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Sunset Blvd. near Butler Creek is closed until July due to a bridge replacement project. The $2.1 million project includes bridge deck construction and guardrail improvements. The project is being funded by $1.2 million in sales tax funds and $814,369 in general obligation bond funds. Con ... read more »

The investigation into a fire at a Bartlesville Industrial Park continues. On Tuesday evening, a fire broke out at Blue Whale Materials, but it was put out quickly. No injuries were reported in the outer part of the battery storage facility.     Bartlesville Fire Chief H.C. ... read more »

The City of Nowata has partnered with Waste Connections in Bartlesville to offer monthly bulky waste pickup for residents.   Residents can contact city hall directly at 918-273-3538 to schedule their pickup. The program costs $10 per item that is picked up.   ... read more »

Bartlesville High School presents the musical Grease from May 1-3, 2026, at the BHS Fine Arts Center, 1700 Hillcrest Dr, Bartlesville, featuring performances on May 1-2 at 7:30 p.m. and 2:00pm.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, BHS student cast members Alana Jackson, Eli Swanson, ... read more »

An injury collision involving a juvenile took place in Osage County on Wednesday evening. The collision occurred on a county road near Sand Springs.   A 10-year old juvenile was driving a 125 cc ATV and had a 47-year old male riding behind him. The vehicle was driving at a high rate ... read more »

After a three-day jury trial, a federal jury returned a guilty verdict convicting a Vinita man after he raped a 16-year-old in November 2025.  Garret Lee Monroe, 37, of Vinita and a member of the Northern Arapaho Tribe of Wyoming, was convicted of Aggravated Sexual Abuse by Force in ... read more »

Thunderstorm chances develop late Thursday afternoon, and increase Thursday evening into Friday morning across northeast Oklahoma and southeast Kansas. The listening area has been upgraded to a Level 2 of 5 severe weather risk zone, with a Level 3- of 5 risk indicated in northern Osage County ... read more »

The Senate Judiciary Committee has unanimously approved House Bill 4227, authored by Sen. Darrell Weaver, aimed at strengthening legal protections for victims of child sexual abuse and exploitation. The measure declares any settlement agreement that conceals details related to such claims void an ... read more »

Senator James Lankford and Congressman Blake Moore are leading a bipartisan, bicameral push to speed up hiring across military depots, shipyards, and arsenals. In a letter to the Secretaries of the Air Force, Army, and Navy, the lawmakers highlighted a policy secured in the FY26 National Defense ... read more »

The proposed sports betting bill in the Oklahoma legislature failed to pass the Senate on Wednesday by a 27-21 vote.   House Bill 1047, spearheaded by Representative Ken Lutrell and Senator Bill Coleman, would authorize in-person wagering at tribal casinos and create a framework for ... read more »

A Bartlesville man is facing criminal charges after allegedly fleeing from a police officer.   46-year-old Lillard Bowling, Jr. was charged on Wednesday with obstrucing an officer.   According to the Dewey Police Department, Bowling, Jr. was allegedly approached by autho ... read more »

A Washington County jury awarded a woman more than $2.7 million in damages after she fell during a 2022 ceremony at Bartlesville's Hilton Garden Inn and the hotel requests a new trial.   Tina Greer was inducted into the Bartlesville Sports Commission Hall of Fame during an event ... read more »

Pawhuska's school board meeting was delayed a week after being unable to form a quorum last week. On Tuesday, Travis Jensen was sworn in as the newest school board member. They also hired Patrick McCarty to be the new elementary school principal.    Superintendent Chris Tann ... read more »

A convicted sex offender is facing additional felony charges in Washington County.   48-year-old Bradley Fluegel, of Sedan, Kan. was charged on Wednesday with failing to register as a sex offender and entering a safety zone around a park as a sex offender.   According to ... read more »

The suspect in Monday's shooting in Dewey made an appearance in Washington County District Court on Wednesday afternoon.   20-year-old Stephan Tre Powell, of Dewey, was arrested on Monday after reportedly shooting 20-year-old Chance Smith. Find the full story here.   ... read more »