The Oklahoma Department of Health is now confirming four cases of measles in the state, doubling the amount of cases reported last week. According to the health department, there have been potential public exposures to measles at several stores in Owasso and one in Claremore. Symptoms of meas ... read more »

Advanced voting for the USD 436 Special Bond Issue in Caney is underway. Caney voters who are registered may cast their votes in person at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Independence. Votes may be cast in the County Clerk's Office between 8am and 5pm. Advanced voting is ope ... read more »

The Hilton Garden Inn of Bartlesville is looking for the public's assistance in identifying an individual that cause a considerable amount of damage to their property on Tuesday evening. If you have any information regarding this case, you are asked to contact the Hilton Garden Inn or the ... read more »

One of the most exciting rodeo events around is coming back to the Osage County Fairgrounds in Pawhuska. Osage Bronc Days, which will feature the top 30 PRCA bronc riders and 15 of the best local ranch bronc riders is taking place on Saturday, April 5th. Admission to the event costs $25 in ad ... read more »

The Family Health Care Clinic in Bartlesville has announced that it will be closing its doors permanently on April 10. The last day for patient visits will be April 3.   The announcement was made by Janice Shipley, Executive Director of the clinic, on Wednesday's Community Connec ... read more »

Near critical fire weather conditions continue this morning with gusty southwest winds and low humidity values. As a result, the Red Flag Warning continues through 1 PM today. By later today, increasing humidity values behind a cold front will help ease fire weather concerns to some degree despit ... read more »

A Keller, Texas pastor turned himself into the Osage County Jail on Monday morning and is being charged with five felony counts of lewd or indecent acts to a child. The defendant, Robert Morris is the founder of a megachurch in Southlake, Texas. An affidavit states on five different occas ... read more »

After a one million dollar CDBG grant was presented recently to the city of Caney, the funding numbers continue to improve for the connection to Coffeyville and other water projects town-wide. City Administrator Andrea Sibley says the process is basically a snowball effect. ... read more »

A Dewey man is accused of two felony counts of stalking, one misdemeanor count of resisting an officer and one misdemeanor charge of disturbing the peace.   18-year-old Isaac Joseph Turner appeared in court Tuesday via video conference from the Washington County Jail. According to an ... read more »

A Collinsville man was killed Monday morning in a Rogers County collision with a semi-truck. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says 71-year-old Ernest Blakestad was driving a 2000 Ford F-150 on State Highway 20, near the intersection of N. 152nd Avenue just after 6:30 a.m. Troopers say Blakestad fa ... read more »

A Bartlesville man is in jail on a felony charge of animal cruelty after he was reportedly dragging, kicking and punching a puppy.   50-year-old Melvin Meadows, Jr., was arrested Monday afternoon following several witnesses contacting police for the alleged abuse. Police say they fou ... read more »

A Bartlesville woman is facing one felony count of drug trafficking following a traffic stop on Monday night.   36-year-old Amanda Marie Smith was a passenger in a vehicle that was pulled over for a traffic violation just after 11 p.m. Monday near the intersection of Washington Boule ... read more »

The Arvest Foundation has presented a $5,000 check to assist Agape Mission. They will use these funds to feed the hungry, hurting and homeless across Washington County. Arvest Sales Manager Whitney Doolin had the following to say about being able to the organization: “Agape Mission is a ... read more »

The Bartlesville Civitan Club is hosting a fundraising Paddle Party on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 7 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, located at 1060 Swan Drive in Bartlesville. The event aims to bring the community together in support of two great causes.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION ... read more »

With the State of the City address taking place on Thursday, March 27th, several City of Bartlesville offices will be closed for a short time on that day. This includes Bartlesville City Hall, Bartlesville's Public Library, Bartlesville' History Museum and Operations Center.  Off ... read more »