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CAPITOL CALL Powered by Phillps 66 4-24-26
Apr 24, 2026
Workforce Development and the "Certificate of Value" and a state question regarding the state and Medicad expansion with the hot topics on CAPITOL CALL Powered by Phillips 66 with Rep. Judd Strom and Rep. John B. Kane.
Rep. Judd Strom teed up Workforce Development and the ... read more »
Bartlesville Crews Completing Repairs on 4 Tornado Sirens
Apr 24, 2026
Some residents in Bartlesville may hear brief activations of tornado sirens Friday, but Washington County Emergency Management Deputy Director Melissa Mayes says there isn't anything to worry about.
"The city of Bartlesville is conducting some emergency repairs on four out ... read more »
Osage Co Commissioners to Meet Monday
Apr 24, 2026
The Board of Osage County Commissioners will convene for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning.
At that meeting, there will be discussion to approve using the old JC Penney lot in downtown Pawhuska for the first Saturday in Pawhuska event. The boa ... read more »
Severe Weather Threat Continues Saturday, Sunday
Apr 24, 2026
After a stormy Thursday night, more severe weather is expected Saturday and Sunday.
The frontal boundary that moved through Thursday night is expected to lift back northward Saturday afternoon and night, which will aid in increasing thunderstorm chances for northeast Oklahoma and southeast Ka ... read more »
Arvest Million Meals Campaign Hits the Midway Mark
Apr 24, 2026
The Arvest Bank Million Meals campaign is in its 16th year. Millon Meals is dedicated to raising awareness and essential funds for local food banks and pantries such as Mary Martha Outreach in Bartlesville and Loaves and Fishes in Nowata.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Whitney ... read more »
Washington Co. Commissioners to Meet Monday
Apr 24, 2026
The Washington County Commissioners will meet Monday morning for a fairly short agenda of items.
The commissioners are expected to discuss a contract for upgraded taser technology between Axon Enterprises and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. The commissioners are also expected to ... read more »
Several Injured as a Tornado Rips Through Enid
Apr 24, 2026
A powerful tornado in Enid ripped roofs off buildings Thursday night and sent emergency crews rushing to nearby Vance Air Force Base. At least 10 people were injured, and several homes and structures were destroyed.
A volunteer at a local shelter tells FOX News, "A lot of peop ... read more »
Bartlesville's Oliver Pratt Named April ConocoPhillips STEM Student of the Month
Apr 23, 2026
Bartlesville High School senior Oliver Pratt has been named the April ConocoPhillips STEM Student of the Month.
Pratt said his passion lies in computer programming and game development, skills he has developed through coursework at school.
“I love computer clas ... read more »
Barnsdall's Lainey Tarwater Named April Patriot Student of the Month
Apr 23, 2026
Barnsdall High School senior Lainey Tarwater has been named a Patriot Auto Student of the Month for April, powered by Truity Credit Union and Bartlesville Radio.
Tarwater has balanced school activities, athletics and career-focused experiences. A longtime competitor in rodeo, she a ... read more »
Copan's Samuel Thornton Named April Patriot Auto Student of the Month
Apr 23, 2026
Copan High School senior Samuel Thorntonhas been named a Patriot Auto Student of the Month for April, powered by Truity Credit Union and Bartlesville Radio.
Thornton is active in athletics and career and technical programs, having played football and participated in track for three ... read more »
Heather Tate Named BPS Teacher of the Year
Apr 23, 2026
Ranch Heights Elementary teacher Heather Tate is the 2025-2026 Bartlesville Public Schools Teacher of the Year, which was announced at the Bruins of the Year Celebration Thursday evening at Bill Doenges Memorial Stadium.
Tate teaches in the district's Academic Therapeutic Learn ... read more »
Osage Nation Partnering With University of Tulsa
Apr 23, 2026
A resolution has been signed by Osage Nation Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear expanding access to higher education for Osage Nation students at the University of Tulsa.
Thanks to a memorandum of understanding, Osage Nation students who are eligible will get a discount o ... read more »
Dewey Man Charged With DUI Child Endangerment
Apr 23, 2026
A Dewey man is facing felony charges after allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol with a child in the vehicle.
26-year-old Nicholas Kangas was charged on Wednesday with child endangerment while driving under the influence and felony DUI.
According to the Ok ... read more »
Bartlesville Airport Hangar Project Update
Apr 23, 2026
The City of Bartlesville announces that work is progressing on the 20,000 square-foot hangar project at Bartlesville Municipal Airport.
The project, worth $5.4 million, is being funded by $2.38 million from the Oklahoma Aerospace and Aeronautics Commission with the remaining $3.02 million fun ... read more »
Sunset Blvd. Closed Due to Bridge Replacement
Apr 23, 2026
Sunset Blvd. near Butler Creek is closed until July due to a bridge replacement project.
The $2.1 million project includes bridge deck construction and guardrail improvements. The project is being funded by $1.2 million in sales tax funds and $814,369 in general obligation bond funds.
Con ... read more »





