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Rob Zombie Tour Sparks Eye Rolls
Jan 19, 2026
Rob Zombie just announced his 2026 “Freaks on Parade” tour, hitting 21 North American cities this summer, with Kansas City as stop. The usual metal theatrics are in full swing, pyrotechnics, over-the-top stage antics, and a support lineup that screams “we dare you to blink.&rdqu ... read more »
Osage Nation Looks to Partner With Local Businesses
Jan 19, 2026
The Osage Nation Financial Department is looking to partner with businesses so that Osage Nation youth’s will have a place to work. All youth will be paid through the financial department, eligible workers are aged 16 to 21, they can work up to 32 hours a week and will receive training at n ... read more »
MLK Day Deals and Freebies
Jan 19, 2026
Shoppers and moviegoers can cash in on deals and freebies Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Regal Cinemas is offering a free large popcorn to ticketholders in costume, while AMC locations have free popcorn refills. Buffalo Wild Wings is running a buy-one-get-one burger deal, and Pizza Hu ... read more »
Dewey Council Meeting Rescheduled for Tuesday
Jan 19, 2026
The Dewey City Council will hold its regular meeting Tuesday after the normally scheduled Monday meeting was postponed due to the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
The meeting is set for 7 p.m. at the council chambers a ... read more »
James Lankford Urges Action on Antisemitic Violence
Jan 19, 2026
Oklahoma U.S. Sen. James Lankford is calling on Senate leaders to move quickly on legislation aimed at protecting Jewish Americans and other faith communities, citing a growing number of violent attacks on houses of worship across the country.
Lankford, a Republican, joined Sen. Jacky Rosen, ... read more »
Two Killed in Single-Vehicle Rollover on US-169 in Owasso
Jan 19, 2026
Owasso Police say a pickup rolled several times late Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in the 9500 block of northbound US-169, ejecting both occupants. Witnesses reported the truck was swerving erratically before leaving the roadway.
Both victims were taken to metro hospitals, where they died fr ... read more »
B The Light Warming Shelter to Open Sat. Evening
Jan 17, 2026
Due to dangerously cold weather, B The Light will be opening their warming center at 219 N Virginia Ave, Bartlesville,
The warming center will provide a safe, warm place for those in need during the cold temperatures.
Those interested in helping out, pleas ... read more »
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge Welcomes Three Lions Rescued from Honduras in Historic International Mission
Jan 17, 2026
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge (TCWR) is welcoming three rescued African lions – Cyrus, Zephora, and Juancito – following an extraordinary international relocation effort that marks a major milestone in global animal welfare.
For the first time in Honduras’ history, e ... read more »
Strom, Kane File 21 Bills for 2026 Legislative Session
Jan 16, 2026
The Oklahoma House of Representatives completed bill filing Thursday, Jan. 15, for the Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature.
A total of 1,578 House Bills and 50 House Joint Resolutions were filed before the deadline. District 10 Rep. Judd Strom filed 13 bills and District 11 Rep. Jo ... read more »
Nowata Schools Breaks Ground on Agriculture Building
Jan 16, 2026
Nowata Public Schools held a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday morning off Lenapah Drive for a new agriculture building.
The building is part of a $16.8 million bond that was approved by voters on April 1, 2025.
Nowata Board of Education President Kurt Bashford discu ... read more »
OCSO Releases Crime Stats for December
Jan 16, 2026
Osage County has broken down its crime stats by month in 2025 and looking at December, there were just over 8,700 calls for service. Of that, 981 calls were made to 911. There were 83 arrests made in December.
There were 289 inmates housed at the Osage County Jail and 119 case numb ... read more »
Osage Co Commissioners to Meet Tuesday
Jan 16, 2026
The Board of Osage County Commissioners will convene for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Tuesday in lieu of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
At that meeting, there will be discussion to accept an emergency REAP funding contract for the Frontier Shores F ... read more »
Dewey's Bailey Ostrosky Named ConocoPhillips STEM Student of the Month
Jan 15, 2026
Dewey High School senior Bailey Ostrosky has been named the ConocoPhillips STEM Student of the Month for December.
Bailey has taken advanced science courses throughout high school, beginning biology early and moving into chemistry and higher-level classes ahead of schedule. Her int ... read more »
Charles McCall for Governor
Jan 16, 2026
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION on Friday, Oklahoma State Rep. John B. Kane (R) introduced former Speaker of the House and GOP Oklahoma gubernatorial candidate Charles McCall to the audience.
McCall is a fifth generation Oklahoman. He said, "Our families always lived i ... read more »
Bartlesville School Board to Hear Superintendent Transition Update Monday
Jan 16, 2026
The Bartlesville Public Schools Board of Education will meet Monday evening for what appears to be a fairly brief agenda.
All business items are under consent, which means the board can approve or deny all action items with one single vote instead of voting on each item individually. A board ... read more »




