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Robots Take Over Bartlesville

Jun 29, 2026

The robots are coming to Bartlesville. Thankfully, these ones are here to make art, not take over your job or demand better Wi-Fi. The Bartlesville Community Center will host the opening reception for Josh Waddell’s “Rise of the Robots” exhibit Wednesday, July 1, from 6 to 8 p.m ... read more »

Kiwanis Freedom Fest, Celebrating America's 250th on July 4th

Jun 29, 2026

Bartlesville Kiwanis and the City of Bartlesville present Freedom Fest, Celebrating America's 250th, on July 4th at Sooner Park starting at 5pm.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Kiwanis membes Karen Wilson and Konrad Brandemuhl announced that Patriot Auto Group has once again ... read more »

KWON Night at the Ballpark Returns July 1

Jun 29, 2026

KWON's annual Night at the Ballpark is set for Wednesday, July 1, at Bill Doenges Memorial Stadium, offering an evening of free family fun as the Bartlesville Indians take on the Tulsa Barons. Gates open for a 5:45 p.m. first pitch, and fans will have plenty of chances to win prizes throu ... read more »

Ascension St. John Applies to Reclassify Nowata Hospital

Jun 26, 2026

Ascension St. John has submitted an application to the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) to reclassify its Nowata hospital.   The application to the OSDH would reclassify its Nowata hospital from a Critical Access Hospital to a Rural Emergency Hospital (REH).   ... read more »

Firefighters Save Home After Late-Night Garage Fire

Jun 27, 2026

Bartlesville firefighters responded to a reported structure fire in the Colonial Estates neighborhood at approximately 11:30 p.m. Thursday. According to a Bartlesville Professional Firefighters Local 200 Facebook post, when crews arrived, they found heavy smoke and flames coming from the ... read more »

UPDATE: CommUNITY Fest Moved Indoors

Jun 22, 2026

UPDATE: Organizers have announced Friday's CommUNITY Fest will be moved indoors to The Center instead of outdoors at Unity Square due to possible weather concerns.   PREVIOUS STORY A celebration of culture, music and community will return to downtown Bartlesville Friday as Co ... read more »

JOM Application Form Open

Jun 26, 2026

Native American students who may qualify for the Johnson O' Malley program are encouraged to apply now. Basic school supplies will be provided to eligible students in each school district within Osage County. The JOM Needs Assessment Survey and student form are available on the Osage Nation w ... read more »

Lake Levels Remain High Ahead of July 4 Holiday Weekend

Jun 26, 2026

Water levels at lakes across northeastern Oklahoma remain well above normal as the busy Fourth of July holiday approaches, prompting continued flood-control operations by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.   As of 2:45 p.m. June 26, Hulah Lake stood more than 10 feet above its normal ... read more »

Osage Nation Outdoor Movie Series Returns

Jun 26, 2026

The Osage Nation Health System has announced its first outdoor movie night series will be The Sandlot next Thursday. This will take place at the Osage Nation Outdoor Health Complex in Pawhuska. The movie will start at dusk.     Families are asked to bring lawn chairs and a ... read more »

Nowata Co. Commissioners Meeting Monday

Jun 26, 2026

The Nowata County Commissioners have a regular meeting scheduled Monday morning at the Nowata County Annex.   The board will review county expenses for the county commissioners and possibly take action on a resolution for the purchase of surplus equipment with Washington County. The ... read more »

Osage Co Woman Facing Several Charges While Driving

Jun 26, 2026

Osage County deputies conducted a traffic stop near Tulsa on Sunday, which resulted in an arrest on several criminal charges. Mikah Washington is being charged with driving under the influence, child endangerment, failure to properly restrain a child, driving while under suspension, failure to ma ... read more »

Osage Co Commissioners to Meet Monday

Jun 26, 2026

The Board of Osage County Commissioners will convene for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning.    There will be discussion and consideration to approve upgrades to make the elevator operable and compliant in the courthouse.    Ther ... read more »

Washington Co. Commissioners to Meet Monday

Jun 26, 2026

The Washington County Commissioners will hold the final meeting of the 2025-2026 fiscal year Monday with several year-end items for consideration. According to the meeting’s agenda, the commissioners will discuss a letter from the county to the Oklahoma Office of Management and Budget o ... read more »

Fundraiser to Benefit Young Father Diagnosed with Rare Cardiac Sarcoma

Jun 26, 2026

A community fundraiser will be held Saturday evening in Bartlesville to support Michael Majors, a husband and father of two who is battling a rare and aggressive form of heart cancer.    Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Bob Bright with The Elks 1060 said, "Michael Majors ... read more »

Lankford Leads Pro-Life Push

Jun 26, 2026

Four years after the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade, Senator James Lankford (R-OK) took to the Senate floor this week with a stack of pro-life bills and a familiar Washington tradition waiting for him: politicians arguing about politics. Lankford, chair of the Senate ... read more »