Bartlesville brought home three top awards Tuesday from the Oklahoma Travel Industry Association's Redbud Awards at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma.   Visit Bartlesville received the Tourism Organization of the Year- Small Budget award and the ... read more »

As the June primary election nears, the Osage County Election Board reminds citizens Friday, May 22 is the last day to register to vote. Election Board Secretary Kelly Choteau says U.S. citizens who are Oklahoma residents are eligible to vote. Voters must be 18 years of age by election day.  ... read more »

It has been two years since a powerful EF-4 tornado ripped through Barnsdall, killing two and injuring 33 more. It has been a slow process, but homes are being rebuilt and the phrase "Barnsdall Strong" has never seemed more fitting.    When interviewing Dan Ravelette a ... read more »

Oklahoma GOP Lieutenant Governor candidate T.W. Shannon appeared on COMMUNITY CONNECTION with former state representative Earl Sears on Wednesday. Shannon talked about his policy priorities and his recent endorsement from President J. Donald Trump. Shannon said the endorsement signals his &q ... read more »

The flushing and testing of water hydrants continue across Bartlesville. This is part of annual program to the ensure hydrants are working properly. Testing is being done in sections from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Fridays.   Crews are ... read more »

Bartlesville SUNFEST Celebrates America’s 250th   SunFest 2026, known as "Oklahoma's biggest outdoor picnic," returns to Sooner Park from May 29–31. This year’s three-day festival celebrates the U.S. 250th birthday with a wide and varied  lineup o ... read more »

Oklahoma Senator Bill Coleman has advanced a bill to the governor’s desk that would protect domestic abuse victims from their abuser after they are released on bail. The legislation would require the most egregious offenders to wear GPS ankle monitors while out on bail. This bill passe ... read more »

"The Wall That Heals," a 141-panel replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is now in Bartlesville, at Lee Lake.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Peter King and Tammy Widener with the Phillips 66 Veterans Employee Network said that Bartlesville was selected as one of on ... read more »

This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating the women who shaped us… one story at a time. We want to hear your fondest memory of your Mom—the moment that still makes you smile, laugh, or maybe even tear up a little.    Mickey Easley is today's lucky en ... read more »

Oklahoma Union High School senior Amina Washington is the 2026 Patriot Auto Student of the Year, powered by Truity Credit Union and Bartlesville Radio.   Amina won a 2026 Chevy Trax with tag, tax and title paid; and a $10,000 annual scholarship for four years from Oklahoma Wesleyan U ... read more »

Ascension St. John Jane Phillips Medical Center has a new robotic surgery unit, and is inviting the public to learn about the state-of-the-art technology. The Da Vinci 5 surgical robot was installed earlier this year and performed its first Bartlesville surgery in February. On Thursday, J ... read more »

 Legislation aimed at expanding access to funding for charter school facilities has been signed into law by the governor. House Bill 3372, authored by Rep. Rob Hall, R-Tulsa, creates new financial tools to help charter schools secure funding for buildings and infrastructure needs. &q ... read more »

Tulsa police have wrapped up a rock-and-roll whodunit with a tidy ending. The stolen tour trailer belonging to 100.1 KYFM artist Josey Scott has been recovered, the gear is all accounted for, and a suspect is now in custody. The trailer, swiped earlier this week, carried essential equipment for S ... read more »

This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating the women who shaped us… one story at a time.   We want to hear your fondest memory of your Mom—the moment that still makes you smile, laugh, or maybe even tear up a little. Was it something she said… something she ... read more »

Automated license plate readers, commonly known as Flock cameras, will remain in use in Bartlesville for now as city leaders consider potential changes and alternative vendors.   The City Council on Monday delayed action on proposed amendments from Ward 1 Councilor Tim Sherrick, a lo ... read more »