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James Lankford is touting a new anti-fraud legislative package aimed at recovering billions in stolen COVID-era funds. The package, led by Joni Ernst, bundles together 17 bills under the banner of the Protecting American Taxpayers Act. The goal is to claw back cash, protect taxpayer dollars, and ... read more »

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Northeast Oklahoma is a nonprofit organization that trains volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in the court system in northeast Oklahoma.    CASA volunteers and staff work together to help change a child's li ... read more »

The Bartlesville Public Schools Foundation is hosting a community celebration today, Thursday, April 30, to honor the career and leadership of Superintendent Chuck McCauley.   The come and go event takes place at Hillcrest Country Club, 1901 Price Road, Bartlesville from 4-6pm with a ... read more »

Two Bartlesville residents are facing felony charges after allegedly attempting to steal tire rims.   47-year-old Jason Hall was charged on Wednesday with grand larceny, possession of a firearm after former felony conviction and a misdemeanor charge of possession of a controlled dang ... read more »

A convicted violent offender residing in Bartlesville is facing an additional felony charge.   34-year-old Brixton Schuman was charged on Wednesday with violating the Marry Rippy Violent Crime Registration Act.   According to the Bartlesville Police Department, Schuman a ... read more »

The Oklahoma State University Extension Office is hosting an open house on Monday at the fairgrounds in Pawhuska for those interested in attending. It will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 4-H Educator Rick Clovis gives more details as to why they are putting on the open house.   OSU Ext ... read more »

The Osage County Sheriff's Office reports cameras have captured two individuals believed to be involved in a series of thefts at oilfields in southern Osage County. A Facebook post from the Osage County Sheriff's Office believes the thefts are occurring between Prue and Hominy on County R ... read more »

The Washington County Sheriff's Office assisted the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics with an operation Wednesday morning at a marijuana grow facility on County Road 1400, just north of Dewey.   Undersheriff Jon Copeland says the operation occurred around 8 a.m.   "O ... read more »

The 42nd Annual OKM Music Festival returns June 5–7, 2026, for an extraordinary Americana celebration. Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, OKM's Mary Lynn Mihm said "This year's festival is set against the backdrop of historic Oklahoma landmarks and the iconic Route 6 ... read more »

The Washington Co. Master Gardeners will be at the Bartlesville Farmers Market Saturday, May 2, 8am - 12pm to help you with your gardening questions and more.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Washington Co. Master Gardeners Susan Henning and Patti Linden invited everyone to stop ... read more »

The Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce invites you to Lunch with the Governor on Wednesday, May 29, 11am at Tri County Tech, presented by Stride Bank.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce CEO Tressa Cruse announced this special opportunity to hear from ... read more »

U.S. Rep. Josh Brecheen (R–OK) called into our Bartlesville Radio Studios for his monthly podcast with us. Brecheen said he was grateful no lives were lost after the recent security incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. He also expressed hope that economic pressure will ... read more »

Pioneer Day in Nowata will be June 6 from 12 to 9 p.m. along Main St. in downtown Nowata.   Festivities for the event include a vintage car show, a street dance with live music, and food trucks and vendors will be available.    Click here for the vendor application. ... read more »

With highs struggling to reach 70 degrees this week, it might not feel like pool weather, but the City of Bartlesville has announced city-owned pools will open Saturday, May 23. Public Works Director Keith Henry says they will open the splash pads at Johnstone Park, The Center and Sooner Pool whe ... read more »

Legislation was passed through the Oklahoma Senate on Tuesday that would protect Oklahomans from higher utility costs as more data centers continue to pop up across the state. This would add more transparency requirements and community input for companies wishing to install a data center.  ... read more »