Arvest Bank announces the promotion of Dana May to commercial banker. May has been with Arvest for 15 years, the past seven of those as Commercial Loan Assistant Manager. She began her career as a teller and was quickly promoted to teller supervisor, before progressing into commercial lending ... read more »

CLICK HERE FOR THE AUDIO VERSION OF THIS STORY   In a solemn ceremony outside of Bartlesville Police Headquarters, dozens of Washington County citizens gathered to honor law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice.   The community recognized the peace o ... read more »

Pawhuska Public Schools is facing a possible bond election in the near future. At Monday evening's school board meeting, it was time to pick a firm who would conduct the architectural and construction work if the bond proposition came to pass.   After interviewing several differ ... read more »

This week, the Oklahoma State Legislature passed a bill that will prohibit the use of cell phones and other personal electronic devices during the school day beginning next year. Pawhuska Superintendent Chris Tanner says this is something all schools must abide by and adds that the district needs ... read more »

Have you seen the banners honoring our veterans that the Dewey VFW has placed up along Don Tyler Avenue in Dewey? Lori Herron with the City of Dewey invites you to take a look at them the next time your are in town.    Herron, appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, said you can hono ... read more »

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Oklahoma State University keeps seniors active and social. Geared toward adults 50 and better, OLLI offers courses, travel and social activities to enrich participants’ quality of life. OLLI classes in Bartlesville are starting soon.   ... read more »

Site principals at Pawhuska Public Schools gave their report on the highs and lows of the year to the Board of Education on Monday evening.   Indian Camp Elementary Principal Blayne Shuping gave an overview of MAP testing and how the teachers hope to see growth throughout the year. ... read more »

A Bartlesville woman who was convicted with conspiracy after a murder in Osage County in 2022 is facing a felony charge in Washington County.   37-year-old Dacia Dorris was charged on Tuesday with child neglect.   According to the Bartlesville Police Department, Dorris a ... read more »

A Bartlesville man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly conspiring to rob someone.   34-year-old Adam Martin was charged on Tuesday with conspiracy, feloniously pointing a firearm, attempted robbery with a weapon and threatening to perform an act of violence.   ... read more »

You are invited to a tropical, island-inspired evening benefiting the Bartlesville Regional United Way’s (BRUW) 2025 Annual Campaign at “Aloha After Dark” on Saturday, July 26, 6pm at Osage Casino, Bartlesville (1803 US Hwy 60).   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, ... read more »

The Bartlesville Police Department has announced an increase in traffic enforcement along Highway 75 in response to a recent and significant rise in injury-related accidents. Officers will be conducting enhanced patrols and monitoring for speeding, distracted driving, and other traffic violations ... read more »

Bartlesville Public schools is back on the list of institutions hiring this year!    Although Stephanie Curtis, executive director of personnel at the Bartlesville Education Service Center, says that 85% of the positions they need fillied are full across the board, she does list ... read more »

According to the Mayes County Health Department, 37 million adults have diabetes in the U.S. alone, leaving one in five of them unaware of their symptoms or how to fix them.    The Mayes County Health Department is currently holding free class on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 11:30 ... read more »

Real Country 104.9 K-RIG will broadcast the Copan High School Class of 2025 Graduation on Friday, May 16, at 8pm live from the football field on Hornet Rd. in Copan. This broadcast is sponsored by Bartnet IP and OK Federal Credit Union. ... read more »

The Keep Bartlesville Beautiful Committee (KBB), in collaboration with volunteers from The Lighthouse, completed the planting of vibrant new flora in eight downtown planters as part of its ongoing beautification efforts. The planters, located along the south side of Frank Phillips Boulevard ... read more »