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Former South Coffeyville Teacher Sentenced to Federal Prison

Apr 11, 2024

A former South Coffeyville middle school teacher was sentenced to federal prison Thursday on two counts of Sexual Abuse of a Minor in Indian Country and Coercion and Enticement of a Minor in Indian Country. 41-year-old Harold Steven Moore, now of Kansas City, was sentenced in Tulsa federal co ... read more »

Road in Washington County to be Closed on Friday

Apr 11, 2024

There will be a road closing in Washington County on Friday and you will be asked to avoid the area if possible.  The area of W. 2900 Rd. from N. 3960 Rd. west toward the railroad tracks will be closed for re-surfacing.  ... read more »

Former Osage Nation Princess is Miss Indigenous at OU

Apr 11, 2024

A 2022 graduate of Pawhuska High School has been named Miss Indigenous at the University of Oklahoma for the 2024-2025 school year.   Gigi Sieke was a former Osage Nation Indian Princess who won the OU Indigenous Royalty Pageant this spring. Sieke won a scholarship and had to compete ... read more »

Water Leak Downtown Being Fixed

Apr 11, 2024

There had been some reports of water being off in Bartlesville in the early afternoon. After speaking with a city official, it was determined that there are crews working on a water leak downtown. The affected area is between 700 and 900 block of Dewey at 9th and Johnstone Ave. Water should b ... read more »

College and Career Fair Trip Available for Native American Students

Apr 11, 2024

The Osage Nation Education Department will be taking students on a college and career trip throughout Kansas during the last weekend in May. This will include a two-night stay in Lawrence where students will attend a Geological Survey and Natural History Museum, along with campus tours at the Uni ... read more »

ROC-WC Program Set for April 15: At Your Service

Apr 11, 2024

ROC-WC , Republicans and Other Conservatives Washington County, are holding an informational meeting on Monday, April 15, at Crossing 2nd in Bartlesville from 6:30pm to 7:45pm. called "At Your Service."   Did you know that our 3 federal legislators have staff in DC and OK.. ... read more »

Bruton Wins Aspirations in Computing Award

Apr 10, 2024

Tri County Tech student Yasmina Bruton received the National Center for Women & Information Technology Award for Aspirations in Computing on April 9.    “Encouraging students who have historically been underrepresented in technology fields is critical," said NCWIT ... read more »

Thompson Brothers Moving Locations

Apr 10, 2024

The Thompson Brothers in Bartlesville will be moving from their location at 3700 Tuxedo Blvd. The business will be relocating sometime soon this spring. Lisa Shack with the Thompson Brothers says not to worry though, as they won’t be moving too far. A big part of the move is due to need ... read more »

Chief Hoskin Wins Award for Work in Autism

Apr 10, 2024

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr has been awarded the 2024 Visionary Award by the Autism Foundation of Oklahoma. He accepted this award on Friday in Oklahoma City with several members of the Cherokee Nation Autism Task Force present.   A year ago, Hoskin created the ta ... read more »

Fire Hydrant Flushing Taking Place Next Week

Apr 10, 2024

The testing and flushing of fire hydrants will begin next week. The City of Bartlesville Water Utilities Department does this on an annual basis to make sure all fire hydrants are in good working order.   These flushes will be completed in sections so that businesses can be operated ... read more »

Osage Nation Visitors Center Re-opening Next Week

Apr 10, 2024

After drainage issues delayed the ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand re-opening of the Osage Nation Visitors Center a few weeks ago, they are scheduled to try it again next week. The event will be held at 9 a.m. next Wednesday at its current location, 602 E. Main Street.   The exp ... read more »

Build-A-Bear Come To Life

Apr 10, 2024

If teddy bears could walk, this little guy would be the perfect example. All he wants is love, love, and more love. He has a heart that just keeps giving. Heath Clouse, adoptions and transportations specialist at the Washington County SPCA takes the heart of Build-A-Bear and lays it out. ... read more »

USD 436 Storm Repairs In Hands Of Adjusters

Apr 10, 2024

The storms of April 1st took their toll on the city of Caney as a whole, especially the buildings of USD 436. Superintendent Blake Vargas says the repairs will take some time. Vargas says damage was done to all aspects of the district. With insurance adjust ... read more »

Smithsonian Special Exhibit of Voices and Votes: Democracy in America Comes to Nowata

Apr 10, 2024

When American revolutionaries waged a war for independence they took a leap of faith that sent ripple effects across generations. They embraced a radical idea of establishing a government that entrusted the power of the nation not in a monarchy, but in its citizens. That great leap sparked questi ... read more »

Alleluia! A Gathering for Believers at Bartlesville First Baptist Church

Apr 10, 2024

  Celebrating 51 years since the release of the praise and worship musical, Alleluia! A Gathering for Believers, Bartlesville First Baptist Church will host this musical event on April 28th at 6pm.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Music Director Wade Daniel said the prog ... read more »