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Convicted Sex Offender Facing Additional Charges
Feb 09, 2026
A Bartlesville man with an extensive criminal history is facing additional felony charges.
56-year-old Robert Owen, Jr. was charged on Monday with failing to register as a sex offender and living within 2,000 feet of a park as a sex offender.
According to the Bartlesville Police Departmen ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Facing Sex Offender Charges
Feb 09, 2026
A Bartlesville man previously convicted of rape is facing additional felony charges.
35-year-old Justin Moss was charged on Monday with failing to register as a sex offender and living within 2,000 feet of a park as a sex offender.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, Moss was ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Bail Jumping
Feb 09, 2026
A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly failing to appear for a court date after posting a bond.
29-year-old Tyeler Lagunas was charged on Monday with bail jumping.
According to the Washington County District Attorney’s Office, Lagunas posted a $1,000 bond in Ju ... read more »
OCSO Crime Stats for January
Feb 09, 2026
The Osage County Sheriff's Office recently released its crime stats for January. There were just over 7,600 calls for service. This includes 926 phone calls made to 911.
In January, there were 70 arrests made, 264 inmates housed at the Osage County Jail and 136 cases repo ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Facing Felony Firearm Charge
Feb 09, 2026
A Bartlesville man with a previous felony conviction is facing an additional felony charge.
49-year-old James Cox was charged on Monday with possession of a firearm after former felony conviction. He also faces a misdemeanor charge for possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS).
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Barnsdall FFA to Host Farmer and Rancher Appreciation Breakfast
Feb 09, 2026
The Barnsdall FFA will host a free Farmer and Rancher Appreciation Pancake Breakfast on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the Barnsdall Ag Room.
The event begins at 7 a.m. and is open to all farmers, ranchers and community members ... read more »
Osage County Health Department Humming Along
Feb 09, 2026
Public Information Officer for the Osage County Health Department, Scott Haywood, spoke at Monday's Board of Osage County Commissioners meeting.
Haywood said some major changes will soon be coming to the Osage County Health Department. One such change Haywood talked about ... read more »
Polls Open Tuesday Morning for Elections
Feb 09, 2026
Voters will head to the polls on Tuesday for the Special City of Bartlesville and the Special Caney Valley School Election. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Washington County Election Board Secretary Yvonne House recommends voters with questions about their eligibility ... read more »
10th Annual Inter-State Farm and Home Show March 27th and 28th
Feb 09, 2026
The Inter-State Farm & Home Show is coming to Nellis Hall at Coffeyville Community College on Friday, March 27th and Saturday, 28th, and it is presented by Bartlett Co-op.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Bartlesville Radio Promotions Director Tina Romine said, "This sho ... read more »
Remote Control Reality Check
Feb 09, 2026
Bad Bunny’s official Super Bowl LX halftime show pulled in about 135.4 million viewers across TV and digital platforms Sunday night.
Meanwhile, Turning Point USA streamed its own “All-American” halftime show online, drawing roughly 4 to 6 million concurrent viewers at its pe ... read more »
Bartlesville Voters to Decide Tuesday on Five Propositions
Feb 09, 2026
Bartlesville voters will see five propositions on Tuesday's city election ballot. The questions represent three long-standing funding programs that have supported city services and development for decades.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, City Manager Mike Bailey, City Engine ... read more »
Washington Co. Commissioners Recognize Farm Bureau Week
Feb 09, 2026
The Washington County Commissioners have proclaimed Feb. 9 - Feb. 13 as Farm Bureau Week.
Janette Reynolds with Washington County Farm Bureau explains all of the areas where the organization assists Oklahomans.
As of 2020, Washington County Farm Bureau has 796 member ... read more »
Two Avant Boys Die After Falling Through Ice in Osage County
Feb 08, 2026
Two boys from Avant, ages 8 and 9, died Saturday night after falling through ice on Bird Creek in Osage County, according to authorities.
According to an Osage County Sheriff’s Office press release, a 911 call came in around 7:13 p.m. reporting the boys had fallen into ... read more »
Nowata Co. Commissioners Discuss Courthouse
Feb 09, 2026
The Nowata County Commissioners met for a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday morning at the Nowata County Annex.
The commissioners discussed ongoing improvements to the Nowata County Courthouse. Chairman Paul Crupper discussed a revised quote for air conditioning units.
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Jennifer Mullaly Joins Arvest Wealth Management
Feb 09, 2026
Arvest Wealth Management announces Jennifer Mullally has joined its team in Bartlesville, serving as a trust officer.
Mullally has over 28 years of professional experience, and most recently served as director of accounting and retiree support at McElroy & Associates for the past 18 years ... read more »





