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Osage Co Commissioners to Meet Monday
May 08, 2026
The Board of Osage County Commissioners will convene for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning.
At that meeting, the board will consider signing interlocal agreements with the city of Shidler, Barnsdall, Pawhuska, Wynona, Hominy, Burbank and Avant ... read more »
Severe Weather Possible Friday, Saturday
May 08, 2026
Strong to marginally severe thunderstorms are possible across the listening area Friday evening and Saturday night.
Thunderstorms are expected to develop along and just ahead of an advancing cold front Friday afternoon and into the evening sweeping south and east. The listening area is in a L ... read more »
Bartlesville Bayoufest 2026 to Benefit Crime Stoppers
May 08, 2026
The Cajun Spirit hits Bartlesville with Bayoufest to support our local Crime Stoppers on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Unity Square , 300 SE Adams Blvd, Bartlesville. You'll have a blast at this free-entry event combining "red hot" crawfish with a mission t ... read more »
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 »




