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Caney River to Hit Flood Stage Friday Night
Jun 06, 2025
With the heavy rains that affected the area overnight, the Caney River is expected to reach flood stage at 7 p.m. tonight in Bartlesville. Washington County Emergency Manager Kary Cox expects damage to be minimal.
In Ramona, Cox says the Caney River will crest shortly after midnigh ... read more »
Another Scam Targeting Citizens
Jun 06, 2025
The Washington County Sheriff's Office is warning of yet another scam. This one is a text stating they are with the Oklahoma Department of Motor Vehicles giving you a final notice to pay your bill.
Sheriff Scott Owen provides more details.
If you feel like ... read more »
Friday's Storms Brought Rain and Wind-More On The Way
Jun 06, 2025
A radar-indicated tornado was identified by the National Weather Service in east-central Osage County near Wynona early Friday morning. We are awaiting possible damage reports from that area.
A little more than 2 inches of rain fell in Osage and northern Washington counties before& ... read more »
Washington County Prepares for Annual Property Resale Auction
Jun 06, 2025
Bargain hunters and curious onlookers alike will gather Monday, June 9, as the Washington County Treasurer’s Office holds its annual property resale auction.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Washington County Treasurer Melissa Thornbrugh and Deputy Treasurer Jenni ... read more »
Heavy Rains Impact Nowata County
Jun 06, 2025
Northeast Oklahoma was affected by drenching overnight rains. Parts of Nowata County saw more than two and a half inches of rain and Emergency Manager Laurie Summers says she is unable to get out of her driveway and inspect the roads, but she said people should know what to avoid after previous s ... read more »
Washington County Road Closures
Jun 06, 2025
The heavy rainfall Friday morning has caused a few Washington County Roads to be closed off to traffic.
According to Meliisa Mayes with Washington County Emergency Management, Durham east of Highway 75 is closed. Additionally, 3990 between 1100 Road and 900 Road is cl ... read more »
Car Caught in Flood Waters Near Oglesby
Jun 06, 2025
A vehicle was caught up in the flood waters near Oglesby Friday morning following the torrential rains.
According to Melissa Mayes with Washington County Emergency Management, they were paged to the incident at 2300 and 4015 road.
Mayes said,"I don't have an ... read more »
OKM Music Festival Opens at Woolaroc Tonight--Weather Plan Included
Jun 06, 2025
The mainstage series begins today, Friday, June 6 with “Under the Stars at Woolaroc.” Gates open at 6:00 p.m. for an evening of music and festivities. Oklahoma’s own Grady Nichols takes the stage at 7:00 p.m., followed by a breathtaking performance at 8:30 p.m. from the Manhatta ... read more »
Flood Watch in Effect
Jun 06, 2025
More heavy rain is expected Friday night as the active weather pattern continues. These rains could lead to flash flooding and rises on mainstem rivers due to already saturated conditions. A Flood Watch is now in effect from tonight through Saturday morning. Additional heavy rain is expected over ... read more »
Lowe Sentenced in 2024 Crash That Killed Teen
Jun 05, 2025
A Barnsdall man who accepted a plea deal after killing a 15-year old and sending his 16-year old daughter to the hospital was sentenced on Thursday. Weston Lowe was the driver of a car that wrecked near Barnsdall.
Lowe pleaded guilty to first degree manslaughter, child endang ... read more »