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Washington Co. Commissioners Accept Multiple Bids for New EOC Building

Mar 11, 2024

The Washington County Commissioners held a longer than normal meeting Monday morning, thanks to several bids of interest to construct Phase II of the new Emergency Operations Command Center.   County Clerk Annette Smith opened around 50 bids from various companies for portions of the ... read more »

Pawhuska School Board to Meet Monday

Mar 08, 2024

The Pawhuska School Board will convene at 5 p.m. for a special meeting on Monday and that will be followed by the regularly scheduled meeting at 5:30 p.m.   During the special meeting, board members will receive bids for the $670,000 General Obligation Buildings Bond for the school ... read more »

Richard Kane YMCA Discontinuing City Soccer Field Contract

Mar 08, 2024

The Richard Kane YMCA announced this week that they will discontinue its agreement to oversee the soccer fields at City-owned fields after this soccer season. Human Resources Director with the City of Bartlesville explains what their reasoning was behind the decision.   During Monday ... read more »

CAPITOL CALL Powered by Phillips 66 for 3-8-24

Mar 08, 2024

Budget, pensions, new crime laws and doneky milk highlighted our CAPTIOL CALL Powered by Phillips 66 on KWON on Friday morning.   Rep. Judd Strom said the budget requests has ended and now the work begins sorting out how to best fund the state and its agencies.   Senator ... read more »

Osage Co. Commissioners to Weigh Decisions on Monday

Mar 08, 2024

The Board of Osage County Commissioners will convene for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning.   There will be consideration to approve and sign a contract with Osage County Tourism Director Mary Beth More for another year.   There will also ... read more »

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued until 9 p.m.

Mar 07, 2024

Additional thunderstorm development is expected late Thursday afternoon into tonight, specifically along the Oklahoma-Kansas border.   The Storm Prediction Center in Norman issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 9 p.m. Thursday that includes Osage, Washington and Nowata counties in ... read more »

Washington Co. Commissioners to Meet on Monday

Mar 08, 2024

Washington County Commissioners will meet Monday morning to take care of two action items for the new Emergency Operations Center, under construction on Bison Road in Bartlesville. The meeting will begin with a 9:30 a.m. bid opening for Phase II construction of the EOC Command Center followed ... read more »

Congressman Josh Brecheen Reacts to President Biden’s State of the Union Address

Mar 08, 2024

Congressman Josh Brecheen issued the following statement following President Biden’s State of the Union Address. “Tonight’s State of the Union Address showcased yet again that President Biden remains blind to what many Americans clearly see: his policies are dangerous and de ... read more »

BAHM Hosting Breakfast with Easter Bunny

Mar 07, 2024

The Bartlesville Area History Museum will host its first-ever Breakfast with the Easter Bunny event from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 23. Kids ages 10 years or younger are invited to enjoy time with the Easter Bunny, including a catered breakfast, games and a craft. Families can also enjoy ... read more »

Bartlesville Woman Slaps and Scratches Victim in front of a Minor

Mar 07, 2024

A Bartlesville woman was seen in Washington County Court on Thursday afternoon on the charges of domestic abuse in the presence of a minor, and interference with an emergency phone call. Alexis Paige Allen was arrested in the 5000 block of SE Nowata Rd after the victim called police on Allen. ... read more »

Time to Check Smoke Detectors, Carbon Monoxide Batteries

Mar 07, 2024

Daylight savings time will take place this weekend and as we spring forward, we will gain an extra hour of daylight. With that, Bartlesville Fire Chief reminds everyone that it is a good idea to make sure your fire alarm and smoke detector batteries are in working order. Topping also gave advice ... read more »

Fairfax Holding Oscars Watch Party

Mar 07, 2024

For those of you who were unable to get a ticket for the Oscars watch party at the Osage Casino and Hotel in Pawhuska, the Friends of Fairfax will be holding a viewing of the event as well on Sunday evening.   The nonprofit community group will have a “potluck” gathering ... read more »

Last Day to File for Osage Nation Congress is Nearing

Mar 07, 2024

The filing period is open for those wishing to run for a seat in the Osage Nation Congress. This year, there are six open Congressional seats that will be carrying a four-year term for the ninth Osage Congress. Through Thursday afternoon, 12 candidates have filed to run for the open seats.  ... read more »

Osage County Sets Free Dump Day Date

Mar 07, 2024

The Board of Osage County Commissioners agreed to hold the countywide free dump day on Saturday, April 20th. County barns across all three districts will be open to dump your unwanted items on that Saturday.    Most things will be accepted, but household garbage and hazardous wa ... read more »

Scott George, Osage Tribal Members to Perform at the Oscars

Mar 07, 2024

Scott George, along with Osage Tribal Singers of “Wahzhazhe (A Song for My People)” have been invited to perform at the Academy Awards this Sunday. That song from the film, “Killers of the Flower Moon,” has been nominated for Best Original Song. There are five songs th ... read more »