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Osage Co Court Clerk's Office Making Office Hour Changes
Jan 20, 2026
The Board of Osage County Commissioners held a standard meeting on Tuesday morning. There was one utility permit signed for district one. Additionally, for the second consecutive week, the board opted to table accepting nearly $65,000 in emergency REAP funding for the Frontier Shores Fire Departm ... read more »
Absentee Ballot Deadline is Monday
Jan 20, 2026
Washington County Election Board Secretary Yvonne House says voters who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the Feb. 10, elections in Bartlesville and Caney Valley School District should apply now.
Absentee ballots are available to all registered voters, provided they are elig ... read more »
Robles Promoted to Arvest Wealth Management Regional Trust Manager
Jan 20, 2026
Arvest announces Brandy Robles' promotion to Regional Trust Manager of Arvest Wealth Management – Bartlesville Region.
Robles most recently served as local trust manager of the Bartlesville and Tulsa markets with Arvest Wealth Management. She has served as a trust officer ... read more »
Winter Storm Watch Issued for Friday, Saturday
Jan 20, 2026
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch ahead of Friday's expected arctic air.
The watch is in effect from Friday afternoon through late Saturday night.
The National Weather Service Office in Tulsa says total snow accumulations of 4 or more i ... read more »
PSO Offers Tips Ahead of Potential Winter Storm
Jan 20, 2026
As winter approaches and the risk of storms increases, Public Service Company of Oklahoma urges customers to prepare for cold weather and potential power outages.
PSO officials say crews work year-round to strengthen the electric grid through tree trimming, equipment upgrades and s ... read more »
Nowata Co. Commissioners Give Radio Update
Jan 20, 2026
The Nowata County Commissioners met for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday morning.
The commissioners discussed courthouse improvements, awarded a bid for polypropelene pipe and approved a quote agreement from Cintas for Zoll Plus AEDs. The board approved adding an automated ... read more »
Washington County Commissioners Brief Meeting After MLK Holiday
Jan 20, 2026
The Washington County Board of Commissioners approved all agenda items during a 36-minute meeting Tuesday morning.
Items under Agenda No. 1 passed unanimously. Commissioner Mitch Antle clarified the wording of Item 1B, explaining that county policy limits contracts to one year. The agreement ... read more »
CITY MATTERS: Tim Sherrick Talks Feb 10 Ballot Issues and Flock Cameras
Jan 20, 2026
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Bartlesville City Councilor TIm Sherrick talked about February city elections and a followup on the vulerabilties of the Flock camera system that is being used by the Bartlesville Police Department.
On February 10th, Bartlesville voters go to the ... read more »
Poison’s Anniversary Tour Hits a Sour Note
Jan 20, 2026
Bartlesville rock fans, brace yourselves: Poison’s much-hyped 2026 anniversary tour has officially derailed. According to Page Six, drummer Rikki Rockett claims frontman Bret Michaels demanded a “$6 to every one of our dollars” split. A little math that apparently didn’t a ... read more »
B The Light Mission Seeks Donations Ahead of Predicted Cold Snap
Jan 20, 2026
B The Light Mission posted on social media a "warming shelter wish list" ahead of what is predicted to a brutally cold several days.
As B The Light opens their 3rd warming shelter in the last month, they need your help. B The Light is opening the warming shelter this Frid ... read more »
Chancellor Updates BPS Board on Superintendent Transition
Jan 19, 2026
Incoming Bartlesville Public Schools Superintendent LaDonna Chancellor updated the Board of Education on her transition work during Monday’s board meeting.
Chancellor will take over the reins of the school district following Chuck McCauley's retirement in June.
... read more »
Winter Storm Chances Increase for Friday, Saturday
Jan 19, 2026
Confidence continues to increase in potential winter weather impacts this weekend across parts of the region, with a low to medium chance of moderate winter storm impacts Friday night into Saturday.
News On 6 Chief Meterologist Travis Meyer has the latest.
Stay with ... read more »
Nowata Chamber of Commerce Hosting Advocacy Event
Jan 19, 2026
The Nowata Area Chamber of Commerce will host a State of the State Preview advocacy event on Friday morning.
The event will feature state and tribal representatives speaking on issues that impact both the community and the state.
The event takes place at the No ... read more »
Pawhuska Council Gets Update From Hospital Personnel
Jan 19, 2026
At a recent city council meeting, Pawhuska Hospital Administrator Jason McBride addressed the council saying the first quarter has been a success. McBride said they have had a number of people visiting the clinic, keeping staff members plenty busy.
Director Finance Todd Williams wa ... read more »
Rob Zombie Tour Sparks Eye Rolls
Jan 19, 2026
Rob Zombie just announced his 2026 “Freaks on Parade” tour, hitting 21 North American cities this summer, with Kansas City as stop. The usual metal theatrics are in full swing, pyrotechnics, over-the-top stage antics, and a support lineup that screams “we dare you to blink.&rdqu ... read more »




