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Nowata County in Extreme Fire Danger Monday

Oct 28, 2024

  Nowata County is still in Burn ban, Emergency Management Coordinator Laurie Summers says that conditions are expected to be the most dangerous on Monday afternoon.   Summers says the extreme fire danger in Nowata County will continue through Tuesday, but that says that the ... read more »

High-Speed Chase Through Bartlesville Ends in Arrest

Oct 26, 2024

A high-speed police chase through Bartlesville Saturday afternoon involving several BPD units ended with an arrest. . Bartlesville Assistant Police Chief Andrew Ward tells Bartlesville Radio, "There was a stolen vehicle that was reported out of another jurisdiction. We had a successf ... read more »

Comedian Jeff Allen’s New Tour Are We There Yet? is Coming to Pawhuska

Oct 27, 2024

Jeff Allen, a comedian known for his clean, relatable humor, is on tour with his new show, Are We There Yet?, a hilarious take on family life, marriage, and grandparenting. With decades of experience and a reputation for laughs per minute, Allen connects with audiences through stories about real- ... read more »

Fundraiser Started for Safari Zoological Park Home Fire

Oct 25, 2024

A fundraiser is being organized for the owners of Safari Zoological Park in Caney who lost their home to a fire.   Late Wednesday night, a fire started from a propane tank on the property and spread to a guest cabin and then home of Tom and Alexis Harvey. Alexis' older sister Dan ... read more »

UPDATE: Lockdown Lifted at Pawhuska Schools

Oct 25, 2024

UPDATE: The lockdown at Pawhuska Public Schools has been lifted. Police have apprehended the subject. The school district reports all students and staff are safe. Superintendent Chris Tanner says a possibly intoxicated man in a Halloween mask prompted the lockdown.   PREVIOUS ST ... read more »

Brandon Wade for CD 2

Oct 25, 2024

Brandon Wade is a Democrat who is challenging Republican incumbent Josh Brecheen in Oklahoma's 2nd Congressional District, recently outlined his campaign priorities on Community Connection. Representing an expansive district, Wade highlighted his focus on economic relief, housing, educat ... read more »

Washington Co. to Consider Extending Burn Ban

Oct 25, 2024

Washington County officials will consider extending the burn ban for another 14 days. According to an agenda for the Washington County Commissioners’ Monday meeting, Emergency Management Director Kary Cox will present a resolution to extend the burn ban, which was initially approved on ... read more »

Red Flag Warning Issued for Thursday

Oct 24, 2024

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the Oklahoma listening area from noon until 7 p.m. Thursday. A Red Flag Warning means that a dangerous combination of weather conditions and dry vegetation is expected, favoring rapid growth and spread of any wildfires. South ... read more »

Bartlesville Art Association’s Inaugural 6x6 Event Features Art and Fun

Oct 25, 2024

On November 9, Bartlesville’s art enthusiasts will come together for the Bartlesville Art Association’s inaugural 6x6 fundraiser, a unique event designed to make art accessible, affordable, and fun. Hosted at the local Cooper and Mill, the event promises an eclectic mix of artwork, re ... read more »

President Biden to Apologize for Indian Boarding School Policy

Oct 24, 2024

By Graham Lee Brewer Associated Press   NORMAN, Okla. — President Joe Biden said he will formally apologize on Friday for the country’s role in forcing Indigenous children into boarding schools, where many were physically, emotionally, and sexually abused and nea ... read more »

Bartlesville Breaks High Temp Record Again

Oct 24, 2024

Bartlesville hit another record high temperature on Thursday. According to the National Weather Service observation station at the airport, the high temperature climbed to 92 degrees at the 3 p.m. hour. The old record high for Oct. 24 was 90 degrees back in 1927.   This is the se ... read more »

Coffeyville KS women accused of shoplifting, vehicle pursuit in Bartlesville

Oct 24, 2024

A pair of Coffeyville, KS women were in Washington County District Court on Thursday on felony charges after allegedly shoplifting at the Bartlesville Walmart and leading police on a chase that nearly ended in an accident. 36-year-old Jessica Barnett and Rachel Inscho of Coffeyville face larc ... read more »

Cherokee Nation at Odds With UKB

Oct 24, 2024

The Cherokee Nation and United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians have been at odds for many years. That dispute has now turned public, as Cherokee Nation Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. says the UKB is a threat to Cherokee sovereignty and public safety as a whole. Here is what he had to tell the News on ... read more »

Turpentine Creek Rescues Another Tiger Cub

Oct 24, 2024

A tiger cub that had been involved in a high profile federal case under the Big Cat Public Safety Act has found a home at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.    The case came to light when the public began seeing a tiger cub in a residential neighborhoo ... read more »

Osage Nation Looking to Reduce Methane Emissions

Oct 24, 2024

In an effort to reduce methane emissions and other impacts that are harmful to the enviornment, the Osage Nation has signed a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management. This is a part of the U.S. Department of Energy's p ... read more »