So, you think you know Bartlesville? Leadership Bartlesville just might prove you wrong. Leadership Bartlesville will soon be accepting applications for its next class.    Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Laura Gorman with Leadership Bartlesville said, "The long-running l ... read more »

The 122nd Bartlesville Regional Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala & Awards set for Tuesday, May 12. The annual event celebrates  local businesses, community leaders, and volunteers who have made a significant impact on the area.    Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Tress ... read more »

I guess dry land egg hunts are just too mainstream now, the Richard Kane YMCA is hosting an “Easter Egg Splash” on March 28 from 1 to 2 p.m. at its location on North Osage. For $12, kids can trade in grass stains for chlorine and go diving, well, politely swimming, for eggs in a pool. ... read more »

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The Board of Nowata County Commissioners is holding an emergency meeting Wednesday afternoon at 1 p.m. to potentially issue a burn ban. The National Weather Service says strong southwest winds along with near record high temperatures are expected Thursday afternoon into the early evening hour ... read more »

On Tuesday, one of the largest energy companies in the nation made donations to organizations across Osage County. The aim of the check presentations was to help first responders, assist in disaster relief and educate the youth in agriculture education.    These check presentati ... read more »

The Nowata Fire Department has implemented a burn ban due to near critical fire weather conditions Thursday and Friday.   According to the National Weather Service, near record high temperatures along with strong southerly winds will lead to near critical grassland fire spread rates ... read more »

The Osage Nation is partnering with local communities to improve recreational spaces at area schools. One such place is Barnsdall Elementary, where local delegates gathered to begin improvements to its outdoor space.    Barnsdall Elementary School Principal Dr. Melanie Sweeney h ... read more »

Cherokee Nation Behavioral Health is teaming up with Dartmouth College to design an app to promote wellbeing.   The app is part of a research project designing a digital version of Connect Kits for Family Action, a family program to help prevent drug use and promote wellbeing. &n ... read more »

Political leaders from across the state are congratulating Bartlesville native Alan Armstrong on his appointment to the U.S. Senate.   Armstrong was officially named Gov. Kevin Stitt's choice to replace Markwayne Mullin during a news conference Tuesday morning at the State Capito ... read more »

The Inter-State Farm & Home Show comes to Nellis Hall at Coffeyville Community College on this Friday, March 27th and this Saturday, March 28th, and it is presented by Bartlett Co-op.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Bartlesville Radio Sales Manager Tami Brinkman said, " ... read more »

UPDATE: Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has selected Bartlesville native Alan Armstrong to replace Sen. Markwayne Mullin who has been confirmd as Secretary of Homeland Security. ORIGINAL STORY: Gov. Kevin Stitt’s reported pick to possibly replace Sen. Markwayne Mullin has ties to Bar ... read more »

In a shocking twist no one could have possibly predicted, the Oklahoma Senate has unanimously agreed that maybe, just maybe, kids shouldn’t be left alone with artificial intelligence. State Senator Ally Seifried is spearheading tha ... read more »

In a rare moment where lawmakers collectively agreed on something other than lunch plans, State Senator Kristen Thompson pushed Senate Bill 1833 through the Oklahoma Senate on a 38–6 vote. The measure now heads to the House, carrying the noble mission of improving Oklahoma’s SNAP prog ... read more »

The Senate on Monday confirmed Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin as Homeland Security secretary in a 54-45 vote, largely along party lines. Democrats John Fetterman and Martin Heinrich supported the nomination, while Republican Rand Paul opposed it. Mullin, appointed by Donald Trump, replaces fo ... read more »