It has been proven time and time again; animals are just like children. From short attention spans, to attitudes, to slacking animals definitely have terrible twos.    Four months is not an exception. Alexus Downing, new cat caretaker at the Washington County SPCA, says that Ben ... read more »

Anybody who still needs to apply for FEMA assistance has until the end of the month to do so. This is for Washington, Osage and Nowata County residents who were affected by the storms in late April and early May.   If you were impacted by these storms, FEMA reminds the public that yo ... read more »

The Osage Nation has developed a Pathfinder Development Program, which is there to get tribal members ready for the aerospace and aviation industry. They have partnered with a couple different agencies and are hoping to provide hands-on STEM education for those between the ages of 17 and 21. ... read more »

The former manager of Family Crisis and Counseling Center in Bartlesville was sentenced to federal prison on Wednesday for bank fraud and tax evasion.   69-year-old Deanna Rachel Long will serve 12 months and one day in prison followed by three years of supervised release. She will a ... read more »

Bartlesville Public Schools will have a new Pom Coach for the 2024-2025 season. Gloria Castillo has been appointed to that position. A press release states that Castillo served as an assistant pom coach last year and that Castillo has a lot of experience and knowledge that will serve well in this ... read more »

Cornerstone Classical Academy in Bartlesville is set to embark on an innovative journey this fall with the launch of its High School Leadership Academy. Dale Willis, speaking on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, described the program as a groundbreaking initiative offering a comprehensive curriculum. It blen ... read more »

  U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle, who came under scrutiny for the agency's failure to prevent the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, has resigned.   Cheatle had faced calls to step down since the shooting at a Trump rally on July 13, w ... read more »

A Bartlesville man was seen in court on Tuesday on the charges of unlawful possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm as a convicted felon, maintaining place to sell CDS, and unlawful use of a police radio. Thomas Conway was already ... read more »

After the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump's life, Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle had been under a lot of pressure to take action. Cheatle did so on Tuesday by making the decision to step down from her post.    Following that resignation, Okla ... read more »

The 53rd annual Kihekah Steh Pow-wow to honor all veterans is taking place this weekend in Skiatook. The grand entry is scheduled for 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and will take place at 7 p.m. on Sunday. Gourd dancing will take place nightly as well.    Children through the age ... read more »

Arnold Moore and Neekamp Funeral Home will be celebrating its 100 year anniversary on Wednesday and the public is invited to attend for a day of fun-filled activities. Funeral Director Tim Howell talks about the all-day open house and other festivities they are planning.   In a time ... read more »

The Bartlesville Round-Up Club presents the 43rd Annual Green Country Rodeo beginning Thursday evening and running through Saturday.   Appearing on Community Connection, Tammy Falleaf and Virginia Sloop with the Round-Up Club invited all to this nine-event rodeo that includes enterta ... read more »

The Arvest Foundation recently announced a $3,500 contribution to SAFE-NOW, whose mission is to provide emotional, social and medical support to all individuals affected by sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse. The funds from the donation will be used to support SAFE-NOW’s ... read more »

On Monday, Congressman Josh Brecheen and several members of the House Homeland Security Committee participated in a bipartisan visit to Butler, Pennsylvania—the site of the assassination attempt of President Trump.   “On this trip, it was eye-opening to see that there wer ... read more »

The Board of Osage County Commissioners convened for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning for a brief and productive meeting.   Monday's meeting was the first one since the Board had hired Stacey Brace to be a commissioner's assistant. From now o ... read more »