Tri County Tech is not only gearing up for the fall semester, but also making sure adult education needs are met, too.   Appearing on Community Connection Thursday morning, Randall Jones, a student success advisor at Tri County Tech, says adult classes and adult career development co ... read more »

Wah-Sha-She Campground at Hulah Lake is closed due to flooding. Campers had to be moved out because of the high lake water. As of Wednesday afternoon, Hulah Lake is nearly 27 feet above normal. The flood pool is nearly 74% full. All gates at Hulah and Copan dams are closed due to flooding ... read more »

Washington County Emergency Management is assessing storm damage from the overnight storms that produced strong winds and heavy rain from Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning.   Deputy Director of Washington County Emergency Management Melissa Mayes provided this assessment upd ... read more »

A public hearing was held on Tuesday evening at Pawhuska's community center regarding the budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. As things stand, the budget that City Manager Jerry Eubanks has presented to the council would cut five jobs from within the City of Pawhuska. This includes three jo ... read more »

Nowata County Emergency Management is assessing storm damage after harsh winds and more rain came through Nowata County on Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.   Emergency Manager Laurie Summers talked about the current damage assessment.   Nowata County Emergency Manag ... read more »

The City of Bartlesville has opened the tree disposal site for residents who suffered damage during the overnight storms effective immediately. It will remain open for two weeks.  The site is located on the west side of Bartlesville on Highway 60 just east of the Green Country Rodeo Aren ... read more »

Osage County suffered major storm damage on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning crews continue to clean up in the aftermath. As of noon, Emergency Manager Jerry Roberts says the entire town of Pawhuska remains without power.    Roberts added crews are still assessing damage. ... read more »

A flood warning has been issued for the Caney River until Thursday evening.   The Caney River is expected to crest at approximately one foot over flood stage. At this level, minor agricultural flooding is expected from Bartlesville to Ochelata and moderate agricultural flooding from ... read more »

Pawhuska suffered major damage from the overnight storms that impacted northeast Oklahoma. This has caused several businesses and organizations to close on Wednesday. All City of Pawhuska offices, Osage Nation offices, the Osage County Courthouse and public library are closed on Wednesday. Ci ... read more »

The storms packing high winds Tuesday night knocked down even more tree branched and limbs. In checking with Bartlesville city hall, Communications Director Kelli WIlliams said assesments are underway to determine whether the free dumping site west of town will reopen. ... read more »

Bartlesville High School Graduation, a new school board member, and no virtual days starting this fall were the main topics of our discussion with Chuck McCauley, Bartlesville Public Schools Superintendent, on COMMUNITY CONNECTION    The BHS graduating class of 2025 had a pictur ... read more »

Hurricane strength winds during overnight storms across the KWON/KRIG/KYFM/KPGM listening area caused considerable damage to homes and vehicles, and thousands of people are without power. According to Washington County Emergency Management Deputy Director Melissa Mayes, 100 mph winds were rep ... read more »

The City of Pawhuska is gearing up for its Fourth of July festivities in just over two weeks. This year's parade will start at 9:30 a.m. on that Friday. If interested in participating, you can register the day before at the Pawhuska Chamber of Commerce office or on the day of starting at 9 a. ... read more »

At Monday evening's school board meeting in Pawhuska, action was taken to bring on Stephen H. McDonald & Associates, Inc. to be the financial consultant as the upcoming bond election. Vice President of Stephen H. McDonald & Associates, Inc. Heather Reichert says they will take care of ... read more »

Former state senator Marty Quinn says he’s preparing to jump back into public service by running of Oklahoma’s top insurance job.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Quinn and former state representative Earl Sears revealed the aim to officially launch a campaign for Okl ... read more »