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UPDATE: Subject in Custody After Hours-Long Standoff
Feb 23, 2024
4:44 p.m. 2-23-2024 UPDATE: We have received a new statement from Bartlesville Police Capt. Daniel Elkins...
"At 11:42 a.m. on February 23, 2024, the Bartlesville Police Department responded to a call reporting a possible domestic abuse situation in the 1200 block of East Driv ... read more »
Bartlesville Receives $2M Grant for Wastewater Plant
Feb 23, 2024
The Bartlesville Municipal Authority received approval for $2 million in funding Tuesday from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to improve the Authority’s wastewater infrastructure.
The planning for construction of upgrades and improvements to the wastewater system will be f ... read more »
Pawhuska Police Investigating Possible Meth-Laced Candy
Feb 23, 2024
The Pawhuska Police Department, Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation are asking for the public's assistance after several pieces of homemade candy tested positive for methamphetamine.
Pawhuska Police say homemade suckers and rock candy were re ... read more »
CAPITOL CALL Powered by Phillips 66
Feb 23, 2024
Our local lawmakers came directly from the Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce Eggs and Issues to be on CAPITOL CALL powered by Phillips 66. The major issue discussed by Rep. Judd Strom, Rep. John B. Kane and Senator Julie Dainels was the Senate vote this week to end the state grocery tax.
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Washington Co. Commissioners to Meet on Monday
Feb 23, 2024
Washington County Commissioners will meet Monday morning to continue discussion on a sewer project at the Emergency Operations Center construction site in east Bartlesville.
According to an agenda, commissioners are expected to revisit an inter-local agreement with the city of Bartlesville fo ... read more »
Shamrock the Ville Set for March 9
Feb 23, 2024
March 9th is the date for the 15th Annual Shamrock the Ville 5k and Fun Run to benefit Catholic Charities Mary Martha Outreach Program.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Misthy Wishall reminded everyone that Shamrock the 'Ville is a St. Patrick's Day celebration in downtow ... read more »
RSU-Bartlesville Building Remains Closed for Electrical Repair
Feb 22, 2024
Officials with Rogers State University say the Bartlesville campus will remain closed for at least the rest of this week following an electrical problem on Monday.
RSU Communication Director Kenny Day provided an update Thursday afternoon on what happened.
Day says b ... read more »
Caney Residents Asked to Decrease Water Use After Lightning Strike
Feb 22, 2024
The city of Caney, Kansas is asking residents to slow down their water usage Thursday.
According to the city, an overnight lightning strike caused damage to equipment at the water plant. The city is asking all water users in Caney to limit their water usage until repairs can be made.
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BHS Fine Arts Performance: Anatomy of Gray
Feb 22, 2024
Described by its author as "a children's story for adults," Anatomy of Gray explores themes of death, loss, love and healing through a unique coming-of-age story set in Indiana in the late 1800s.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Bartlesville High School cast members ... read more »
Uncork Your Support for Young Scholars of Bartlesville
Feb 22, 2024
You are invited to "Uncork Your Support" for Young Scholars of Bartlesville on Sat. March 2, 2024. St John's Father Lynch Hall in Bartlesville.
Appearing on CAR TALK with Brad Doenges, Briana Brzezinshi with Young Scholars of Bartlesville invited everyone t ... read more »
Early Voting Begins Feb. 29 for Presidential Primary
Feb 22, 2024
Early voting begins Thursday, Feb. 29, for voters in Washington County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of voting early at their County Election Board.
Washington County Election Board Secretary Yvonne House says early voting is ... read more »
Senate Passes Bill Eliminating State Grocery Tax
Feb 22, 2024
The Oklahoma Senate voted 42-2 Thursday to eliminate the state’s portion of the grocery tax.
It is estimated that the elimination of the 4.5% state tax on groceries will save Oklahomans more than $400 million a year. House Bill 1955 passed out of the Oklahoma House of Representatives la ... read more »
United Way Exceeds 2023 Fundraising Goal
Feb 21, 2024
Bartlesville Regional United Way exceeds its 2023 fundraising campaign goal of $2.4 million.
BRUW President/CEO Lisa Cary made the big announcement Wednesday evening during a reception at the Johnstone-Sare building in downtown Bartlesville. She says in all, donors provided $2,404, ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged with Kidnapping and Domestic Abuse
Feb 21, 2024
A Bartlesville man was seen in Washington County court this week on two felony charges of domestic abuse assault and battery by strangulation, and a felony charge of kidnapping. William Anthony Collins was picked up on Feb. 20th on an outstanding warrant.
Collins is alleged of the above charg ... read more »
Oklahoma Lt. Gov., Cherokee Chief Discuss Benefits of Cooperation
Feb 21, 2024
Tribal sovereignty and working together with state government highlighted a special meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Bartlesville Wednesday featuring Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell and Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr.
Both leaders say building and sustaining a good r ... read more »