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Bartlesville Man Picks Up Another Domestic Abuse Charge

Mar 28, 2024

A Bartlesville man has been arrested and is being charged with one felony count of domestic abuse assault and battery. Washington County Court records show that William Harold Gilbert punched a woman with whom he had been in a dating relationship with earlier this week.   Court recor ... read more »

Air Quality Index Reading Raises Concern

Mar 28, 2024

The air quality index (AQI) is in the Red Zone for Nowata County and in the Orange Zone for Washington County today. This means that some groups of people may experience health effectsfrom the air we breathe.   The AQI is divided into six categories. Each category corresponds to a di ... read more »

Kansas moves to join Texas and other states in requiring porn sites to verify people's ages

Mar 28, 2024

By JOHN HANNA and SEAN MURPHY Associated Press TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas is poised to require pornography websites to verify visitors are adults, a move that would follow Texas and a handful of other states despite concerns about privacy and how broadly the law could be applied. ... read more »

Brecheen to Hold April 11 Telephone Town Hall

Mar 28, 2024

Congressman Josh Brecheen will be hosting a telephone town hall on April 11 at 7 p.m.  During the call, Brecheen says he will provide "an update on some of the most pressing policy issues facing our country, including our more than $34 trillion national debt," and answer live q ... read more »

Adams Boulevard Narrows in Downtown Bartlesville on Friday

Mar 28, 2024

The outside westbound lane of Adams Boulevard between Dewey Avenue and Johnstone Avenue will be closed most of the day on Friday, March 29, to accommodate the replacement of a chiller at the Bartlesville Public Library, located at 600 S. Johnstone Ave.   Contract crews will close the ... read more »

PSO Earns 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award for Sustained Excellence

Mar 28, 2024

Public Service Company of Oklahoma has been selected as an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for Sustained Excellence from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency . Recipients of this award are ENERGY STAR partners who have an unwavering commitment to saving energy and protecting the environment y ... read more »

Anglers Begin Heading Out to Area Lakes

Mar 28, 2024

Spring has sprung, and although temperatures have been a bit chilly over the past couple of days, many anglers are already heading out to area lakes to fish. The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation says most lakes are reaping good-to-fair results in northeast Oklahoma during this ear ... read more »

Paths to Independence annual 5K and Fun Run

Mar 28, 2024

  The Paths to Independence annual 5K and Fun Run that  supports educational programs for students with autism is April 29 in Bartlesville.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Christina Scott, whose son attends PTI, said the 5K and Fun Run is a great way to encourage a ... read more »

Long-time City of Bartlesville Employees Retiring

Mar 27, 2024

Two long-time employees for the City of Bartlesville have announced their retirement. Shellie McGill, who serves as Director for the Bartlesville Library and Area History Museum, will be retiring in August and Deputy Police Chief Rocky Bevard will retire at the end of May.   Assistan ... read more »

Price of Hunting, Fishing License to Increase

Mar 27, 2024

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has signed a bill that is raising the prices of hunting and fishing licenses for the first time in more than 20 years. The cost of an annual fishing license will now be $30 and those hunting from out of state will see a price increase of $200.   For hunt ... read more »

Romeo With No Juliette

Mar 27, 2024

Romeo has got nothing on this ball of fur. With his expert biscuit making skills and his straight-to-the-point attitude, he is irresistible. Someone is bound to take him home. Maybe even you will. Max, a three year old cat at the Washington County SPCA is the world’s greatest lover boy. ... read more »

City of Bartlesville Water Supply Remains in Good Shape

Mar 27, 2024

After a lengthy drought in 2023, rainfall has finally gotten area lakes to hold steady at or above full levels. Here is what Water Utilities Director Terry Lauritsen had to say on the latest report: “We have had the benefits of some nice rains starting around last Christmas. With the ex ... read more »

Pickleball Courts Coming Along in Bartlesville

Mar 27, 2024

Construction on the pickleball courts began last week. This was a project that voters approved in the 2020 General Obligation Bond Election. There will be six pickleball courts with fencing separating each court. There will be a perimeter fence in place, covered benches and a fenced-off aisle run ... read more »

Free Beading Class Set for Osage Students on Friday

Mar 27, 2024

All Osage students in middle and high school are welcome to attend a free wristlet-beading workshop this Friday at the Wakon Iron Hall in Pawhuska. Supplies will be provided and the Osage Tribal Youth Council says this is an alternative to activities that involve substance abuse.   T ... read more »

Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce Events for April

Mar 27, 2024

  Sherri Wilt with the Greater Bartlesville Area Chamber of Commerce was our guest on COMMUNITY CONNECTION on Wednesday. Sherri announced the chamber events for the month of April. She highlighted several including the Under 40 Emerging Stars of Bartlesville Gala - April 5th 2024 ... read more »