The 2025 Pride Festival in Bartlesville has been postponed and public drag show have been banned--not by city officials, but by The Bartlesville Equality Board. The Bartlesville Equality Board recently voted to postpone the city’s 2025 Pride festival and ban public drag performance ... read more »

Radio Oklahoma News Network   Gov. Kevin Stitt issues an executive order Friday halting any public funds to agencies associated with abortion services.   The order specifically directs the agencies to cease all public funding for any individual or organization affiliate ... read more »

Radio Oklahoma News Network A nearly two-year-long federal investigation leads to three Oklahoma inmates being convicted in a federal drug trafficking case.   Zachary Clark, Brandon Horne and Johnny Ross were already serving time in state prison when they directed a methamphetami ... read more »

Radio Oklahoma News Network Tulsa County health officials confirm their first case of West Nile Virus this season.   The health department recommend draining water collectors like buckets, flowerpots and tires. Prevention steps can include wearing insect repellent containing ... read more »

More than 100 friends, family members and associates at the Arvest Friday Forum gathered at Arvest's eastside branch in Bartlesville Friday for the dedication of the Jim Bohnsack Community Room.   Bohnsack hosted the Friday Forum since 1985. He retired to Florida, passing the hos ... read more »

Sometimes facing the world alone is at least half of your problems. A world that is cruel and built for two, sometimes having a partner is the way to go.   At 3 or 4 years old, Little Kitty and Big Kitty have found companionship, safety and comfort in each other since before coming t ... read more »

A Tulsa woman appeared out of custody in Washington County Court on Friday after allegedly applying for a disaster relief loan that she didn't qualify for. Brittany Hester is charged with three felony counts of falsely obtaining credit, being in violation of the Oklahoma Computer Crimes Act a ... read more »

The Board of Osage County Commissioners will convene for what appears to be a brief meeting on Monday morning.  At that meeting, there will be discussion and possible action taken to open and award the bids for the relocation of a section of the grandstands at the Osage County Fairground ... read more »

Truity Credit Union announces the launch of a refreshed brand identity. This transformation is the result of a long-term initiative to modernize Truity’s image while staying true to its core values and mission.   Truity is rolling out a new logo and visual identity across all g ... read more »

Truity Credit Union has launched a new Spirit Debit Card in partnership with Pawhuska Public Schools. This custom-designed card allows members to showcase their Pawhuska pride while supporting local students through every transaction.   The Pawhuska Spirit Debit Card is available wit ... read more »

The Washington County Free Fair is September 2-6, at the Washington COunty Fairgounds in Dewey with a a brand-new theme: Having a Blast!   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION. Free Fair Chaorman Rebecca Moses and Board Member Lucas Foster said the Washington County Free Fair will alway ... read more »

The enrollment period for Pawhuska students will be this coming Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at the elementary cafeteria. Staff will be on hand to help with enrollment from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.    New students must enroll in-person and bring a birth certificate, immunization record ... read more »

The Cherokee Nation is coming to South Coffeyville on Tuesday, August 12th to assist citizens with paperwork or help with getting an updated photo ID. Over the next few months, Cherokee Vote, along with several other Cherokee Nation services will be going across northeast Oklahoma to help meet th ... read more »

Radio Oklahoma News Network A Kay County commissioner has been indicted on 10 felony charges over an alleged cattle theft scheme. 36-year-old Shane Douglas Jones is charged with one count of livestock larceny and nine counts of branding with intent to defraud. The indictment alleges that ... read more »

A routine sanitary sewer system test will take place in the Hillcrest Heights neighborhood next week. The City of Bartlesville will be conducting this test beginning Monday and running through Friday. These tests help identify problems that may arise when heavy rains come. During this time, c ... read more »