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Adams Boulevard Narrows in Downtown Bartlesville on Friday
Mar 28, 2024
The outside westbound lane of Adams Boulevard between Dewey Avenue and Johnstone Avenue will be closed most of the day on Friday, March 29, to accommodate the replacement of a chiller at the Bartlesville Public Library, located at 600 S. Johnstone Ave.
Contract crews will close the ... read more »
PSO Earns 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award for Sustained Excellence
Mar 28, 2024
Public Service Company of Oklahoma has been selected as an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for Sustained Excellence from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency . Recipients of this award are ENERGY STAR partners who have an unwavering commitment to saving energy and protecting the environment y ... read more »
Anglers Begin Heading Out to Area Lakes
Mar 28, 2024
Spring has sprung, and although temperatures have been a bit chilly over the past couple of days, many anglers are already heading out to area lakes to fish.
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation says most lakes are reaping good-to-fair results in northeast Oklahoma during this ear ... read more »
Paths to Independence annual 5K and Fun Run
Mar 28, 2024
The Paths to Independence annual 5K and Fun Run that supports educational programs for students with autism is April 29 in Bartlesville.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Christina Scott, whose son attends PTI, said the 5K and Fun Run is a great way to encourage a ... read more »
Long-time City of Bartlesville Employees Retiring
Mar 27, 2024
Two long-time employees for the City of Bartlesville have announced their retirement. Shellie McGill, who serves as Director for the Bartlesville Library and Area History Museum, will be retiring in August and Deputy Police Chief Rocky Bevard will retire at the end of May.
Assistan ... read more »
Price of Hunting, Fishing License to Increase
Mar 27, 2024
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has signed a bill that is raising the prices of hunting and fishing licenses for the first time in more than 20 years. The cost of an annual fishing license will now be $30 and those hunting from out of state will see a price increase of $200.
For hunt ... read more »
Romeo With No Juliette
Mar 27, 2024
Romeo has got nothing on this ball of fur. With his expert biscuit making skills and his straight-to-the-point attitude, he is irresistible. Someone is bound to take him home. Maybe even you will.
Max, a three year old cat at the Washington County SPCA is the world’s greatest lover boy. ... read more »
City of Bartlesville Water Supply Remains in Good Shape
Mar 27, 2024
After a lengthy drought in 2023, rainfall has finally gotten area lakes to hold steady at or above full levels. Here is what Water Utilities Director Terry Lauritsen had to say on the latest report:
“We have had the benefits of some nice rains starting around last Christmas. With the ex ... read more »
Pickleball Courts Coming Along in Bartlesville
Mar 27, 2024
Construction on the pickleball courts began last week. This was a project that voters approved in the 2020 General Obligation Bond Election. There will be six pickleball courts with fencing separating each court. There will be a perimeter fence in place, covered benches and a fenced-off aisle run ... read more »
Free Beading Class Set for Osage Students on Friday
Mar 27, 2024
All Osage students in middle and high school are welcome to attend a free wristlet-beading workshop this Friday at the Wakon Iron Hall in Pawhuska. Supplies will be provided and the Osage Tribal Youth Council says this is an alternative to activities that involve substance abuse.
T ... read more »
Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce Events for April
Mar 27, 2024
Sherri Wilt with the Greater Bartlesville Area Chamber of Commerce was our guest on COMMUNITY CONNECTION on Wednesday.
Sherri announced the chamber events for the month of April. She highlighted several including the Under 40 Emerging Stars of Bartlesville Gala - April 5th 2024
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KANE COLUMN: Legislative Update
Mar 27, 2024
We are back at the Capitol this week, and it's a busy time. This week, Senate bills will be first- and second-read and assigned to House committees, and the same will happen to our bills in the Senate.
We'll have until April 8 to advance bills from our Appropriations & Budget subc ... read more »
SAFE-NOW Walk a Mile in Her Shoes April 20th
Mar 27, 2024
You are invited to SAFE-NOW's 7th annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes fundraiser Walk April 20, 10am at Frank Phillips Park, 222 SW Frank Phillips Blvd in Bartlesville.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Dr. Shelly Holdman with SAFE-NOW said the walk is technically only a 1/2 mile. ... read more »
Oklahoma Union Enrollment
Mar 27, 2024
Oklahoma Union’s Pre-K and Kindergarten enrollment is now open.
Starting April 11 at 9 a.m. in the Elementary gym, parents are asked to have a few records on hand:
Birth Certificate
Proof of residency
Shot records
Tribal records (if applicable)
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Accident at Bison and Nowata Road
Mar 27, 2024
There have been multiple reports of a multi-vehicle accident on the east side of Bartlesville on Wednesday morning.
A reported five-car accident at Bison and Nowata Road was reported just after 8:30. The roads were closed for a short time, but have since been cleared.
We ... read more »