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The Osage County Sheriff's Office plans to launch a D.A.R.E. program for Osage County schools this fall. The drug abuse resistance education program is part of the commitment to educating the youth on the dangers of drugs.  Deputy Derrin Jorgensen recently attended a conference in wh ... read more »

Pawhuska Public School is warning of a scam that could be sent in the mail. They warn that a company is requesting parents or guardians complete a form and pay a fee to be a member of the National Honor Society.    Pawhuska Public Schools warns that this doesn't qualify stud ... read more »

Elder Care's Cool Room Project is designed to offer relief to seniors in our community who do not have air conditioning in their homes during the hottest months of the year. Windo unit air conditioners are available for then to use for 3 years to those who qualify.   Appearing on ... read more »

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

Coffeyville firefighters rescued a dog from the Verdigris River on Wednesday night after locating the animal clinging to the riverbank downstream from the city's water treatment plant. Emergency crews responded to a report of a dog in distress on River Road below the city's water trea ... read more »

Water levels at lakes across northeastern Oklahoma remain well above normal, but are receding as the Independence Day holiday weekend approaches. As of Thursday morning, Hulah Lake stands more than 12 feet above its normal level, while Copan Lake is just over 11 feet above normal. The Corps o ... read more »

Despite high water levels, the 2026 Copan Lakeside Fireworks are a go for Friday evening.   The Copan Community Betterment Association holds the annual fireworks extravaganza on the banks of Copan Lake, with the show beginning at 9:45 p.m. Viewing areas are limited this year because ... read more »

The City of Nowata is reminding residents that they are allowed to shoot off fireworks to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday.   Residents are allowed to shoot off fireworks until midnight on the days of July 3 and 4. Permits are not required for fireworks on those dates.   ... read more »

Nowata's Fourth of July celebration is Saturday at Jack Gordon Park and Real Country KRIG 104.9 FM will be broadcasting live from noon to 2 p.m.    As part of their annual fundraiser, the Nowata Fire Department will be serving fish dinners at noon until they run out. Pulled ... read more »

A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly bringing marijuana into jail.   34-year-old Kelley Smith was charged on Wednesday with bringing contraband into a jail. Smith also faces two misdemeanor charges of obstructing an officer.   According to the Bar ... read more »

The Board of Osage County Commissioners held a joint meeting with the Excise Board on Wednesday morning to discuss the 2026-2027 fiscal year budget. As the commissioners discussed each county office and their budgetary request, no budget was passed, but the Excise Board approved temporary appropr ... read more »

Water levels at lakes across northeastern Oklahoma remain well above normal, increasing safety risks for underwater hazards. As of Wednesday morning, Hulah Lake stands 12.5 feet above its normal level, while Copan Lake is 11.5 feet above normal. The Corps of Engineers continues to limit relea ... read more »

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 »

Each summer, Children's Musical Theatre of Bartlesville brings the magic of Broadway to life right here in Bartlesville. This summer, CMT presents Frozen The Musical.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, CMT Artistic Director Roberta Eberhard and youth actors Gabriel Stearman, Na ... read more »

Oklahoma lawmakers are reminding residents that this Fourth of July will come with a little more pop, crackle and patriotic chaos thanks to the new “Rocket’s Red Glare Act.” Senator Bryan Logan and Representative Scott Fetgatter say the law restores the ability for Oklahomans to ... read more »