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Osage Nation Opens New Wahzhazhe Health Center
Jul 15, 2025
A big day for the Osage Nation in Pawhuska.
The state-of-the-art, 60,000-square-foot Wahzhazhe Health Center officially opened to the public on Tuesday.
Osage Nation Health System Chief Operating Officer and Clinic Director Kirk Shaw says the new health center has be ... read more »
Osage County Sheriff Says Be Smart at Cavalcade
Jul 15, 2025
Rather watching, competing or being involved in law enforcement to keep the public safe, Osage County Sheriff Bart Perrier has been to all but two Cavalcade Rodeo's in his life.
Perrier competed in the event into his early 20s and actually won the wild cow milking competition w ... read more »
Nowata Co. Commissioners Discuss Courthouse Improvements
Jul 15, 2025
The Nowata County Commissioners met on Monday morning at the Nowata County Courthouse Annex.
The commissioners continued to discuss courthouse improvements. Commissioner Troy Friddle talked about the air conditioning in the courthouse.
The board approved a lease rene ... read more »
Cavalcade Ongoing in Osage County
Jul 15, 2025
The 79th annual Cavalcade Rodeo is upon us in Pawhuska and there are plenty of events taking place all week long at the fairgrounds, with morning and evening rodeo performances and nightly concerts all leading up to the finals on Sunday morning.
Chairman of the yearly event, ... read more »
City of Dewey Shuts Off City's Water
Jul 15, 2025
The City of Dewey has shut off the entire city's water service.
City Manager Kevin Trease has the latest.
The City of Dewey is asking residents to be patient as they work to fix the leak.
Trease said the process to fix the problem will take a few h ... read more »
Bartlesville Regional United Way's Aloha After Dark
Jul 15, 2025
You are invited to a tropical, island-inspired evening benefiting the Bartlesville Regional United Way’s (BRUW) 2025 Annual Campaign at “Aloha After Dark” on Saturday, July 26, 6pm at Osage Casino, Bartlesville (1803 US Hwy 60).
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, ... read more »
Nehemiah House to Host Inaugural Rummage Sale This Weekend
Jul 14, 2025
Nehemiah Community Development is holding its inaugural Rummage Sale on Friday and Saturday, July 18–19, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 222 SE Washington Blvd in the parking lot of the old Emerald Hotel.
All proceeds from the sale will support housing and transportation costs for p ... read more »
Arvest Bank Named to 'Best Companies to Work For' List
Jul 14, 2025
Arvest Bank has been named by U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, as one of the 2025-2026 Best Companies to Work For: Private Companies.
The bank was rated among the top privately owned companies overall and as a top company in the “Financ ... read more »
Bill Knight Ford to Expand to Vinita
Jul 14, 2025
A local car dealership is expanding east.
Bill Knight, principal dealer for Bill Knight Ford, announced his intention to purchase Green Country Ford in Vinita.
Knight says he is excited to continue family-owned, reputable dealerships in northeast Oklahoma.
... read more »
Dewey Woman Facing Felony Drug Charges
Jul 14, 2025
A Dewey woman is facing a felony charge after allegedly possessing methamphetamine.
55-year-old Brenda Kerr was charged on Monday with possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) with intent to distribute.
According to the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics, on Jan. 14, agents performe ... read more »
Nowata Man Dies After June 4 Wreck
Jul 14, 2025
A Nowata man who was involved in a June 4 wreck has died from his injuries.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says 75-year-old Michael Ray Melton, Sr., died July 2 at a Tulsa hospital.
Troopers say Melton was a passenger in a 2015 Infinity QX60 when the vehicle was struck ... read more »
Excess CBRI Funds Being Used to Fix Osage Co Roads
Jul 14, 2025
Osage County has $3.9 million in excess CBRI funds that they have been saving for a rainy day. At Monday's Osage County Commissioners meeting, District Two Commissioner Steve Talburt said he thought the time was now to use that money to make road improvements.
District Th ... read more »
Second Dewey Pet Groomer Charged
Jul 14, 2025
Another Dewey pet groomer has been charged after allegedly performing cruel acts to animals.
35-year-old Loree Bright was charged on Monday with cruelty to animals, a misdemeanor.
According to the Dewey Police Department, Bright allegedly pulled a dog’s ears up and blew a hair dryer ... read more »
Cultural Resource Survey Taking Place in Osage Co.
Jul 14, 2025
At last weeks Osage County Commissioners meeting, board members opened proposals for archeological services to be conducted by a firm. This was a request from the Osage Nation, as the county is looking to make water treatment plant improvements to rural water district number five. JT Darling with ... read more »
Washington Co. Commissioners Extend Contract for Roadside Maintenance
Jul 14, 2025
The Washington County Commissioners held a faily standard meeting Monday morning, where they approved several items of business.
Commissioner Mitch Antle introduced an extended agreement for Shuterra Roadside to continue spraying a vegetation management compound on the sides of roa ... read more »