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Art Walk Returns
Apr 01, 2026
Downtown Bartlesville will once again transform into a giant scavenger hunt for paintings, sculptures, and people pretending they totally understand abstract art when “Artful Day in the Ville” returns on Friday, April 17. The Bartlesville Art Association’s popular Art Walk event ... read more »
Shut Down Rolls On and So Much More
Apr 01, 2026
Spring in Oklahoma has apparently skipped straight to “leave your car door handle branded onto your hand” season, with wildfire danger and severe weather now tag-teaming the state like it is some kind of meteorological cage match. Officials are reminding residents to pay attention to ... read more »
Residents Voice Concerns Over Potential Data Center in Pawhuska
Mar 31, 2026
In a standing room only crowd that reached full capacity at the Dave Landrum Community Center, 14 Pawhuska residents spoke out against the possibility of a small scale data center coming to Pawhuska.
There were a number of concerns raised regarding the data center, which is h ... read more »
Texas Pastor Free After Six Months in Jail
Mar 31, 2026
The Texas pastor who pleaded guilty to five felony counts of lewd or indecent acts to a child is free after serving six months in the Osage County Jail.
Robert Morris, the founder of a Texas megachurch, pleaded guilty to abusing the girl beginning in December 1982 until Janua ... read more »
Red Cross Recognizes Jane Phillips Nurses, Emergency Department
Mar 31, 2026
The American Red Cross of Oklahoma on Thursday recognized emergency department nurses and nursing technicians at Ascension St. John Jane Phillips Medical Center as part of its “Red Cross Gives Back” initiative.
The recognition took place during a shift change Thursday and honored ... read more »
Bartlesville Art Association Receives 5K from Arvest Foundation
Mar 31, 2026
The Bartlesville Art Association will receive support in funding thanks to a $3,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation.
The donation will pay for scholarships for area children to attend summer art camp. The BAA has been hosting summer art camp for over 25 years, with children ages 7 ... read more »
Woolaroc Hosting Traders Encampment Next Weekend
Mar 31, 2026
Woolaroc will be hosting the Spring Traders Encampment from Thursday, April 9 through Saturday, April 11. This is a camp hosted by actors who re-create a historic settlement from the 1840s.
This exhibit is open to the public and guests are encouraged to walk through the Prese ... read more »
Songs for Springtime Returns
Mar 31, 2026
Spring cannot officially begin until a choir tells it to, so the Bartlesville Chorale is bringing its “Songs for Springtime” concert to The Center on April 11 at 7 p.m. The performance serves as the grand finale to the group’s 2025-2026 season, giving local residents one more ex ... read more »
Red Dirt Returns to Osage Casino
Mar 31, 2026
Fans of live music will have a reason to head west of downtown next Friday night as Osage Casino Bartlesville welcomes Garrett Brown Band for a free show on April 3 at 9 p.m. Because apparently staying home and arguing with your streaming service about what to watch is not the only option anymore ... read more »
The Center Bartlesville Highlights TINA- The Musical and Upcoming Shows
Mar 31, 2026
TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is tonight, Wednesday, April 31, at 7:30 p.m. at The Center Bartlesville. Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Caitlyn Kraemer, The Center's Managing Director, describes tonight's show as a "jukebox musical." Caitlyn said, "The show is a j ... read more »
Early Voting Begins for Copan School Election
Mar 31, 2026
Early voting begins Thursday, April 2, for voters in Washington County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of voting early at their County Election Board.
Washington County Election Board Secretary Yvonne House, said early voting is ... read more »
State and County Office Filings Start April 1
Mar 31, 2026
The statewide candidate filing period begins at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, April 1, according to Yvonne House, Secretary of the Washington County Election Board.
Filing will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The deadline for filing as a candidate is 5 ... read more »
Osage Nation Buries Time Capsule on Monday
Mar 30, 2026
As the Osage Nation continues to celebrate its month-long sovereignty, a time capsule was placed in the ground at the Million Dollar Elm on the Osage Nation campus in Pawhuska. A dedication and prayer was held before the capsule was sealed in place.
Items put in the capsule i ... read more »
Washington Co. Sheriff Employees to Receive Additional Crisis Assistance
Mar 30, 2026
Washington County Sheriff Scott Owen says his deputies and detention officers often see the worst sides of life and death.
That trauma can impact their own lives, both personally and professionally. Thankfully, the sheriff says there are resources available to law enforcement to as ... read more »
Washington Co. Burn Ban Remains in Effect
Mar 30, 2026
Even with the possibility of rain this week, the burn ban in Washington County remains active.
At Monday's county commissioners meeting, officials discussed the burn ban that was enacted last week. District 1 Commissioner Mitch Antle says weather conditions continue to support ... read more »




