Pawhuska’s Public Library will be hosting a fundraising event at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 31st. This will be in an effort to raise funds for the Pawhuska Public Library Foundation. Authors Cindy Helmer and Ashley Turney will show off their new books, there will be a silent auction, as w ... read more »

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory Washington OK-Nowata-Craig-Ottawa-Tulsa-Rogers and Mayes counties in our listening area from noon to 8pm on Wednesday. Heat index values are expected to reach 106.   Heat related illnesses are possible especially impacting those ... read more »

Rogers State University will launch a Bachelor of Science degree program in elementary education starting in the upcoming fall semester to address a critical shortage of college-prepared elementary school teachers.   The program was approved by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher E ... read more »

Get ready for a healthy blast from the past when "Back in Time: A Journey Through The Decades" comes to the Center in Bartlesville on August 23, at 7:30 p.m.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Jacob Deck with the show“Back in Time: A Journey Through the Decades!&rdq ... read more »

A preventative street maintenance project underway on several of Bartlesville's busiest roads is now set to wrap up in September due to unprecedented rainfall in the area over the past few months and other delays.   City Engineer Micah Siemers and City Manager Mike Bailey say bes ... read more »

The Osage Nation Health System is offering back to school sports physicals, required immunizations and general check-ups at its new location, 316 E. Main Street in Pawhuska. These appointments are available from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30th for new and current Native American p ... read more »

Bartlesville's City Employee Advisory Committee has named Lisa Duncan as the July employee of the month. Duncan is a dispatcher and was nominated by a local citizen Cheryl Tennant who had this to say in her nomination letter:   "She has worked for the City for 10 years and i ... read more »

Dewey Middle School has announced enrollment dates as the school year approaches. Students who did not attend Dewey Schools last year will enroll on July 29. Students are required to bring proof of residence, fill out paperwork and return on Aug. 5 to pick up their class schedule. On Aug. ... read more »

A Rogers County Deputy has been arrested, as it is alleged he was driving drunk while in his patrol car on Monday morning. Justin Book is facing charges of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. An arrest report states Book was off duty at the time and ran over a street s ... read more »

A Sapulpa woman is facing a felony charge after allegedly failing to make child support payments. 35-year-old Barbara Deshazer was charged on Monday with omitting to provide for minor child. According to Oklahoma Child Support Services, Deshazer allegedy owed approximately $11,700 from No ... read more »

A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly threatening to kill someone with a knife. 34-year-old Bradley Holden was charged on Monday with domestic assault with a dangerous weapon. According to the Bartlesville Police Department, on July 14, Holden allegedly held a knife ... read more »

You can enjoy a great meal and outstanding entertainment at Elder Care's Dinner With Friends on Tuesday, August 5, from 5:30 – 7:00 PM at 1223 Swan Drive in Bartlesville   Your $30 ticket includes Chef Pam Beamguard's Chicken Pot Pie with all the fixings you won’t ... read more »

This summer, the Washington County Health Department is offering several classes in an effort to make people healthy across the area. Programs are free, open to the public and take place in Nowata and Bartlesville. Bartlesville’s Walk with Ease takes place at the Bartlesville First Bapt ... read more »

A wreck occurred just before midnight on Monday evening in Osage County. Sheriff Bart Perrier goes on to give more details.     The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is looking to determine what caused the wreck, which is still under investigation. The Osage County Sheriff's Offic ... read more »

CityRide, Bartlesville’s public transit system, will be closed Friday, July 25 for staff training. Officials say the service will reopen as normal on Monday, July 28.   CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON CITYRIDE   Photo courtesy City of Bartlesville ... read more »