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Washington Co. Commissioners Honor OKWU

Jun 09, 2025

The Washington County Commissioners honored an area basketball team, talked rain and approved agreements at their regular Monday-meeting in downtown Bartlesville.  First on the agenda, a proclamation honoring the Oklahoma Wesleyan Men's basketball team, which played for an NAIA natio ... read more »

Christian Business Leaders Launch Business Makers Network Event in Bartlesville

Jun 09, 2025

A new faith-based business networking group, the Business Makers Network, is inviting Christian business owners and professionals in Bartlesville to connect, collaborate, and grow their impact for the community and for Christ during a two-day event June 19–20 at Frankie P’s, 319 ... read more »

Kids Fest: Be There Or Be Square

Jun 09, 2025

 Kids Fest is up and around the corner!    Starting June 21st-22nd from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Kids Fest is starting to look like Bartlesville's own Worlds of Fun.   Kevin Hoch, ceo of the Frank Phillips Foundation and operations officer for Woolaroc, says that ... read more »

Cherokee Nation General Eleciton Results

Jun 09, 2025

The results of the Cherokee Nation General Election are in. For District 11 Tribal Councilor, Kendra Sue McGeady earned 62% of votes against challengers Janatha Ketchum-Carter and Timothy Tyler Keeton.  A total of 70 votes were cast at the South Coffeyville polling locatio ... read more »

Osage Hills State Park Back Open, Use Caution

Jun 06, 2025

Osage Hills State Park is back open, but you are asked to use caution through tomorrow afternoon. Due to flooding, the park has opted to cancel the National Trails Day event.  The Free Fishing Clinic that was scheduled for today was also canceled. A rescheduled date has not been issued. ... read more »

Wham-bam Thank You Ma'am: SPCA Feature Pet Of The Week

Jun 06, 2025

Bamm-Bamm is a name made familiar by the Flintstones. Bamm-Bamm only goes wham-wham, but what was learned from the Flintstones was that sometimes that can come in handy.   Bijou Smith, med tech at the Washington County SPCA, introduces Shabam, a hound, pit bull mix with enough energy ... read more »

Osage Co Commissioners to Meet Monday

Jun 06, 2025

The Board of Osage County Commissioners will convene for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning.    At that meeting, the Board will consider signing a contract with Tisdale & O'Hara, PLLC for legal services where necessary with regard to certa ... read more »

Wash. Co Man Charged With Second Degree Burglary

Jun 06, 2025

A Washington County man finds himself in jail on a second degree burglary charge after allegedly breaking into a local business and taking items from the store.    Deputies were dispatched to the local store on Tuesday morning and were told by employees that the defendant, James ... read more »

Bartlesville Man Charged With Public Intoxication

Jun 06, 2025

A Bartlesville man is in jail on a public intoxication charge that occurred on Thursday evening. Deputies responded to a call regarding a disturbance, as dispatch advised that the defendant, Kahlan Edens was having mental issues. There was also a concern Edens was going to harm his grandmothe ... read more »

Caney River to Hit Flood Stage Friday Night

Jun 06, 2025

With the heavy rains that affected the area overnight, the Caney River is expected to reach flood stage at 7 p.m. tonight in Bartlesville. Washington County Emergency Manager Kary Cox expects damage to be minimal.   In Ramona, Cox says the Caney River will crest shortly after midnigh ... read more »

Another Scam Targeting Citizens

Jun 06, 2025

The Washington County Sheriff's Office is warning of yet another scam. This one is a text stating they are with the Oklahoma Department of Motor Vehicles giving you a final notice to pay your bill.    Sheriff Scott Owen provides more details.   If you feel like ... read more »

Friday's Storms Brought Rain and Wind-More On The Way

Jun 06, 2025

A radar-indicated tornado was identified by the National Weather Service in east-central Osage County near Wynona early Friday morning. We are awaiting possible damage reports from that area.   A little more than 2 inches of rain fell in Osage and northern Washington counties before& ... read more »

Washington County Prepares for Annual Property Resale Auction

Jun 06, 2025

Bargain hunters and curious onlookers alike will gather Monday, June 9, as the Washington County Treasurer’s Office holds its annual property resale auction.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Washington County Treasurer Melissa Thornbrugh and Deputy Treasurer Jenni ... read more »

Heavy Rains Impact Nowata County

Jun 06, 2025

Northeast Oklahoma was affected by drenching overnight rains. Parts of Nowata County saw more than two and a half inches of rain and Emergency Manager Laurie Summers says she is unable to get out of her driveway and inspect the roads, but she said people should know what to avoid after previous s ... read more »

Washington County Road Closures

Jun 06, 2025

The heavy rainfall Friday morning has caused a few Washington County Roads to be closed off to traffic.   According to Meliisa Mayes with Washington County Emergency Management, Durham east of Highway 75 is closed. Additionally,  3990 between 1100 Road and 900 Road is cl ... read more »