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The 2025 Osage Nation audit was presented to Principal Chief Joe Tillman on Thursday. Results showed a clean audit and produced more than $7.2 million in retained revenue. This represents the amount of money that wasn't spent by the end of the 2025 fiscal year and is now available for future ... read more »

"Get your kicks at the Washington County Free Fair 2026" is the theme for this year's Washington County Free Fair running  September 9th through the 12th at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Dewey.    Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Washington County Fre ... read more »

The Board of Osage County Commissioners will convene for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning for what looks to be a standard meeting.   During Monday's meeting, there will be consideration to sign a resolution to advertise for north stall barns at t ... read more »

An affidavit alleges that a Dewey man neglected a vulnerable adult and exploited a disabled adult. Additionally, it is alleged Jeffery Smith manufactured child abuse materials. These are all felonies. He is also being charged with a misdemeanor count of obstructing an officer.   It i ... read more »

A Ramona man was sentenced on Friday afternoon to five years in the Department of Corrections after setting up a camera in the victim's bedroom closet. District Judge Linda Thomas says John Dougherty must serve all five years. Dougherty was also given a $1,000 fine and the victims in the case ... read more »

Bartlesville City Manager Mike Bailey resigned effective immediately Friday after 21 years with the city.   In a resignation letter addressed to Mayor Jim Curd and the City Council, Bailey says he is pursuing opportunities outside of the city. He described serving as city manager as ... read more »

It was a busy week in Washington for Senator James Lankford, who apparently decided to spend his time introducing actual legislation while the rest of D.C. was busy arguing on cable news. From protecting the First Amendment rights of those ministering to our troops, to cutting bureaucratic red ta ... read more »

The Washington County Commissioners have a busy meeting set for Monday morning, with several reports submitted for consideration. Multiple county departments submitted their July end-of-month reports for the commissioners to discuss. Additionally, the commissioners will hear and possibly take ... read more »

Oklahoma gubernatorial candidate Mike Mazzei appeared Friday morning on KWON’s Community Connection alongside former legislative colleagues John Ford and Earl Sears to outline his campaign vision, tax proposals, and education policy ahead of the upcoming August 25 Republican primary runoff. ... read more »

Two Washington County 4-H’ers were recognized for their achievements in 4-H at the Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma Honor Night assembly during the 105th State 4-H Roundup at Oklahoma State University. Jancie Cantrell received a $1,500 Rule of Law Graduating Senior Scholarship spo ... read more »

The Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise has announced a change in print frequency.   The publication stated in its August 5, 2026 edition that beginning Oct. 1, 2026, subscribers will receive printed newspapers twice a week, on Wednesday and Saturday.   The publishers says ... read more »

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bartlesville have received a $5,000 grant to participate in Regal’s 2026 Summer Movie Express program, providing local Club members with an opportunity to enjoy movies and educational activities during the summer. The partnership between Regal and Boys & ... read more »

The Bartlesville City Council approved Monday a $123,891 contract renewal with Grand Mental Health to continue the Police Department's Recovery Support Specialist program for a third year.   The program pairs two certified peer recovery support specialists from Grand Mental Healt ... read more »

Bartlesville families are getting much needed help after Sparklight awarded a $5,000 grant to Bartlesville's Salvation Army. This grant will be used to help families with rent and utility assistance. In the most recent grant cycle, Sparklight has awarded more than $125,000 to 28 nonprofit org ... read more »

The Arvest Foundation has awarded a $3,000 donation to Children's Musical Theatre in Bartlesville to help fund a new exterior sign that will increase the organization's visibility and strengthen its connection with the community. The new sign will be installed on the north side of the ... read more »