Osage County deputies conducted a traffic stop near Tulsa on Sunday, which resulted in an arrest on several criminal charges. Mikah Washington is being charged with driving under the influence, child endangerment, failure to properly restrain a child, driving while under suspension, failure to ma ... read more »

The Board of Osage County Commissioners will convene for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning.    There will be discussion and consideration to approve upgrades to make the elevator operable and compliant in the courthouse.    Ther ... read more »

The Washington County Commissioners will hold the final meeting of the 2025-2026 fiscal year Monday with several year-end items for consideration. According to the meeting’s agenda, the commissioners will discuss a letter from the county to the Oklahoma Office of Management and Budget o ... read more »

A community fundraiser will be held Saturday evening in Bartlesville to support Michael Majors, a husband and father of two who is battling a rare and aggressive form of heart cancer.    Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Bob Bright with The Elks 1060 said, "Michael Majors ... read more »

Four years after the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade, Senator James Lankford (R-OK) took to the Senate floor this week with a stack of pro-life bills and a familiar Washington tradition waiting for him: politicians arguing about politics. Lankford, chair of the Senate ... read more »

UPDATED Friday, June 26, 2026 at 7:23 AM  EOC Alert: Due to less than expected rainfall the Caney River at Bartlesville will not reach flood stage. Ramona still expects minor flooding.   ORIGINAL STORY:   Flooding on the Caney River is expected to impact several ... read more »

Osage County has seen its fair share of flooding in the last 24 hours. Emergency Manager Jerry Roberts said that as of 5 p.m. Thursday all county roads were open, but it has been a long day keeping up with the heavy rains.   More rain is possible later tonight. Roberts gives advice t ... read more »

You are invited to witness the fantastic flotilla of fake fowl a.k.a The Dewey Duck Derby is Saturday, July 4th from 6-10pm.   You could win cash prizes if your duck crosses the finish line first through fourth.  You can buy your ducks at Dewey City Hall or at Don Tyler Park on ... read more »

A Texas-based IT consulting firm has officially expanded into Bartlesville. The Nine Minds Group, headquartered in Georgetown, is now operating from the historic Old Courthouse building on Frank Phillips Boulevard.   ... read more »

The Arvest Foundation has awarded a $5,000 donation to Churches United for Community Concern, helping the organization meet growing demand for food assistance as costs continue to rise. The donation will support Concern’s food pantry operations, which serve residents throughout Washingt ... read more »

Pawhuska's Fourth of July celebration is on the horizon and there will be many things taking place during this year's Patriotic Party on the Prairie.    Things start Saturday morning with a non motorized parade at 9:30 a.m., which steps off from American Heritage Bank. T ... read more »

A Bartlesville man with two pending assault charges in Washington County is facing an additional criminal charge.   18-year-old River York was charged on Wednesday with domestic assault and battery in the presence of a minor.   According to the Bartlesville Police Depart ... read more »

A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.   27-year-old Blake Sutterfield was charged on Wednesday with aggravated DUI and reckless driving.   According to the Washington County Sheriff's Offi ... read more »

A Shawnee man is facing criminal charges in Washington County after allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol.   25-year-old Kyle Miller was charged Wednesday with DUI and driving with a suspended license.   According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, ... read more »

The Osage County Sheriff's Office worked in conjunction with the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics Marijuana Enforcement Team and seized nearly 13,000 marijuana plants. Additionally, 840.8 pounds of processed marijuana was found.    A Facebook post from the Oklahoma Bureau pf Nar ... read more »