Despite high water levels, the 2026 Copan Lakeside Fireworks are a go for Friday evening.   The Copan Community Betterment Association holds the annual fireworks extravaganza on the banks of Copan Lake, with the show beginning at 9:45 p.m. Viewing areas are limited this year because ... read more »

The City of Nowata is reminding residents that they are allowed to shoot off fireworks to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday.   Residents are allowed to shoot off fireworks until midnight on the days of July 3 and 4. Permits are not required for fireworks on those dates.   ... read more »

Nowata's Fourth of July celebration is Saturday at Jack Gordon Park and Real Country KRIG 104.9 FM will be broadcasting live from noon to 2 p.m.    As part of their annual fundraiser, the Nowata Fire Department will be serving fish dinners at noon until they run out. Pulled ... read more »

A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly bringing marijuana into jail.   34-year-old Kelley Smith was charged on Wednesday with bringing contraband into a jail. Smith also faces two misdemeanor charges of obstructing an officer.   According to the Bar ... read more »

The Board of Osage County Commissioners held a joint meeting with the Excise Board on Wednesday morning to discuss the 2026-2027 fiscal year budget. As the commissioners discussed each county office and their budgetary request, no budget was passed, but the Excise Board approved temporary appropr ... read more »

Water levels at lakes across northeastern Oklahoma remain well above normal, increasing safety risks for underwater hazards. As of Wednesday morning, Hulah Lake stands 12.5 feet above its normal level, while Copan Lake is 11.5 feet above normal. The Corps of Engineers continues to limit relea ... read more »

The robots are coming to Bartlesville. Thankfully, these ones are here to make art, not take over your job or demand better Wi-Fi. The Bartlesville Community Center will host the opening reception for Josh Waddell’s “Rise of the Robots” exhibit Wednesday, July 1, from 6 to 8 p.m ... read more »

Each summer, Children's Musical Theatre of Bartlesville brings the magic of Broadway to life right here in Bartlesville. This summer, CMT presents Frozen The Musical.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, CMT Artistic Director Roberta Eberhard and youth actors Gabriel Stearman, Na ... read more »

Oklahoma lawmakers are reminding residents that this Fourth of July will come with a little more pop, crackle and patriotic chaos thanks to the new “Rocket’s Red Glare Act.” Senator Bryan Logan and Representative Scott Fetgatter say the law restores the ability for Oklahomans to ... read more »

Arvest Bank has hired former Bartlesville Public Schools Superintendent Chuck McCauley as a commercial banker serving Bartlesville and surrounding communities. McCauley brings more than three decades of leadership experience in public education to his new role, including 25 years with Bartles ... read more »

U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, James Lankford, is weighing in after the Supreme Court’s decision in Trump v. Barbara involving birthright citizenship, saying he disagrees with the ruling and arguing that American citizenship should not be gained through what he calls illegal actions. Lankford ... read more »

Customers of Public Service Company of Oklahoma will see higher electric bills beginning Wednesday as the utility implements interim rates while state regulators continue reviewing its request for a permanent rate increase. The interim rates, which take effect July 1, will increase the averag ... read more »

The Nowata Community Choir is holding a patriotic concert Wednesday and Thursday to celebrate the Independence Day holiday.   The choir will perform two shows this week at the Historic Presbyterian Church in Nowata. The first show will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, the second show will be ... read more »

On Tuesday afternoon, RJ Walker assumed the office of Osage Nation Principal Chief. This comes after Geoffrey Standing Bear's resignation, as he will be sworn in as a member of the Osage Minerals Council on Wednesday. Walker had served as Assistant Principal Chief and he will remain in his cu ... read more »

As America's 250th anniversary approaches, the City of Bartlesville will do its part to take part in the celebration. For the next year, Bartlesville streets will be lined with banners commemorating the founding of the United States.    These banners will be displayed at maj ... read more »