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Overnight Storms Bring Much-Needed Rain

Jul 17, 2024

Overnight storms bring much-needed rainfall to northeast Oklahoma and southeast Kansas. As of Wednesday morning, Bartlesville airport reported just under an inch of rain, but several stations around the area received significantly more. Copan received 1.95 inches and Nowata received 1.14 ... read more »

BPSF Presents Bartlesville State of the Schools Luncheon

Jul 17, 2024

The Bartlesville Public Schools Foundation State of the Schools Luncheon is August 7, 2024 from 11:30-1pm  at the Bartlesville High School Commons.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION in Wednesday was Bartlesville Public Schools Superintendent Chuck McCauley and  Bartlesvil ... read more »

Cherokee Nation Applies to Build a New Casino Near Bartlesville

Jul 17, 2024

  The Cherokee Nation is expanding its casino footprint as they apply to build another new casino near Bartlesville.   Cherokee Nation applied to build a new casino on U.S. Highway 75 south of Bartlesville city limits in June, only a few miles from the Osage Casino, which op ... read more »

Barnsdall Public Works Authority Gets Helpful Grant

Jul 16, 2024

The Oklahoma Water Resources Board has given the Barnsdall Public Works Authority two million dollars in funding to improve the Waxhoma Dam. The Authority owns and operates that dam, which maintains Lake Waxhoma. Potable water is also serviced to just over 500 customers and Osage County Rural Wat ... read more »

Bartlesville Woman Charged With Trafficking Fentanyl

Jul 16, 2024

A Bartlesville woman was booked into the Washington County Jail on the charge of trafficking a controlled dangerous substance. Officers responded to a domestic disturbance incident already in progress and later realized the defendant, Michelle Sandberg was trafficking Fentanyl.   A p ... read more »

Bartlesville Man Seen on Burglary and Larceny Charges

Jul 16, 2024

A Bartlesville man was seen in Washington County Court this week on two separate charges of larceny shoplifting, and burglary in the second degree. Hugo Ramos is charged with larceny that stems from July 5th when he is accused of taking a $248.29 TV from Wal-Mart. Ramos is also accused of sec ... read more »

Ballot Drawing Held Tuesday

Jul 16, 2024

A public drawing was held today by the Secretary of the State Election Board, Paul Ziriax, to determine the ballot order for political parties and Independent candidates for the November 5 General Election ballot. The drawing was held in accordance with state law at 9:30 a.m. at the State Capitol ... read more »

Voter Registration Deadline is Aug. 2

Jul 16, 2024

Friday, Aug. 2, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the Aug. 27, Runoff Republican Primary Election for County Commissioner District 2 and Collinsville Special School Election, Washington County Election Board Secretary Yvonne House said Tuesday. ... read more »

Bartlesville City Council Filing Period Begins Aug. 5

Jul 16, 2024

Candidates interested in filing for Council member of all five Wards in the City of Bartlesville will file Declarations of Candidacy beginning 8 a.m. Monday, Aug. 5.   Those who wish to file for a municipal office must submit a Declaration of Candidacy to the Washington County Electi ... read more »

Samaritan Sports Spectacular is August 24. 2024

Jul 16, 2024

  Sports Spectacular is a kickoff to fall and winter sports in our community. It is a tailgate party that serves as the fall fundraiser to generate funds that support the work of the Samaritan Counseling and Growth Center.    Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Executive ... read more »

Osage Nation Completes Inaugural Census Report

Jul 16, 2024

The Osage Nation has completed their first-ever official census of tribal members. The Nation says the census will allow the tribe to maintain sovereignty and strengthen capacity to self-govern by assessing the needs of Osage Nation tribal members. Osage Nation Congress passed the census ... read more »

City Councilor Loren Roszel Announces Re-election Bid

Jul 16, 2024

While appearing on KWON's CITY MATTERS program on Tuesday, City Councilor Loren Roszel, Ward 2, Bartlesville, announced he's filed for re-election.   Roszel filled most of the program's time reminding citizens for recent city matters including; the new pickleball courts; ... read more »

Dewey City Council and Public Work Authority Meet for Final Time in July

Jul 15, 2024

The Dewey City Council and Public Works Authority (PWA) met back-to-back Monday evening in what were two very short meetings that consisted of just one extra agenda item each. In the City Council meeting, City Manager Kevin Trease gave the update on sales tax numbers for Dewey this month. ... read more »

Man Arrested for Illegal Marijuana Grow

Jul 15, 2024

A Bartlesville man was seen in Washington County Court Monday on the charge of trafficking marijuana. According to an arrest affidavit, Corey Fehr was arrested July 7th after police showed up to Therapeutic Cultivations in Bartlesville due to possible growing without OBN registration. The Okl ... read more »

Cavalcade Rodeo Starts Up on Tuesday

Jul 15, 2024

Cavalcade kicks up in full swing on Tuesday and if you have yet to purchase tickets, the Pawhuska Chamber of Commerce could still be able to help you out. They are putting on a window decorating contest and the Cavalcade Queen contestants will judge the winners on Thursday.   First p ... read more »