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Washington Co. Commissioners to Meet Monday
May 08, 2026
The Washington County Commissioners have a lengthy agenda before them for Monday morning’s meeting, but most of the items are standard monthly reports from county departments.
In addition to the reports, the commissioners are expected to discuss an interlocal agreement between Tulsa Cou ... read more »
Allison O'Connell is the Grand Prize Winner in the Mom Moments Sweepstakes
May 08, 2026
Congratulations to Allison O'Connell of Bartlesville for winning the Grand Prize in our Mom Moments Sweepstakes.
The Grand Prize includes a $50 gift card from Truity Credit Union, dinner for Mom at Sabores Mexican Cuisine, a $50 gift certificate from Lavers Center of Aesthetics ... read more »
Hundreds Attend Opening Ceremony for “The Wall That Heals” in Bartlesville
May 07, 2026
Hundreds gathered Thursday evening at Lee Lake in Bartlesville for the official opening ceremony of “The Wall That Heals,” a 141-panel replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Bartlesville Mayor Jim Curd told attendees the community was fortunate to host the ex ... read more »
Bartians Recognize National Day of Prayer
May 07, 2026
Dozens of Bartlesville residents gathered for the National Day of Prayer Thursday evening at the KLIFE Building, seeking supplication for all walks of life.
Wade Daniel from First Baptist Church led praise and worship before the prayer began. Various ministers and laity directed pr ... read more »
Skiatook Police Looking for Help in Theft Investigation
May 07, 2026
A victim has alerted the Skiatook Police Department that two male suspects, believed to be driving a white truck, has stolen multiple items near the intersection of Highway 75 and State Highway 20.
It is believed that the alleged theft occurred in the early morning hours of Thursday, April 30 ... read more »
Ted Turner Leaves Lasting Legacy on Osage Nation
May 07, 2026
Media mogul Ted Turner passed away at the age of 87 on Wednesday. What some may not know though is that Turner will have a lasting Oklahoma legacy, as he sold 43,000 acres to the Osage Nation in 2016. Turner sold the Bluestem Ranch to the Osage Nation for $74 million.
Turner ... read more »
NCSO Accepting Applications for Two Openings
May 07, 2026
The Nowata County Sheriff's Office (NCSO) is accepting applications for dispatchers and detention officers.
Requirements for each position include light computer skills, the applicant must be 18 years of age or older, have a high school diploma or an equivalent and must be able ... read more »
Cherokee Nation Elder Nutrition Site Expands in Nowata
May 07, 2026
The Cherokee Nation announced its elder nutrition sites in Nowata and Stilwell will be open five days a week.
The sites provide nutritious meals, a place to gather and fellowship for elders. Currently, the Nowata Elder Nutrition Site serves on average over 500 elders per month, the ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Drug Trafficking
May 07, 2026
A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly possessing nearly a pound of methamphetamine.
43-year-old Kyle Fugate was charged on Monday with trafficking illegal drugs.
According to the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics, authorities performed a traffic sto ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Felony DUI
May 07, 2026
A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol.
19-year-old Antniou Gomez was charged on Wednesday with felony DUI and misdemeanor charges of transporting an opened container of an alcoholic beverage, and driving without a valid ... read more »
Mexican National Charged with Kidnapping Following Bartlesville Police Investigation
May 07, 2026
Bartlesville police assisted in an investigation resulting in a Mexican national being charged in federal court with kidnapping a child and witness tampering.
44-year-old Simon Martinez Gonzalez is charged in a second superseding indictment with kidnapping a minor child in December ... read more »
Election Registration Deadline is May 22
May 07, 2026
Friday, May 22, is the deadline to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the June 16 primary election, Washington County Election Board Secretary Yvonne House announced.
House says U.S. citizens who are Oklahoma residents and at least 17½ years old ... read more »
Jenks Man Found Guilty of Breaking Girlfriend's Leg
May 07, 2026
A member of the Osage Nation faces time behind bars after being found guilty by a federal jury for breaking his girlfriend’s shin and ankle during an argument.
Jamon Phetsacksith was sentenced to 33 months in prison followed by one year of supervised released. In January, Phetsacksith w ... read more »
Farm-to-Cafeteria, Because Frozen Nuggets Aren’t Enough
May 07, 2026
Governor Kevin Stitt has signed Senate Bill 985 into law, creating the Oklahoma Local Food for Schools Program, a new initiative championed by Kristen Thompson that aims to connect public schools with Oklahoma farmers, ranchers and food producers. The program directs the Oklahoma Department of Ag ... read more »
Bartlesville Regional United Way Holds Annual Meeting, Awards Ceremony
May 07, 2026
Bartlesville Regional United Way celebrated the previous fundraising year Thursday morning and recognized community organizations and individuals who helped the organization achieve that goal.
In 2025, BRUW raised nearly $2.5 million in donations to assist 13 partner agencies in Washington an ... read more »




