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Cleveland Man Indicted After Allegedly Threatening Senator
Jun 04, 2026
A northeastern Oklahoma man has been indicted on federal charges alleging he threatened to kill a U.S. senator and members of the senator’s family in a series of phone calls earlier this year.
A federal grand jury charged David Glen Shuck, 63, of Cleveland, with eight counts ... read more »
Lankford, Hassan Push Bill to End Shutdown Circus
Jun 04, 2026
Looks like Republicans and Democrats appeared in the same sentence without immediately blaming each other for the downfall of civilization. Oklahoma Senator James Lankford and New Hampshire Senator Maggie Hassan unveiled a renewed push to stop government shutdowns for good. Writing in Fox News, t ... read more »
Sample Ballots Available to View for Upcoming Election
Jun 04, 2026
With the Tuesday, June 16 primary election right around the corner, sample ballots are available to view. Voters can download the ballots by going to the State Election Board OK voter portal website. You can also pick up a sample ballot by going to your local election board.
Early votin ... read more »
Elder Care Announces a Nice Change to The Cool Room Project
Jun 04, 2026
The Cool Room Project is designed to offer relief to seniors in our community who do not have air conditioning in their homes during the hottest months of the year. Air conditioners are available (to those who qualify) at the beginning of summer.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, ... read more »
Dewey City Council Set To Meet June 15th
Jun 04, 2026
The City of Dewey has officially canceled its regularly scheduled City Council meeting that was set for Monday after officials were unable to coordinate a suitable time for the meeting.
Any items that were scheduled to be discussed during the canceled meeting will instead be moved to the next ... read more »
Former Nowata County Sheriff Dies
Jun 03, 2026
Former Nowata County Sheriff James Hallett has died.
Current Nowata County Sheriff Jason McClain talked about Hallett's impact on the community.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Benjamin Funeral Service in Nowata. A visitation is scheduled for June ... read more »
Bartlesville Council Passes Tobacco, Vapor Free Ordinance
Jun 03, 2026
At Monday evening's city council meeting in Bartlesville, an ordinance was passed updating the tobacco free policies on city-owned property. The new rule covers all tobacco products and vapor devices. The prohibition includes city-owned, leased or city-operated property. The ordinance include ... read more »
Buffalo Roam Studios Returns Unused Soundstage Funds to City
Jun 03, 2026
The Bartlesville City Council on Monday approved a voluntary termination agreement that formally concludes the first phase of the Buffalo Roam development project at the former First Christian Church property, while returning more than $1 million in unused public funding.
The agree ... read more »
Convicted Sex Offender Facing Additional Felony
Jun 03, 2026
A convicted sex offender residing in Washington County is facing an additional felony charge.
27-year-old Cole Ticer, of Ochelata, was charged on Wednesday with entering a safety zone around a park as a sex offender.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, a ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Attempted Robbery
Jun 03, 2026
A Bartlesville man is facing felony charges after allegedly attempting to rob someone.
27-year-old Devin Blackfeet was charged on Wednesday with attempted robbery with a weapon and feloniously pointing a firearm.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, Black ... read more »
Monday Shooting Suspect Charged
Jun 03, 2026
The suspect in Monday's shooting has been formally charged in Washington County District Court.
21-year-old Jeconiah Ray Dillon King, of Bartlesville, was charged on Wednesday with shooting with intent to kill, assault and battery with a deadly weapon, assault and battery on a ... read more »
Shawna Myers Running for Osage Co Treasurer
Jun 03, 2026
Osage County Treasurer Sally Hulse is retiring from her post at the end of the year. Bridget West and Shawna Myers are both vying to fill that spot. We spoke with West yesterday so we now turn to her opponent in Shawna Myers, who currently serves as the Community Engagement Coordinator for Osage ... read more »
Chris Standridge for Washington Co. Assesor
Jun 03, 2026
Chris Standridge is running for the Washington County Assessor's Office and he's running on the platform of localizing some of the functions of the office that has been contracted out over the years.
Standridge was in the Assessor's Office for 13 years. He said, & ... read more »
Texpats Roll Into Town Thursday Night
Jun 03, 2026
Thursday night just got a little louder, and probably a little cooler, as the Texpats make a stop on their debut tour at the Grey Dog Listening Room. Each member already brings serious musical credentials from their own successful bands, but now they’ve joined forces into one powerhouse lin ... read more »
OKM Music Festival "Yacht Rock Orchestrated" Features Gradu Nichols
Jun 03, 2026
The OKM Music Festival will continue its 2026 season with "Yacht Rock Orchestrated" on Saturday, June 6, at PostOak Lodge in Tulsa. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., with the Tulsa Honors Orchestra performing at 6 p.m. and the main concert beginning at 7:30 p.m.
The show will feat ... read more »




