The auction of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Price Tower in downtown Bartlesville has been canceled, for now. The Tulsa World reports the online auction was canceled at the request of Cynthia Blanchard, the owner of the troubled building. Blanchard originally listed the Price Tower with the ... read more »

The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality has issued an ozone alert for Friday, for the Tulsa metropolitan area — including all cities and towns in Washington, Nowata and Osage counties. Air quality is expected to diminish through Friday night with the buildup of ozone near the g ... read more »

A Washington County man was booked into the Washington County Jail late Tuesday evening on a misdemeanor DUI charge. The defendant, Jesse Womack has several other pending cases at this time.   When officers made contact with Womack, he was asleep in the back of the vehicle with the k ... read more »

A Bartlesville man was seen out of custody at the Washington County Courthouse on Wednesday on felony child abuse charges dating back to 2022. Steven Bridendolph was brought in on a $50,000 warrant.   There was an initial police report filed by the female victim in 2022 against Bride ... read more »

The Oklahoma Historical Society and the Osage Nation have signed a service contract that will allow the tribe to take over the day-to-day operations of the White Hair Memorial, located between Fairfax and Hominy. The date for reopening the site is still pending. The White Hair Memorial is loc ... read more »

A Claremore man was sentenced Wednesday to 50 years in federal prison after admitting to sexually abusing a toddler.   26-year-old Brayden Kent Bull received the sentence in a Tulsa federal courtroom. He will also be under lifetime supervision following his release from prison. & ... read more »

  The Bartlesville Regional United Way has been full throttle this fall with a record-breaking golf tounament that brought in $1.2 million and the just-completed Day of Caring.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, CEO Lisa Cary and Katie Zaun thanked the many sponsors and vo ... read more »

There is currently a water line break affecting residents within Pawhuska. According to a City of Pawhuska Facebook post, the break is at the intersection of Boundary Ave and Wakon Iron Blvd.   Crews are waiting on line locates so that they can begin fixing the break. In the meantime, lo ... read more »

The highly anticipated OKM Music Oktoberfest is set to return to Bartlesville on October 5, on Dewey Ave between 4th and 5th street from noon to 8pm promising an unforgettable blend of traditional German festivities and local charm.  Celebrated for its vibrant showcase of Bartlesvil ... read more »

The Bulldoggera Golf Tournament is approaching and Early Registration ends on Oct. 9th.   The Bulldoggers Golf Scramble will be at the Adams Golf Club on Saturday Oct. 26th in Bartlesville with a limit of 25 teams with four players per team.    Registration opens at ... read more »

The November 5, 2024, election is weeks away The Bartlesville League of Women Voters believes the freedom to vote is a nonpartisan issue.   Joining us on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Fran Stallings with The Bartlesville League of Women Voters stressed that their organization is about voter ... read more »

A Tulsa filmmaker has been named a 2024 MacArthur Foundation Fellow, also known as a “Genius Grant” recipient. 44-year-old Sterlin Harjo, whose work includes the groundbreaking television series “Reservation Dogs,” is one of 22 recipients of the fellowship award. Harjo ... read more »

Young Scholars of Bartlesville will get a boost in support thanks to a $4,500 donation from the Arvest Foundation. The funds from the contribution will support Young Scholars of Bartlesville's mission to mentor and empower students to earn college degrees. Young Scholars of Bartlesville c ... read more »

Sample ballots are now available for the Nov. 5 election. Voters can download a sample ballot using the State Election Board’s “OK Voter Portal,” or pick up a copy at the Washington County Election Board during normal business hours. Washington County Election Board Secr ... read more »

The Nowata Community Foundation (NCF) is thrilled to announce the 5th Annual Golf and Ghouls event, taking place Saturday, October 12, 2024, at the Nowata Country Club. This highly anticipated fundraiser celebrates the life and legacy of G.L. Myers Jr., a beloved figure credited with turning Nowa ... read more »