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On Tuesday, one of the largest energy companies in the nation made donations to organizations across Osage County. The aim of the check presentations was to help first responders, assist in disaster relief and educate the youth in agriculture education.    These check presentati ... read more »

The Nowata Fire Department has implemented a burn ban due to near critical fire weather conditions Thursday and Friday.   According to the National Weather Service, near record high temperatures along with strong southerly winds will lead to near critical grassland fire spread rates ... read more »

The Osage Nation is partnering with local communities to improve recreational spaces at area schools. One such place is Barnsdall Elementary, where local delegates gathered to begin improvements to its outdoor space.    Barnsdall Elementary School Principal Dr. Melanie Sweeney h ... read more »

Cherokee Nation Behavioral Health is teaming up with Dartmouth College to design an app to promote wellbeing.   The app is part of a research project designing a digital version of Connect Kits for Family Action, a family program to help prevent drug use and promote wellbeing. &n ... read more »

Political leaders from across the state are congratulating Bartlesville native Alan Armstrong on his appointment to the U.S. Senate.   Armstrong was officially named Gov. Kevin Stitt's choice to replace Markwayne Mullin during a news conference Tuesday morning at the State Capito ... read more »

The Inter-State Farm & Home Show comes to Nellis Hall at Coffeyville Community College on this Friday, March 27th and this Saturday, March 28th, and it is presented by Bartlett Co-op.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Bartlesville Radio Sales Manager Tami Brinkman said, " ... read more »

UPDATE: Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has selected Bartlesville native Alan Armstrong to replace Sen. Markwayne Mullin who has been confirmd as Secretary of Homeland Security. ORIGINAL STORY: Gov. Kevin Stitt’s reported pick to possibly replace Sen. Markwayne Mullin has ties to Bar ... read more »

In a shocking twist no one could have possibly predicted, the Oklahoma Senate has unanimously agreed that maybe, just maybe, kids shouldn’t be left alone with artificial intelligence. State Senator Ally Seifried is spearheading tha ... read more »

In a rare moment where lawmakers collectively agreed on something other than lunch plans, State Senator Kristen Thompson pushed Senate Bill 1833 through the Oklahoma Senate on a 38–6 vote. The measure now heads to the House, carrying the noble mission of improving Oklahoma’s SNAP prog ... read more »

The Senate on Monday confirmed Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin as Homeland Security secretary in a 54-45 vote, largely along party lines. Democrats John Fetterman and Martin Heinrich supported the nomination, while Republican Rand Paul opposed it. Mullin, appointed by Donald Trump, replaces fo ... read more »

Nowata Public Schools is holding a school board candidate forum Monday night at 6 p.m.    The forum will feature candidates Margie Learned, currently a member of the Nowata Board of Education, and Rob Parrish.   Learned and Parrish will answer questions and share th ... read more »

Two candidates for the Nowata Board of Education appeared at a forum on Monday night in the district administration building.   Margie Learned and Rob Parrish appeared before teachers and residents of Nowata to discuss attendance and connecting with teachers and students.   ... read more »

The Bartlesville Police Department has announced it will be bringing an in-house Licensed Professional Counselor to help with mental health and overall well-being. This is made possible thanks to the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act, which expands mental health resources for law enf ... read more »

The candidate filing period in Nowata County will be April 1-3 at the Nowata County Election Board for positions up for election.   Election Board Secretary Dave Neely gives the details.   Neely says the protest period for positions will be the following Monday and Tuesd ... read more »

The Nowata County Commissioners tabled the approval of the county's drug and alcohol testing policy due to budgetary concerns.   The current policy allows for random testing of employees and all-around testing of employees.   District Three Commissioner Troy Friddle, ... read more »