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Ochelata woman charged with domestic abuse

Sep 13, 2024

31-year old Amanda Blevins of Ochelata is accused of a felony charge of Domestic Abuse after an incident on Friday morning where she allegedly pushed an alleged victim during an argument, causing him to bleed. Bartlesville Police arrived on scene at 7:17 Friday morning where they got account from ... read more »

GSA Cookies on Tap Returns

Sep 13, 2024

Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma presents the second annual Cookies on Tap fundraiser at Cooper and Mill Brewing Company  on Wednesday, September 18 , 4:30-8 p.m.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Pam Crawford and Christine Boyd said uour $50 tickets treats you to the  Gi ... read more »

Wesleyan Christian School Receives Smart Board Won in Contest Hosted by Video Reality and Bartlesville Radio

Sep 13, 2024

Wesleyan Christian School (WCS) in Bartlesville is celebrating a new technological addition to their classrooms this week, thanks to their win in a regional contest held by Bartlesville Radio and Video Reality, an Oklahoma City-based audio/video solutions company.   Last spring, the ... read more »

Pawhuska City Manager, Police Chief at Odds

Sep 12, 2024

Pawhuska Police Chief Lorrie Hennesy was placed on administrative leave, with pay on Thursday, Aug. 15. Another officer was suspended from duty with pay in mid-July.   Pawhuska City Manager Jerry Eubanks presented a memo to the city council on Tuesday stating that a risk management a ... read more »

Commissioners May Appoint New County Assessor

Sep 13, 2024

The Washington County Commissioners may appoint a county employee as the County Assessor during Monday morning’s meeting. According to an agenda, the commissioners are expected to call a closed-door executive session to interview Steve Campbell for the Assessor position. Campbell alread ... read more »

Phillips 66 to Announce Third-Quarter Financial Results

Sep 13, 2024

Phillips 66 executive management will host a webcast at 11 a.m. Central on Tuesday, Oct. 29, to discuss the company’s third-quarter 2024 financial results, which will be released earlier that day. To access the webcast, go to the Events and Presentations section of the Phillips 66 Inves ... read more »

Dora Smith-Patzkowski Honored by Oklahoma's "55 Over 55"

Sep 13, 2024

The "55 Over 55" list highlights remarkable Oklahomans who defy the notion that their best years are behind them. Among this year's honorees is Bartlesville resident and Cherokee Nation Tribal Council member Dora Smith-Patzkowski. ... read more »

Gov. Stitt Delays Vote on Minimum Wage Hike Until 2026

Sep 12, 2024

Oklahomans will have a chance to vote on whether to steadily increase the state's minimum wage to $15 an hour, but not until 2026. Gov. Kevin Stitt signed an executive order this week placing State Question 832 on the primary election ballot in June 2026. Supporters who gathered enough si ... read more »

Bartlesville Municipal Airport Gears Up for Exciting Aviation Event: 2024 Back to Bartlesville Regional Fly-In

Sep 12, 2024

Aviation enthusiasts are in for a treat as Bartlesville Municipal Airport hosts the highly anticipated 2024 Back to Bartlesville Regional Fly-In, offering two full days of thrilling activities. The event is scheduled for September 21-22 and will take place at the airport, located just west of Bar ... read more »

Convoy of Hope Visiting Bartlesville on Sept. 28

Sep 12, 2024

Convoy of Hope is partnering with local businesses, churches, government agencies and nonprofits to spread kindness to residents of Bartlesville. On Saturday, Sept. 28, Convoy of Hope will host a free event beginning at 10 a.m. at Johnstone Park that will offer goods and services, including g ... read more »

Bartlesville Salvation Army Gears Up for the Holidays

Sep 12, 2024

Things are busy with our Bartlesville Salvation Army as they prepare for the upcoming Thanksgiving time Community Meal at the Citadel and the Christmas time Angel Tree. Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Lt. Tonya Swain and Veronica Ramirez talked about both events.   Lt. Swain said ... read more »

PODCAST: Sen. James Lankford Talks Funding and The Year of the Tax

Sep 12, 2024

U.S. Senator James Lankford joined Bartlesville Radio for his monthly podcast with us.   The Senator said lawmakers are busy trying to get 12 appropriation bills passed but he said Sentate President Chuck Schumer has not called for even one of those bills. Lawmakers have just a coupl ... read more »

FAFSA Q&A Community Event Sponsored by Oklahoma Wesleyan University

Sep 11, 2024

  If you are a parent of a college-bound student, you'll not want to miss this free presentation on financial aid at Oklahoma Wesleyan University , Thursday, September 12, at 6:30pm at the OKWU Chapel.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION,  Shala LaTorraca  and ... read more »

Osage Nation Has Land Put into Trust

Sep 11, 2024

A fee-to-trust application has been approved for the Osage Nation. This means the 41,521 acre Osage Nation ranch has been transferred from the Osage Nation to the United States, in trust, and will benefit the Osage Nation. This action occurred in late August and here is what Chief Geoffrey Standi ... read more »

Oklahoma Supreme Court denies a request to reconsider Tulsa Race Massacre lawsuit dismissal

Sep 11, 2024

The Oklahoma Supreme Court has rejected a request to reconsider its ruling to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the two known living survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. The court on Tuesday turned away the request by 110-year-old Viola Fletcher and 109-year-old Lessie Benningfield Randle to r ... read more »