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Osage Nation Education Committee, Parents Talk School Closure

Aug 10, 2026

The Osage Nation Education Committee held a meeting on Monday afternoon. The lone agenda item was discussion and public comment regarding the closure of the Osage Nation immersion school last week. This was an announcement Principal Chief Joe Tillman made last week.    During th ... read more »

Bartlesville Man Charged With Aggravated DUI

Aug 10, 2026

A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly driving a car while under the influence of alcohol.   44-year-old David Woodward was charged on Monday with aggravated DUI. Woodward also faces misdemeanor charges of unsafe lane use, obstructing driver's view and trans ... read more »

Bartlesville Man Charged With Endeavoring Violence

Aug 10, 2026

A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly threatening to stab someone with a knife.   37-year-old Zachary Webster was charged on Monday with endeavoring to perform an act of violence.   According to the Bartlesville Police Department, authorities respo ... read more »

TRAFFIC ALERT: ODOT to Complete Work on US 75 Ramp to US 60

Aug 10, 2026

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation will close the northbound U.S. Highway 75 ramp to westbound U.S. Highway 60 in Bartlesville from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday for guardrail repairs. ODOT says those who are travelling northbound on Washington Boulevard (U.S. Highway 75) and need to go wes ... read more »

Washington Co. Commissioners Approve New Mapping Software

Aug 10, 2026

The Washington County Commissioners approved a new agreement Monday with DataScout for several services that will be used across all three districts and the county assessor's office.   District 2 Commissioner Corey Shivel says the tools included with DataScout will be extremely h ... read more »

Skiatook Man Sentenced After Threatening ICE Officers

Aug 10, 2026

A Skiatook man has been sentenced after a federal grand jury found him guilty of posting threatening messages on social media. Logan Murfin was sentenced to 21 months in prison followed by two years of supervised release after making social media posts threatening to shoot, kill and gun down U.S. ... read more »

Osage Co Commissioners Have Standard Monday Meeting

Aug 10, 2026

The Board of Osage County Commissioners convened for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning.   During that meeting, the Board approved the purchase of a Kawasaki lawnmower for the fairgrounds for just over $15,000 and a resolution was signed to advertise f ... read more »

Nowata Co. to Not Intervene in AEP Project

Aug 10, 2026

The Nowata County Commissioners decided to not intervene with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission regarding a transmission line project from American Electric Power (AEP).   During a regular meeting Monday morning, the board was advised by Assistant District Attorney Ashley Kane to r ... read more »

39th Annual Oldies ’n Goodies Car Show in Downtown Dewey September 19, 2026

Aug 10, 2026

Classic cars, community, and giving back will once again take center stage as the Oldies ’n Goodies Car Club hosts the 39th Annual Oldies ’n Goodies Car Show on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in downtown Dewey, Oklahoma. This year’s event theme, “A Detour Worth Taking: Nort ... read more »

City of Bartlesville Special Meeting Regarding New City Manager Position Set for Wednesday at 5:30pm

Aug 10, 2026

Due to the sudden resignation of former Bartlesville City Manager Mike Bailey, Mayor James Curd announced in a social media post that the City of Bartlesville is holding a special City Council meeting, provided there is a quorum, to address the situation.   In his post, Mayor Curd sa ... read more »

Men, Mental Health, and Mexican Food: Dudes & T.A.C.O.S.

Aug 10, 2026

Let's face it: getting middle-aged men to open up about their feelings is often as easy as assembling IKEA furniture without the manual. Enter Dudes & T.A.C.O.S. (Trailblazing Adventure of Connection, Outreach, and Support), a peer-driven initiative meeting at Cooper Mill on the seco ... read more »

Bipartisan Bill Boosts Lebanon's Sovereignty

Aug 10, 2026

A newly introduced bipartisan bill in the U.S. Senate, the Lebanon Sanctions, Stabilization, and Support Act, aims to curb Iranian influence and dismantle Hezbollah's power in Lebanon.The legislation seeks to empower the Lebanese state to reclaim its sovereignty, establish a monopoly on the u ... read more »

Colaw Talks About Candidacy for Bartlesville City Council Ward 1

Aug 10, 2026

Michael Colaw is running for for Bartlesville City Council Ward 1, saying he wants to help keep the community moving in a positive direction. Colaw said he decided to run because he believes Bartlesville is one of the best places in Oklahoma to live, work and raise a family. He also praised t ... read more »

Flock ALPR Camera Vandalized in Bartlesville

Aug 09, 2026

A Bartlesville resident reported discovering a vandalized Flock automated license plate reader camera near the intersection of Rice Creek Road and Silver Lake Road. Kevin Potter, President of Bartlesville Radio, said the damage appears to have occurred sometime Saturday night or early Sunday ... read more »

2025 Osage Nation Audit Released, Congess Responds to Executive Order

Aug 07, 2026

The 2025 Osage Nation audit was presented to Principal Chief Joe Tillman on Thursday. Results showed a clean audit and produced more than $7.2 million in retained revenue. This represents the amount of money that wasn't spent by the end of the 2025 fiscal year and is now available for future ... read more »