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Osage Nation Working to Prevent Child Abuse

Apr 16, 2025

The Osage Nation is aiming to shed light on child abuse and how to prevent it from happening, as they are putting on a free, community-wide event next Friday. The Social Service Center hopes to educate the community and share with them the importance of protecting our youth.    ... read more »

OKU Baseball Back in Win Column

Apr 16, 2025

Oklahoma Union baseball got back in the win column on Tuesday with a run-rule win over the Caney Valley Trojans in six innings, 12-4. A back-and-forth game early, OKU was in a 3-3 tie through three innings before blowing it open late. The Cougars hung seven runs on the Trojans in the top o ... read more »

Man Who Went Missing Found Dead

Apr 16, 2025

An Osage County man who went missing in December was found dead on Tuesday. The News on 6 reports that Zachary Smith was found in McIntosh County and his car was located about a mile away. The Osage County Sheriff’s Office says the Medical Examiner’s Office will determine Smith&rs ... read more »

Cherokee Nation Economic Impact Report

Apr 16, 2025

Recently, Cherokee Nation announced its latest economic impact report. Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. said the biannual report is an analysis of financial reach throughout our 14-county reservation.    Hoskin said, "Once again, the math shows cont ... read more »

Chamber Hosts Day at the Capitol

Apr 16, 2025

Last Wednesday, April 9, marked the Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce's annual Day at the Capitol. The yearly chartered bus trip to Oklahoma City included a group of 30 turnpike travelers including members of Leadership Bartlesville Class 34. Special guest speakers included Gov. Kevin ... read more »

The Great Bartlesville Egg Hunt April 19th

Apr 16, 2025

Join us this year on April 19th for You are invited to participate in the 4th year of The Great Bartlesville Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19, 10am at Unity Square.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Erich Minton said, "This is your chance to find a one of a kind hand made glass ... read more »

Bartlesville City Survey Open

Apr 15, 2025

A city-wide survey for Bartlesville residents is now open. Residents will be able to give their take on government services and quality of life in the community. Results of this survey will show the city's strenths, how it can improve and what matters most to Bartlesville residents. City Mana ... read more »

Tri County Tech Foundation to Receive $10,000 from The Arvest Foundation

Apr 15, 2025

The Arvest Foundation recently announced a $10,000 donation to the Tri County Tech Foundation to support scholarships for young adults in the area. Arvest Bank local president David Nickel and Arvest Wealth Management trust officer Eric Cook presented the check to Kim Smith, Chief Admini ... read more »

KANE COLUMN: Budget Concerns, Fiscal Responsibilities

Apr 15, 2025

We are now officially halfway through our legislative session. Now that the House and Senate have swapped bills, House committees have begun meeting to consider Senate measures. That work will continue over the next few weeks. Thousands of Oklahomans recently visited the State C ... read more »

Bartlesville Man Charged With Stalking

Apr 15, 2025

A Bartlesville man is facing felony charges after allegedly stalking a victim and violating a protective order.   49-year-old Christopher Curry was charged on Tuesday with stalking in violation of a court order.   According to an investigator with the District Attorney&# ... read more »

Osage Co. Event Venue Broken Into, Suspect Found

Apr 15, 2025

Early Tuesday morning, a subject broke into an Osage County event venue. The subject, Kane Alexander Martin fled the scene, but was found shortly after by deputies from the Osage County Sheriff's Office. Captain Herb Cline provides more details.    Martin is being held in th ... read more »

Two Women Sue BPD Officers for Assault, False Arrest

Apr 15, 2025

Two women have sued the city of Bartlesville and Bartlesville Police officers Reed Blackard and Levi Johnson claiming injuries from two separate arrests.   In the civil suit filed Monday in Washington County District Court, Misty Armitage and Glenda Martin allege Bartlesville police ... read more »

Pawhuska School Board Has Routine Meeting

Apr 15, 2025

The Pawhuska School Board met for a routine meeting on Monday evening at the Administration Building.    At that meeting, an updated agreement was signed with Oklahoma Teacher and Leadership Effectiveness. This is a tool to evaluate teachers across the district.    ... read more »

PTI: Light It Up Blue 2025 5K and Fun Run April 26th

Apr 15, 2025

You are invited to participate in the Light It Up Blue 2025 5K and Fun Run  to benefit Paths to Independence on Satuday,  April 26, at at 8:00 a.m.    Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Katelyn Shorter, P.E. teacher at Paths to independence, said the event supports the ... read more »

Elder Care's The Good, The Bad, The BBQ May 10th

Apr 15, 2025

  You are invited to the 27th Annual The Good, The Bad, and The Barbecue charity event benefiting Elder Care on Saturday, May 10, 2025, hosted by Robert Hughes and family at the Hughes Ranch.    Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Elder Care Executive Director Christina ... read more »