the weekend for the annual Gathering at the Roc event. After a ride around Osage County on Friday, the classic cars will meet at Woolaroc for a full day of fu ... read more »

Washington County to Consider Burn Ban

Oct 11, 2024

The Washington County Commissioners may implement a burn ban when they meet Monday morning. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, Washington County is now classified as being in extreme drought. Oklahoma Mesonet reports it has been nearly two months since the majority of the county has recei ... read more »

Osage Nation to Honor Veterans Next Saturday

Oct 11, 2024

The Osage Veterans Memorial Commission will be having a reception to honor veterans next Saturday at Wakon Iron Hall in Pawhuska. That event will go from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.  Resources and information for veterans programs, the local legion post and other organizations will be on hand for t ... read more »

Sooner Park Roads, Parking Projects Begin Monday

Oct 11, 2024

Work on the Sooner Park parking lots and ring road is scheduled to begin Monday, which will result in immediate closures on the south end of the park, Project Engineer Steve Roper said this week. “Contractor Brent Bell Construction is set to begin construction on this project beginning ... read more »

OSDE Amends Request for Bibles That Only Matched Version Endorsed by Trump

Oct 11, 2024

The Oklahoma Department of Education has amended its request for 55,000 Bibles to be placed in public schools that initially matched a version endorsed by former President Donald Trump. The request was amended earlier this week and no longer requires the Bibles to include U.S. historical docu ... read more »

Ghost Walk 2024 Begins Tuesday

Oct 11, 2024

The streets of downtown Bartlesville take a spooky turn next week with the 11th annual Ghost Walk. The two-evening event runs Tuesday and Wednesday with the first tour departing from The Center at 6 p.m. each night. The walking tour of downtown Bartlesville includes six stops where you can wa ... read more »

Fatal Collision Near Skiatook Claims One Life

Oct 11, 2024

 A fatality collision occurred on October 5, 2024, at approximately 5:24 PM on State Highway 11 and County Road 2100, near Skiatook. A 2010 Dodge Journey, driven by a 15-year-old female from Skiatook, Oklahoma, veered off the roadway under unclear circumstances. The vehicle overturned an ... read more »

Bartlesville School Teacher Earns State Recognition

Oct 10, 2024

A Bartlesville Public School teacher has won a state award for her work in assisting adult students. Bartlesville's Adult Basic Education Instructor, Joni Pollin was recognized with the Oklahoma Workforce and Economic Development Frontline Staff Award earlier this week.  As an instru ... read more »

Dewey set for home game against Westville on KRIG

Oct 10, 2024

Dewey football is looking to capture their first win of the season, as the 0-5 Bulldoggers host 1-4 Westville on KRIG. Dewey Head Coach Ryan Richardson says that while his team was disappointed after last week's 53-0 loss to Tahlequah Sequoyah, they have rallied around each other this week. ... read more »

Bartlesville Salvation Army Sends Help to Hurricane Hit Florida

Oct 10, 2024

Since Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida on Thursday, September 26, 2024, The Salvation Army has been on the ground in seven states in the Southern region helping survivors and the recovery efforts. They are now heading to Florida to assist with those affected by Hurricane Milton. &nbs ... read more »

Pawhuska Gets New City Attorney

Oct 10, 2024

At Tuesday evening's city council meeting in Pawhuska, it was announced that the City has a new attorney in Stephanie Clifton. John Heskett had served as Pawhuska's city attorney, but City Manager Jerry Eubanks can confirm that Heskett has resigned from his post.   Heskett ha ... read more »

Two Powerful Health and Benefits Events at Westside Community Center

Oct 10, 2024

Looking to improve your health, access the benefits you're entitled to, or simply gain clarity about Medicare? The Westside Community Center has two events this October and November that could make a real difference for veterans and Medicare-eligible individuals in the Bartlesville area. Mark ... read more »