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OKC Thunder GM Sam Presti Gives End of Year Presser
Jun 09, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder General Manager Sam Presti gave his end-of-season press conference Monday, following OKC's exit in the western conference finals.
The Thunder finished 64-18 in the regular season and finished at the top of the western conference. They were undefeated in th ... read more »
Jake Bartles Celebration Returns to Dewey
Jun 09, 2026
If you’ve ever thought, “You know what this weekend needs? More talent contests and stories about weird Oklahoma town names,” then congratulations, Dewey has you covered. Entry forms are now available in the lobby of the historic Dewey Hotel Museum for the 2nd Annual Green Count ... read more »
Dudes, Tacos, and Actual Feelings Coming to Cooper Mill
Jun 09, 2026
Apparently tacos are now doing the work therapy bills can’t. “Dudes and T.A.C.O.S.,” short for Trailblazing Adventure of Connection, Outreach, and Support, will meet the second Tuesday of each month from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Cooper Mill beginning June 9 through Sept. 8. The peer-le ... read more »
Open Discussion to Hear Caney Valley, OK School Concerns Set for Tonight
Jun 09, 2026
A meeting to discuss the concerns of the Caney Valley School system will be held on June 9th at the American Legion Post 334 in Ramona at 400 Veterans Blvd @ 6:00 p.m.
According to a Facebook post, note cards will be provided to write down concerns or questions and do not nee ... read more »
Oklahoma Tourism Industry Generates Nearly $12.8 Billion in Visitor Spending and Supports More Than 109,000 Jobs
Jun 09, 2026
Today, the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department announced another year over year increase across Oklahoma’s tourism industry. In 2025 alone, visitors to the state generated nearly $12.8 Billion in Direct Visitor Spending, supporting local economies and jobs in every region of ... read more »
Jadan Terrazas Running for State Senate District 10
Jun 08, 2026
Jadan Terrazas is running for the State Senate seat currently being held by Bill Coleman. A Ponca City native, Terrazas is a 2020 graduate of Oklahoma State University who took a job at Amazon right after graduation where he was managing 60 people at once. He got promoted four times and would tra ... read more »
SBA Offering Drought Disaster Loans
Jun 08, 2026
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans to eligible small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in parts of Oklahoma and Kansas affected by drought conditions that began Feb. 24.
The disaster declaration covers 10 Oklahoma cou ... read more »
Osage County Jail Getting Kitchen Remodel
Jun 08, 2026
At Monday's Osage County Commissioners meeting, Jail Administrator Matt Clark told board members work continues on the kitchen remodel project in the jail. As a result, they would need to use the kitchen in the women's building at the Osage County Fairgrounds.
Clark w ... read more »
Truity Credit Union Announces Drive-Thru ITM Upgrade at Johnstone Location
Jun 08, 2026
Truity Credit Union announces improvements to its downtown Bartlesville drive-thru on Johnstone Ave. with the installation of new Interactive Teller Machines (ITMs), beginning July 7.
The upgrade is designed to improve convenience, reduce wait time, and provide members with expande ... read more »
Early Voting Begins Thursday
Jun 08, 2026
Early voting begins Thursday, June 11, offering residents an opportunity to cast ballots ahead of Election Day.
The Washington County Election Board will provide early voting from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Election Board office, ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Threatening Violence
Jun 08, 2026
A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly threatening to stab someone.
23-year-old Coltin Brizendine was charged on Monday with endeavoring to perform an act of violence.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, Brizendine allegedly got int ... read more »
Pawhuska Chamber Director to Retire
Jun 08, 2026
A life-long servant to the City of Pawhuska is retiring. Mike McCartney, who has served as a council member, city manager and most recently as chamber director will be retiring at the end of the month.
McCartney says he been fortunate enough to work for the community since 19 ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Facing Felony Involving Police Officer
Jun 08, 2026
A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly spitting on a police officer.
28-year-old Jacob Cabe was charged on Monday with placing bodily fluid on a government employee as a prisoner and a misdemeanor charge of public intoxication.
According to the ... read more »
Bartlesville School Board Approves Aug. 25 Bond Election Date
Jun 08, 2026
The Bartlesville Board of Education approved a resolution Monday calling for an Aug. 25 bond election.
Two propositions will appear on the ballot, including $38.25 million for facilities and equipment and $2.25 million for transportation.
One of the larger projects i ... read more »
Nowata Co. Commissioners Table AEP Discussion
Jun 08, 2026
The Nowata County Commissioners met for a regular meeting Monday morning at the Nowata County Annex.
The commissioners tabled a form that the board will sign to formally oppose a transmission line project from American Electric Power (AEP). The board reviewed forms that were approv ... read more »





