A Skiatook man has been sentenced after a federal grand jury found him guilty of posting threatening messages on social media. Logan Murfin was sentenced to 21 months in prison followed by two years of supervised release after making social media posts threatening to shoot, kill and gun down U.S. ... read more »

The Washington County Commissioners approved a new agreement Monday with DataScout for several services that will be used across all three districts and the county assessor's office.   District 2 Commissioner Corey Shivel says the tools included with DataScout will be extremely h ... read more »

The Board of Osage County Commissioners convened for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning.   During that meeting, the Board approved the purchase of a Kawasaki lawnmower for the fairgrounds for just over $15,000 and a resolution was signed to advertise f ... read more »

The Nowata County Commissioners decided to not intervene with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission regarding a transmission line project from American Electric Power (AEP).   During a regular meeting Monday morning, the board was advised by Assistant District Attorney Ashley Kane to r ... read more »

Classic cars, community, and giving back will once again take center stage as the Oldies ’n Goodies Car Club hosts the 39th Annual Oldies ’n Goodies Car Show on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in downtown Dewey, Oklahoma. This year’s event theme, “A Detour Worth Taking: Nort ... read more »

Due to the sudden resignation of former Bartlesville City Manager Mike Bailey, Mayor James Curd announced in a social media post that the City of Bartlesville is holding a special City Council meeting, provided there is a quorum, to address the situation.   In his post, Mayor Curd sa ... read more »

Let's face it: getting middle-aged men to open up about their feelings is often as easy as assembling IKEA furniture without the manual. Enter Dudes & T.A.C.O.S. (Trailblazing Adventure of Connection, Outreach, and Support), a peer-driven initiative meeting at Cooper Mill on the seco ... read more »

A newly introduced bipartisan bill in the U.S. Senate, the Lebanon Sanctions, Stabilization, and Support Act, aims to curb Iranian influence and dismantle Hezbollah's power in Lebanon.The legislation seeks to empower the Lebanese state to reclaim its sovereignty, establish a monopoly on the u ... read more »

Michael Colaw is running for for Bartlesville City Council Ward 1, saying he wants to help keep the community moving in a positive direction. Colaw said he decided to run because he believes Bartlesville is one of the best places in Oklahoma to live, work and raise a family. He also praised t ... read more »

A Bartlesville resident reported discovering a vandalized Flock automated license plate reader camera near the intersection of Rice Creek Road and Silver Lake Road. Kevin Potter, President of Bartlesville Radio, said the damage appears to have occurred sometime Saturday night or early Sunday ... read more »

The 2025 Osage Nation audit was presented to Principal Chief Joe Tillman on Thursday. Results showed a clean audit and produced more than $7.2 million in retained revenue. This represents the amount of money that wasn't spent by the end of the 2025 fiscal year and is now available for future ... read more »

Lincoln Electric will hold a hiring event Tuesday, Aug. 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 408 U.S. Highway 60 near the Bartlesville airport. The company is seeking applicants for entry-level Wiring Technician positions, along with other entry-level jobs. Applicants should come prepared to intervie ... read more »

Bartlesville Public Schools will host a reception Aug. 19 to officially dedicate the arena at the Bartlesville High School Agriculture Center in honor of former Superintendent Chuck McCauley. The Chuck McCauley Arena Dedication Reception will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug ... read more »

"Get your kicks at the Washington County Free Fair 2026" is the theme for this year's Washington County Free Fair running  September 9th through the 12th at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Dewey.    Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Washington County Fre ... read more »

The Board of Osage County Commissioners will convene for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning for what looks to be a standard meeting.   During Monday's meeting, there will be consideration to sign a resolution to advertise for north stall barns at t ... read more »