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City Sales Tax Collection for April
Apr 13, 2026
The city of Bartlesville sales tax collection was up 4.69% for the month. Appearing on KWON Radio's CITY MATTERS program, City Clerk Jason Muninger said it comes out to roughly $87,000.
Muniger said, "We were about a half a percent. We're not seeing rapid g ... read more »
Nowata Co. Commissioners Discuss EMS Response
Apr 13, 2026
The Board of Nowata County Commissioners met for a regularly scheduled meeting at the Nowata County Annex on Monday morning.
The board discussed improvements to the county courthouse, and tabled items regarding a proclamation and permission letter from Nowata emergency services. Th ... read more »
From Dust to Debate: Capitol Takes on Human Composting
Apr 13, 2026
State Senator Casey Murdock is set to present House Bill 3660 before the Senate Business and Insurance Committee on Thursday, while also taking a flamethrower to what he calls an “absurd” misinformation campaign surrounding the measure. Murdock, a Republican from Felt, accused a fresh ... read more »
Operation Clean House is April 18
Apr 13, 2026
Operation Clean House will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 18, offering Washington County residents a safe and responsible way to get rid of hazardous household and automotive materials.
Operateion Clean House has two locactions: Phillips 66 downtown parking lot, just wes ... read more »
Spring Free Leaf and Grass Pickup
Apr 13, 2026
The Bartlesville Spring Free Leaf and Grass pickup is May 4th through 8th on your regular collection day.
City Manager Mike Bailey asks that you make sure that you separate the yard waste from your from your regular trash. No stickers are needed and there is no extra cost.
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Arvest Foundation Supports Young Scholars of Bartlesville
Apr 13, 2026
The Arvest Foundation recently announced a $5,000 grant to Young Scholars of Bartlesville. The funds from the contribution will support Young Scholars of Bartlesville's ongoing programming and student services, in line with its mission to mentor and empower students to earn college degrees.
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Curtis Exhibit Opens at Woolaroc
Apr 13, 2026
Clear your weekend plans, or at least pretend you had some, because Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Preserve is kicking off its latest exhibition, “Catching Shadows on The Plains,” on April 25. Doors open at 10 a.m., and for those who enjoy a good mix of culture and a scenic drive, it&rs ... read more »
Canyon Vibes Hit Bartlesville
Apr 13, 2026
Saturday nights in Bartlesville should include time-traveling to 1960s California. To help with that, the Bartlesville Community Concert Association is bringing “Live from Laurel Canyon: Songs & Stories of American Folk Rock” to the Bartlesville Community Center on April 25 at 7:3 ... read more »
Former Nowata Football Coach Sentenced
Apr 13, 2026
Former Nowata Head Football Coach Chance Juby is sentenced after pleading guilty to engaging in prostitution within 1,000 feet of a school.
Last November, Juby was arrested after walking into a multi-agency human-trafficking sting operation in Catoosa. According to a probable cause affidavit, ... read more »
Local Woman Gains Fans as Space Grandma
Apr 10, 2026
To those of us the Dewey and Bartlesville area, she is known as Cleo Stanberry. However, she is gaining fame as Space Grandma!.
Miss Cleo's grandsons, Barry and Bryan Bohnsack, both work at Lockheed-Martin and they each had a hand in building the Artemis II spaceship that recently circled ... read more »
Firefighters Rescue Pets from Bartlesville Apartment Fire
Apr 12, 2026
Firefighters in Bartlesville responded to an apartment fire in the 100 block of West 18th Street Friday evening, where heavy smoke was reported coming from an upstairs unit. Crews arrived to find the building largely evacuated, with two cats still inside.
According to Bartlesville Professiona ... read more »
Nowata Class Days on KRIG
Apr 11, 2026
Seniors from Nowata High School reflected on their favorite memories, played their favorite music and talked about their fellow seniors on Saturday afternoon during Class Days on 104.9 - KRIG.
Nowata Class Days on KRIG was presented by Totel CSI, Tri County Tech, Nowata Automotive Services, B ... read more »
Historic Fiber Internet Project in Wann
Apr 11, 2026
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A landmark fiber internet project is underway in Wann between Atlas Broadband and the Oklahoma Broadband Office.
Executive Director of the Oklahoma Broadband Office Michael Sanders says the project is life-changing.
The ... read more »
Young Professionals of Bartlesville Holds Annual Gala
Apr 11, 2026
Young Professionals of Bartlesville hosted their third annual Emerging Stars under 40 Blue Gala on Friday night at Tri County Tech Event Center. More than 60 people were nominated for this year’s awards, with 10 specifically recognized and awarded a donation to their favorite charity. ... read more »
Washington Co. Commissioners Meeting Monday
Apr 10, 2026
The Board of Washington County Commissioners have a regularly scheduled meeting Monday morning at the Washington County Administration Building.
The board will review an engagement letter from Turner and Associates for services provided, review three agreements for work on private ... read more »





