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Pawhuska Board President Resigns, Headed to Talihina

Jul 23, 2025

The Pawhuska School Board President has announced he will be resigning effective immediately. Justin Turney, who is also the Pastor of Pawhuska's First Baptist Church, has taken that same position at Talihina's First Baptist Church. Turney had been a pastor in Pawhuska for more than seven ... read more »

Independence Man Charged With Eluding Police

Jul 23, 2025

An Independence, Kan. man is facing a felony charge after allegedly eluding police. 29-year-old Lance Cheshire was charged on Monday with endangering others while eluding police, driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, transporting an opened container of an intoxicating bevera ... read more »

Copan Schools Looking For Early Childhood Teacher

Jul 23, 2025

Copan Schools is accepting applications for an early childhood teacher for the upcoming school year. Those interested in applying should contact Superintendent Chris Smith and Principal Jerry Werts.   ... read more »

Enrollment Continues for Bartlesville Public Schools

Jul 23, 2025

Enrollment continues for students entering Bartlesville Public Schools for the upcoming academic year.   LaDonna Chancellor, the school district's executive director of teaching and learning, shares some details on how to complete enrollment.   The first day of class ... read more »

Pawhuska Library Holding Fundraising Event Next Week

Jul 23, 2025

Pawhuska’s Public Library will be hosting a fundraising event at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 31st. This will be in an effort to raise funds for the Pawhuska Public Library Foundation. Authors Cindy Helmer and Ashley Turney will show off their new books, there will be a silent auction, as w ... read more »

NWS: Heat Advisory Wednesday Noon to 8pm

Jul 23, 2025

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory Washington OK-Nowata-Craig-Ottawa-Tulsa-Rogers and Mayes counties in our listening area from noon to 8pm on Wednesday. Heat index values are expected to reach 106.   Heat related illnesses are possible especially impacting those ... read more »

Rogers State University to Begin Elementary Education Program

Jul 23, 2025

Rogers State University will launch a Bachelor of Science degree program in elementary education starting in the upcoming fall semester to address a critical shortage of college-prepared elementary school teachers.   The program was approved by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher E ... read more »

Back in Time: A Journey Through the Decades! Come to The Center

Jul 22, 2025

Get ready for a healthy blast from the past when "Back in Time: A Journey Through The Decades" comes to the Center in Bartlesville on August 23, at 7:30 p.m.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Jacob Deck with the show“Back in Time: A Journey Through the Decades!&rdq ... read more »

Street Maintenance Project Completion Pushed Back to September

Jul 22, 2025

A preventative street maintenance project underway on several of Bartlesville's busiest roads is now set to wrap up in September due to unprecedented rainfall in the area over the past few months and other delays.   City Engineer Micah Siemers and City Manager Mike Bailey say bes ... read more »

Osage Nation Offering Back to School Physicals

Jul 22, 2025

The Osage Nation Health System is offering back to school sports physicals, required immunizations and general check-ups at its new location, 316 E. Main Street in Pawhuska. These appointments are available from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30th for new and current Native American p ... read more »

July Employee of the Month Named

Jul 22, 2025

Bartlesville's City Employee Advisory Committee has named Lisa Duncan as the July employee of the month. Duncan is a dispatcher and was nominated by a local citizen Cheryl Tennant who had this to say in her nomination letter:   "She has worked for the City for 10 years and i ... read more »

Dewey Middle School Announces Enrollment Dates

Jul 22, 2025

Dewey Middle School has announced enrollment dates as the school year approaches. Students who did not attend Dewey Schools last year will enroll on July 29. Students are required to bring proof of residence, fill out paperwork and return on Aug. 5 to pick up their class schedule. On Aug. ... read more »

Rogers Co Deputy Charged With DUI While Driving Patrol Car

Jul 22, 2025

A Rogers County Deputy has been arrested, as it is alleged he was driving drunk while in his patrol car on Monday morning. Justin Book is facing charges of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. An arrest report states Book was off duty at the time and ran over a street s ... read more »

Sapulpa Woman Facing Felony Child Support Charge

Jul 22, 2025

A Sapulpa woman is facing a felony charge after allegedly failing to make child support payments. 35-year-old Barbara Deshazer was charged on Monday with omitting to provide for minor child. According to Oklahoma Child Support Services, Deshazer allegedy owed approximately $11,700 from No ... read more »

Bartlesville Man Charged With Domestic Assault

Jul 22, 2025

A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly threatening to kill someone with a knife. 34-year-old Bradley Holden was charged on Monday with domestic assault with a dangerous weapon. According to the Bartlesville Police Department, on July 14, Holden allegedly held a knife ... read more »