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SBA Offering Drought Disaster Loans

Jun 08, 2026

The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans to eligible small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in parts of Oklahoma and Kansas affected by drought conditions that began Feb. 24.   The disaster declaration covers 10 Oklahoma cou ... read more »

Osage County Jail Getting Kitchen Remodel

Jun 08, 2026

At Monday's Osage County Commissioners meeting, Jail Administrator Matt Clark told board members work continues on the kitchen remodel project in the jail. As a result, they would need to use the kitchen in the women's building at the Osage County Fairgrounds.    Clark w ... read more »

Truity Credit Union Announces Drive-Thru ITM Upgrade at Johnstone Location

Jun 08, 2026

Truity Credit Union announces improvements to its downtown Bartlesville drive-thru on Johnstone Ave. with the installation of new Interactive Teller Machines (ITMs), beginning July 7.   The upgrade is designed to improve convenience, reduce wait time, and provide members with expande ... read more »

Early Voting Begins Thursday

Jun 08, 2026

Early voting begins Thursday, June 11, offering residents an opportunity to cast ballots ahead of Election Day.   The Washington County Election Board will provide early voting from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Election Board office, ... read more »

Bartlesville Man Charged With Threatening Violence

Jun 08, 2026

A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly threatening to stab someone.   23-year-old Coltin Brizendine was charged on Monday with endeavoring to perform an act of violence.   According to the Bartlesville Police Department, Brizendine allegedly got int ... read more »

Pawhuska Chamber Director to Retire

Jun 08, 2026

A life-long servant to the City of Pawhuska is retiring. Mike McCartney, who has served as a council member, city manager and most recently as chamber director will be retiring at the end of the month.    McCartney says he been fortunate enough to work for the community since 19 ... read more »

Bartlesville Man Facing Felony Involving Police Officer

Jun 08, 2026

A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly spitting on a police officer.   28-year-old Jacob Cabe was charged on Monday with placing bodily fluid on a government employee as a prisoner and a misdemeanor charge of public intoxication.   According to the ... read more »

Bartlesville School Board Approves Aug. 25 Bond Election Date

Jun 08, 2026

The Bartlesville Board of Education approved a resolution Monday calling for an Aug. 25 bond election.   Two propositions will appear on the ballot, including $38.25 million for facilities and equipment and $2.25 million for transportation.   One of the larger projects i ... read more »

Nowata Co. Commissioners Table AEP Discussion

Jun 08, 2026

The Nowata County Commissioners met for a regular meeting Monday morning at the Nowata County Annex.   The commissioners tabled a form that the board will sign to formally oppose a transmission line project from American Electric Power (AEP). The board reviewed forms that were approv ... read more »

Washington Co. Commissioners Approve Extension of Self-Insurance Agreement

Jun 08, 2026

The Washington County Commissioners voted Monday to continue self-insurance through a pool of other counties across the state.   The Association of County Commissioners of Oklahoma, also known as ACCO, utilize two funds for insurance. District 3 Commissioner Mike Dunlap described the ... read more »

Washington Co. Assessor Steve Campbell Focuses on Efficiency, Technology in Re-Election Bid

Jun 08, 2026

Incumbent Washington County Assessor Steve Campbell is running to retain his seat in the upcoming June 16th primary, emphasizing fiscal responsibility and a push for modernized county mapping. Because there are no Democratic opponents in the race, the June 16th Republican primary will serve a ... read more »

Incoming Bartlesville Police Chief Andrew Ward Outlines Vision for Community Trust and Youth Engagement

Jun 08, 2026

Deputy Police Chief Andrew Ward is set to become the new Bartlesville Police Chief on July 2nd, following the retirement of current Chief Kevin Ickleberry on July 1st. Appearing on KWON RADIO's CITY MATTERS, Assistant City Manager Laura Sanders conducted an informational interview with Ward ... read more »

Lankford Backs Trump Pressure Campaign

Jun 08, 2026

James Lankford made the rounds on Fox News Sunday this weekend, defending President Donald Trump and his ongoing pressure campaign against Iran while also taking aim at Democrats over border security funding. Lankford said Iran is “trying to string us along,” but added Trump has no in ... read more »

Board of Education to Decide on Bond Projects, Reorganization

Jun 05, 2026

The Bartlesville Public Schools Board of Education has called a special meeting for Monday afternoon to discuss a resolution for an Aug. 25 bond election, reorganize board leadership and potentially accept the resignation of a board member.   Following months of study on school distr ... read more »

OKM Music Moves Yacht Rock Orchestrated Concert to an Earlier Time Due to Weather Concerns

Jun 06, 2026

OKM Music has adjusted the schedule and venue setup for Saturday's Yacht Rock Orchestrated concert at Post Oak Lodge due to the threat of evening thunderstorms and wet ground conditions. Based on recommendations from meteorologists and current weather forecasts, organizers announced the c ... read more »