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UPDATED: 8-12 Inches of Snow Possible Friday, Saturday
Jan 20, 2026
UPDATE: The National Weather Service has increased the forecasted snow amounts for the listening area to 8-12 inches. An Extreme Cold Watch is also in effect from Saturday through Sunday.
PREVIOUS STORY: The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch ahead of Friday ... read more »
Woman Facing Felony Burglary, Assault Charges
Jan 21, 2026
A woman is facing felony burglary and assault charges following a Monday incident in Dewey.
25-year-old Tahya Rene Ogans has been charged with felony first-degree burglary and felony domestic assault and battery by strangulation. She is also charged with two misdemeanors — ma ... read more »
Incoming Bartlesville Public Schools Supt LaDonna Chancellor on COMMUNITY CONNECTION
Jan 21, 2026
The Bartlesville Public Schools Board of Education recently named BPS Director of Teaching and Learning as the new Superintendent of Schools to replace Charles McCauley in June after he retires.
We asked Chancellor about how she is preparing for her new role. She said, "I have ... read more »
Firehouse Delivery
Jan 21, 2026
You order DoorDash. You get… lights and sirens.
Engines 1 and 11 from Bartlesville Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle crash involving a DoorDash driver. Everyone was checked out and okay, because priorities. Then Engine 11 did the most heroic thing possible: they finished the f ... read more »
Bartlesville Snow Removal Policy
Jan 21, 2026
Before any snow falls this weekend, please look over the City of Bartlesville's Snow and Ice Removal Policy:
"During times of inclement weather, the City follows the guidelines and procedures as outlined in the City of Bartlesville Snow and Ice Removal Policy.
The policy includes ... read more »
Prevent Frozen Pipes
Jan 21, 2026
The icy-cold temperatures can freeze your water pipes and even cause them to burst. We spoke with Eddie Mason with Mason's Plumbing in Bartlesville and said your best bet is to be proactive.
Mason advises checking your home and close off any vents or o ... read more »
Winter Storm Watch Update
Jan 21, 2026
A winter storm watch remains in effect for eastern Oklahoma Friday afternoon through Saturday night. What has changed is the anticipated snow accumulations.
The National Weather Service says heavy snow is likely, possibly beginning as early as Friday and intensifying Friday evening ... read more »
Dewey Council OKs Minor Budget Tweak
Jan 20, 2026
The Dewey City Council made quick work of its agenda Tuesday night, approving a minor budget amendment and little else.
Council members voted to amend the fiscal year 2025–26 budget to reflect $1,887 in State Library Assistance revenue, with a matching increase in expenditures. The vote ... read more »
Pawhuska Fire, EMS Reveal Service Call Numbers Last Year
Jan 20, 2026
The Pawhuska Fire Department and EMS released its report on how busy they were in 2025. In total, the two combined for a total of 1,227 calls for service, numbers up significantly from last year.
Pawhuska's EMS unit had 626 emergency 911 calls. Of that, there were 146 int ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Strangulation
Jan 20, 2026
A Bartlesville man is facing felony a felony charge after allegedly strangling someone.
38-year-old Richard Quintin Feeler was charged on Tuesday with domestic abuse by strangulation.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, on Jan. 19, Feeler and the victim allegedly got into a v ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Grand Larceny
Jan 20, 2026
A Bartlesville man is facing felony charges after allegedly stealing multiple items from a Bartlesville residence.
33-year-old Zachary Kight was charged on Tuesday with second-degree burglary and grand larceny.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, Kight allegedly broke into a ... read more »
PODCAST: Brecheen Highlights Border, Tax, and Health Care Priorities
Jan 20, 2026
U.S. Congressman Josh Brecheen called into Bartlesville Radio this week for his monthly podcast with us. The Congressman talked about border security, tax policy, and health care reform and other legislative actions from the past year and he outlining some priorities moving forward.
Brecheen ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Domestic Abuse
Jan 20, 2026
A Bartlesville man is facing criminal charges after allegedly hitting someone with a bag of dog feces.
21-year-old Dakota Priest was charged on Tuesday with two counts of domestic abuse by assault and battery.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, Priest allegedly hit the victi ... read more »
Pawhuska Power Grid Showing Improvements
Jan 20, 2026
The Pawhuska substation is fully operational. This comes after the town has been forced to go without power for a short time as repairs have been made to the system.
In order to jump one final hurdle, Utility Superintendent Jerry Eubanks says the town will have to endure one ... read more »
Osage Co Court Clerk's Office Making Office Hour Changes
Jan 20, 2026
The Board of Osage County Commissioners held a standard meeting on Tuesday morning. There was one utility permit signed for district one. Additionally, for the second consecutive week, the board opted to table accepting nearly $65,000 in emergency REAP funding for the Frontier Shores Fire Departm ... read more »




